I read a variety of blogs that could be labeled as “social media,” but they typically fall into two categories: 1) Web sites and tools for managing social media; and 2) practitioners talking about strategies and tactics for applying social media.
In the first category, my favorite site is Download Squad, an aggregator of technology and social media blogs. I subscribe to its social software and blogging feeds. In the last two days I’ve read posts on new Twitter client Toro and RSS reader FeedDemon. While I may never use either application, it doesn’t hurt to know they exist.
A second blog that’s very useful is I’m on Linked In — Now What?, which looks at tips for using the social networking site effectively.
In the second category, here are four blogs I really like:
- Online Marketing Blog
- The Brand Box
- The Social Media Marketing Blog
- Micro Persuasion
What social media blogs are on your list?
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Hi Daria! Thanks so much for including me on your list. I really enjoy blogging, and am pleased to help bring something of value to the discussion.
A few social media/marketing blogs I love:
The Viral Garden (www.theviralgarden.com)
Servant of Chaos (www.servantofchaos.com)
The Harte of Marketing (www.theharteofmarketing.com)
CK’s blog (www.ck-blog.com)
Successful Blog (www.successful-blog.com)
Chris Brogan (www.chrisbrogan.com)
Drew’s Marketing Minute (www.drewsmarketingminute.com)
Church of the Customer (www.churchofthecustomer.com)
Truly, there are so many valuable and talented bloggers out there. I’ve got lots of ‘em on my blogroll, too, including the above.
Thanks again, and can’t wait to keep in touch. Enjoying reading you, too!
Hi Amber,
Thanks for the additional selections. Church of the Customer is on my favorites list too, and I should have Chris Brogan’s blog on my RSS feeder. I will check out the others. So much to read, it’s a challenge keeping up.
Best,
Daria