Weekly Social Media Wrap Up – Articles and Links – July 27, 2012

Weekly Social Media Wrap Up - leaguecomputers.comEach Friday, we list the most popular or helpful articles we’ve seen and shared during the week on our social networks. Articles this week include a comprehensive list of  resources for better online productivity, compelling reasons to join Pinterest, great examples of small businesses using Facebook, some Twitter tools you may not know about and more …

 (1) 5 Twitter Tools to Enhance Your MarketingSeveral of these tools I use all the time (Buffer and Tweriod), but there were a few new ones that look very helpful.

(2) The big list of 100 tools, tips and tricks to work more efficiently online – an excellent resource (but not something you can read through in 5 minutes)! I suggest you save it and try a few tools at a time, in the categories that interest you.

(3) 4 Benefits of Having A Radio Show! – An interesting article about podcasting and a radio show. Great tips to get started.

(4) Small Retailers Open Up Storefronts on Facebook Pagesa terrific article in the New York Times with examples of how small businesses are doing well on Facebook.

 (5) 8 Great Reasons To Hop On Pinterest – “Pinterest is the #3 social media site in the U.S.” <– that may be the best reason! Good info in this article for using Pinterest in your business.

(6) 4 Ways to Improve Your Google+ Engagementwondering how to have more success on Google+? This article offers some helpful tips!

(7) How to Start Conversations That Make Instant ConnectionsGreat tips in this article. “Limit your speaking to 30 seconds or less” is one of several interesting tips here.

(8) Seth Godin’s Blog: Strategy matters more than everI always find wonderful advice in Seth Godin’s posts and this is a good one on strategy in today’s business world.

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About Terry League

Terry helps small business owners with social media strategy, training and account management. With a background in marketing and training, she enjoys combining those two areas to teach business owners how to get the most out of their social media marketing. Connect with Terry on Twitter and Instagram @TerryLeague for more on social media with a mix of positive motivation and inspiration.