Recent Kickass Social Media Strategy Articles

Future of Mobile Apps: 4 Predictions

More than 5,500 software developers were asked to look into their crystal balls. Here's what they saw.  Read more

It's Baaack: Myspace Plots Another Relaunch

If at first you don't succeed, redesign, redesign again. This time, it just might work.  Read more

Managing Your Company's Facebook Page Just Got Easier

Based on feedback from business customers, Facebook announced a few new features, including its new Page Manager app.  Read more

Who Is Using Social Media Now?

A new study shows a sharp increase in the number of small firms on social media--and highlights pain points and favorite tools.  Read more

5 Ways to Get More Facebook Likes

You have to be everywhere your customers are, including Facebook. Here are some easy ways to rack up those "likes."  Read more

5 Reasons I Hate Facebook's New Ads

The new format does a disservice to both users and advertisers. Here are the details.  Read more

Who's Winning the 2012 Social Media Election?

Take a look at how the Obama and Romney social media campaigns measured up this summer.  Read more

How to Crowdsource Anything

The next time you need to get something done, you might want to try appealing to the masses for some help.  Read more

Path co-founder Dave Morin: 'Why Are We Doing This?' 

Adoption was slow when Path--now a fast-growing mobile social network--first launched. Here's how it turned around.  Watch video

Top 5 Marketing KPIs for Your Dashboard

Which key performance indicators you use could influence your results. These are my top picks.  Read more

4 Essential Rules for Online Content

If you don't give customers the content they want--the way they want it--you'll soon be out of customers.  Read more

Better Social Media Strategy: Show, Don't Tell

There's a reason Pinterest and Instagram are so popular: People like pictures. Here's how to use them to your advantage.  Read more

Write a Better Blog: 5 Tricks From a Veteran

No, a blog alone won't bring you new business. But it will give you a way to take part in the discussions that matter most to you--and your industry.  Read more

Secrets to a Successful Social Media Strategy

The secret to successful social media marketing is to use what you've already got. Don't think you have anything? Think again.  Read more

An Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg

Inc.com columnist Phil Simon says Facebook could solve a few key problems with one simple solution: Charge users--they'll pay.  Read more

5 Tricks to Drive Traffic to Your Website

Your new site is slick--but what if it's a digital ghost town? Try a few of these tricks to flag down more visitors.  Read more

Write Winning Blog Posts 

Web writing advice from Soraya Darabi, co-founder of Foodspotting, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

3 Cool Web Tools to Deepen Relationships With (Other) Entrepreneurs

Use technology to build stronger, more meaningful (virtual or real-life) relationships with small business owners. Here's three examples I love.  Read more

4 Tips for Using Social Media to Sell

You can use social media to land a sale--but only if you're following these key principles.  Read more

Does Your Content Suck? Here's How to Tell

According to Twitter's co-founders, the Web is awash in bad content. Are you part of the problem?  Read more

A Facebook Ad Campaign That Actually Works

Tough Mudder CEO Will Dean has found Facebook advertising is a cost-effective way to drive people to hardcore obstacle-course events.  Read more

Dos and Don'ts of Facebook Marketing 

Social media advice from Soraya Darabi, co-founder of Foodspotting, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

OtterBox CEO: Why I Don't Use Social Media

Social media has become a powerful tool for all businesses, but a firm belief that 'if you can't do it well, you shouldn't do it at all' is behind my absence...  Read more

5 Reasons People Unfollow You on Twitter

Curb these top five annoying Twitter habits. Your followers will thank you.  Read more

11 Reasons a 23-Year-Old Shouldn't Run Your Social Media

Sure, she understands Instagram. But do you really want a new grad controlling your brand online?  Read more