Social media mimics real relationships — in many cases. Would you do the following within real face-to-face relationships? Jump on the friendship bandwagon without properly introducing yourself? Consistently talk about yourself and MORE >>

As many of you know, I have an annual tradition of giving back to the community on my birthday, which is why this year is no different. Of course, then, today is my birthday, but it’s a big one. Today, I turn 30. started this “best posts&# idea five years ago and it’s grown huge. 2010 by far was the biggest year yet in the Internet Marketing realm. That’s why this is the biggest post I’ve ever written (with over 11,000 words). In honor of my birthday, I now have 300 posts to share. This list is incredibly long, but I hope it’s not any less valuable. Enjoy! MORE >>

A few weeks ago, I posted about the seven characteristics of highly effective online video. Taking this theme a little further, I decided to branch out into the blogosphere, but using the number seven this time around was a tad too MORE >>

This is a guest post by Kwame Boame. Follow him on Twitter. If you look around the social web a lot like me, you will agree that most social media campaigns suck. Some people think social media is just fun MORE >>

With the breadth and depth of social media services out there, it’s no wonder that we often find ourselves lost in the vast array of services. Further, those who are seasoned may seem at a loss in the apparent “simplicity&# of it all. took the opportunity to contact some of my esteemed friends and colleagues who are experts in their field and asked for their advice on their favorite little known social media secret and social media tools, including their own if they had them. Here’s what they told me: Shannon Paul. still do this with myself much of the time. Jason Falls. MORE >>