So you’re thinking about jumping into social media. You’ve read a whole slew of blog posts, news stories as well as examples of how social media has helped businesses like yours cut costs and market more effectively. Or are you just jumping in, because everyone’s telling you that social media isn’t for toe-dippers? Okay, this might seem like an obvious question with an even more obvious answer, but have you really asked why you’re about to start using social media? Social Media social media questions MORE >>

There is one thing that will make or break someone’s ability to be successful in social media. And oftentimes, these offenders have no idea they’re guilty of some of the worst turn-offs on the social web. So, who are these social miscreants? Divas are pretty easy to spot in social media circles. Although a little bragging every now and then never hurt, social media shouldn’t be used as megaphone for sharing all of your positive traits. Social media hoarders have a complete mental hang-up with giving away anything of value. MORE >>

Social media is many things to many people. For others, it’s a key player in driving traffic to their blog. Yet there is one area where all the definitions can come together and agree on, and that’s the area of social media myths. So, here are a few social media myths that we can probably all agree are out-of-date thinking at best, and dangerous advice at worst. Social Media is Free. So let’s make it simple – social media is not free. Social Media Levels the Playing Field. MORE >>

Below are 5 must-reads related to 2012 social media predictions that we wouldn’t want you to miss. Social Media Predictions For 2012. Once we accept that “social” does not equal “transactional” we’ll all be a lot more adept at using it in 2012. Three trends and tools to watch in the coming year: 12 B2B Social Media Predictions for 2012. Cohen 2012 is going to be a big year for adoption of social media for B2B companies. Social Media Predictions for 2012. By Jeffrey L. MORE >>

Back in July 2010, I wrote a post called “52 Cool Facts About Social Media” I wanted to have a look at some of the mind-boggling and truly impressive numbers from this space we play in. also wanted to offer a fun fact for every week of the year, for anyone playing social media trivia games. At the time, the Big 5 were (arguably) Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Blogging. So, to bring some of these figures up to date, as well as include some of the newer names on the scene, here’s 52 cool facts about social media, the 2012 edition. MORE >>