There are a number of sites and platforms that serve as social bookmarking tools: Delicious is probably the best known one; StumbleUpon, Reddit and Digg are variations on the concept of the merging of discovery, serendipity and search, with tagging as the common thread that runs through each. This is not to be underestimated, as user experience across the web is changing to accommodate custom content delivery - busy people what only what's relevant to them. pinterest trends social networksYou've probably heard that Pinterest is here and in a big way. Shame on you. MORE >>

Josh Mackey is General Manager at PeekAnalytics , a Social Audience Measurement Platform. More importantly, a family man and sport loving Aussie who loves life). There has been a lot of talk recently about social networking spam – inactive and bogus accounts on social platforms. Instead of admitting that this “social thing” is not as easy as all that, some are pointing fingers at the platforms, saying SPAM! That said, marketers who face pushback on social networking spam issues need to be prepared to respond head on. Mmm bacon! MORE >>

There are many guides for writing LinkedIn content but you ultimately are in charge of your own unique attributes. Each person agreed to be represented in this blog post, and I include links to their profiles if you wish to network with them directly. Summary : Co-founder and partner at Bonsai Interactive, offering smart marketing and social media business solutions, as well as mobile applications and social education. Founder of the 12for12k Challenge, a community-driven social media charity initiative to connect globally and help locally. Keynote Address. MORE >>

The rage in social networks right now is Pinterest , partly because it’s probably the first social network that has a much higher adoption rate by females than males, and partly because it’s an interesting concept: somewhere between visual social bookmarking and scrapbooking. ” (Again, because Pinterest has a very high level of female users, the content that flows by my screen there, most often, is female-focused.) The Next Social Networks. Growing a Channel Might Be a Team Sport. Gentlemint is still cozy. MORE >>

With the debut of new social media sites (like Google+ ), just behind it comes the inevitable lists of leaderboards and connections , as you can quickly find out who the big fish are in the new pond, or if new names are rising to the top. In this frothy world of early adopters and Web tire kickers, it's common to see many of the same familiar names, and often in the same order, from site to site, at least until real-world celebrities from Hollywood and sports show up. Some Quick Tips on Giving "Good Social". 3) Interact With Everyone You Can Great social users interact. MORE >>