Just search on something like “fashion blogger,” “foodie” or whatever topic you need and you’re on your way. Plug any URL into Topsy and see who tweeted it and which users were most influential (and which have a blog). You can also use Google+ Ripples to examine shares and comments for a specific URL or Google+ post and see how it spread. Fresh Web Explorer is a new tool from SEOmoz that lets you find recent mentions and links, searchable by URL, domain, brand, keyword, etc. But the same general approach applies to any industry. Followerwonk. MORE >>

Place your business card within the book (make sure your blog URL is on the card). Add Your Blog URL to Your Business Card. If you have a catchy URL or tagline (example: Sometimes it is better to be socially creative) it might be a good idea to produce some stickers and hand them out. Jay Baer has an excellent business card that is fashioned as a bottle opener. It is a simple fact that the website is changing. The traditional idea of a website is turning into a changing, content rich environment where visitors can learn and interact with your business or nonprofit. MORE >>

Think twice about using URL shorteners: Engagement is in general 3 times higher for posts that used a full-length URL. Here’s an overlook of which days is more effective to post at in different industries: TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: RETAIL: FASHION: BUSINESS AND FINANCE: FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY: > See the full report from Buddy Media here. Tweet Buddy Media has released a report that reveals when it is most effective for brands to update their Facebook pages thus gaining the most impact on their users. Effectiveness was measured according to comments and likes. MORE >>

They’ve pinned only fashion and clothing bloggers. There is nothing more frustrating (on Pinterest, at least) than clicking on an image to buy it or a to make it and not finding the URL that has more information. Yesterday I was invited to talk Pinterest for PR at the Public Relations Association of Louisiana in New Orleans. When Abbie Fink asked me how it went, I said, “It’s really fun talking Pinterest with 30 PR girls (and three guys).” ” Because, as we all know, I LOVE PINTEREST! So I remind you of the same. now give you those 16 tips. Just do it. MORE >>

The brilliant Joe Pulizzi shares his list of 35 “common and some uncommon&# methods for promoting a blog, from putting your blog URL on your business cards and leveraging Twitter hashtags to showcasing employees and using the blog as your customer FAQ. Erika Napoletano channels fashion authority Tim Gunn to provide style tips for bloggers, such as “SEO is not the new black&# (“you don’t have to optimize every piece of content you create) and “conversation never goes out of style&# (embrace comments). Grow your audience? Blogging Guides, Tips and Techniques. MORE >>