Start Here

If you’re new to social media for small businesses (or any marketing for small businesses), this is a great place to start. It will be frequently updated with new articles, so I’d encourage you to bookmark this page for fast reference later.

General Social Media Fundamentals

• Is social media right for your small business?
• 10 Commandments of Social Media

Blogging Fundamentals

• 7 Reasons your business needs a blog today

Twitter Fundamentals

• Twitter in Plain English
• 7 Ways to Get Your Twitter On
• Twitter Strategy Made Simple

LinkedIn Fundamentals

• 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn Effectively

Google+ Fundamentals

• What is Google+ (and why do I need it)
• Google+ is a Waste of Time for Small Businesses
• Social Search is Here for Google

General Small Business Marketing Fundamentals

• Create a Useful Email Signature
• Memorable Voicemail Greetings