Look online they said! ......... Pretty much what everyone was telling me when I was looking for advice as a new business owner. It's hard to locate the best social media resources, thankfully for you, as I educated myself and learned I made lists. Today I'll be sharing with you ten favorite online social media resources.
1. http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com
This is the ultimate digital marketing hub, on their website, you can find reports, world-class content, leading industry reports and of course you can always count on finding the latest trends.
2. www.debbieroy.com
What type of entrepreneur would I be if I didn't send you to my website? I live and breathe social media for business, a passion that I discovered a few years ago while growing my very own eCommerce. On my blog, you can find fantastic tips on social media growth, tips on using your content as currency and more.
3. http://academy.hubspot.com/
The Hubspot Academy, offers online certifications that earns them a top spot in my online social media resources list. Although not all topics directly cover social media, as a digital marketer, it is crucial that you have an all around understanding of what an Inbound Marketing Strategy is. Social Media is all about creating a boomerang effect and leaving your audience wanting more.
4. Hootsuite.com
My favorite thing about Hootsuite is that they offer an education program. Maybe you are a business owner; or perhaps you are a social media manager, taking advantage of their free training videos will get you up to speed with the latest trends. By the way, once you have taken all of the video trainings you can take the certification test for a one time fee. The great thing about the Hootsuite certification is that you get listed in their directory afterwards.
5. www.lynda.com
If you are a newbie to social media, this may be a great place to start for your online social media resources. Learn from experts about various tips and tricks as well as take online courses regarding various platforms.
6. AlphaGamma.eu
AlphaGamma is an online business portal for millennials. ANYONE, millennial or not can benefit from the incredible recourses and articles available on this website. You can find great reads on various topics such as entrepreneurship, social media and much much more.
7. Gary Vaynerchuk!
An absolute must read for business, and social media growth is Gary Vaynerchuk's blog! He is one of the best online social media resource available! https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/blog/ His knowledge and DRIVE is beyond anything I've ever come across. Any business should without a doubt follow him and educate themselves!
8. https://www.entrepreneur.com/
A resourceful business hub and learning tool. Industry experts share their knowledge and know-how and often write on the topic of social media!
9. Moz.com
I recommend this website for social media marketers and managers. You'll be up to date with the latest algorithm changes, and this goes without saying that this has to be one of the most important aspects of social media success. They also have SEO guides, link building tips and much more.
10. YOU!
At the end of the day, you are your best online social media resource; it is called research! How do you think every well-known marketer got where they are today? Self-Education, years of know-how, trial and error, and RESEARCH! When in doubt, do not be afraid to use the internet.