Social Performance Measurement For Agencies
Sahail Ashraf posted on 6 August 2015
Ever wanted to know who the best bloggers were in the social media space? Those with the best ideas and insights for small businesses?
Well, want no more, as we present the definitive list of the 21 best blogs and newsletters about social media.
Social media is a vast and wonderful thing, but when it comes to keeping up with the latest news and insights it can prove to be very challenging unless you know what you’re doing.
We know what we’re doing, and here we present a list of
This blog is different to many of those that are currently available in the social space. It is truly personal and intelligent, with no real commercial agenda noticeable. Clear and insightful, it is a pleasure to read.
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This guy knows how to write first of all. And his insights on Facebook alone are worth a visit.
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Jay Baer has long been respected as being one of the key voices on social media. He is worth listening to, and this blog has plenty of top quality information to help you maximize your social media presence.
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This is a very engaging and sharp (sorry) blog that cuts right to the heart of social. Enough punning, this is a seriously insightful and entertaining place to visit if you need social media inspiration.
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Solid advice here and an expertly designed blog that remains a pleasure to read. Each post is well-crafted and engaging.
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We all know how challenging Instagram can be. Fret not, for Jenn loves Instagram, so if it’s your thing this should be your first port of call. She touches on social in general too, so it is well worth a visit.
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Rebekah keeps you engaged with an attractive blog that isn’t too difficult to navigate. And the advice is simple and clear too. No wonder she is rapidly gaining respect and admiration.
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We have said this time and time again. If you’re selling stuff (as in clothing or other physical products) you’ll be a lot happier on visual social media if you don’t use models.
A truly unique blog, this has well over 2,000 (according to the creator) articles on it. The posts we looked at were more than helpful. You could get lost for hours here, so enjoy.
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This is another long-running blog and it has plenty of great content that you can spend hours sifting through. Genuinely helpful and easy to read, it is a go-to place for social media insights.
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A quiet and unassuming type, Mr Penn continues to send out high quality newsletters that fans of social media cannot get enough of. His work is readable and always helpful, and his blog rocks. His newsletter ‘Almost Timely’ is well worth subscribing to.
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That’s right, Adobe. These guys are huge in the world of PDF and image software, but did you know they also produce a killer blog around the concept of digital marketing? Check it out and you’ll soon find yourself wondering how you did without it. It is a seriously useful blog, well-written and always intelligent. From mastering Twitter to killing it on Pinterest, this blog is truly a must-have for your bookmarks folder.
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Awkward name for a bunch of guys who are kind of awkward. It’s all good though, because their slightly weird take on some aspects of social make for excellent reading. And they have serious chops, with an experienced team that knows exactly how to get the most out of social media. And the best part is that they are totally focused on helping small businesses with their content, something we think is commendable.
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A company that certainly knows its onions with social media and marketing in general, EConsultancy has developed a very strong reputation with their daily newsletter. It really makes for great reading and offers a very business-focused level of insight. Basically, if you want to make progress with social marketing, check it out. You have to register an account to get in on the game, but the volume of information is huge, and you also get some free reports thrown in.
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These guys have serious kudos in the industry and one minute on their blog will show you why. Incredibly prolific, and focused on bringing you high quality social media news and insight, they are one of the biggest social media agencies in the world. But the writing is good as well and you will definitely learn a thing or two.
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John has been around for a very long time and he is a published author as well as an excellent speaker. This blog is where it all began, and he still writes here, with some excellent small business social insights.
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We like this one because it is literally fresh. High quality, up-to-date content on a regular basis from this newsletter, and it is incredibly easy to digest. Read one edition and you’ll be screaming for more.
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As old as the hills, but still very much rocking it in the social media landscape, MarketingProfs provides insight and plenty of engaging content. Their Social Skim spot is required reading for anyone who needs to stay on top of their social game.
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Ann Handley is seriously intelligent and she has been involved with more than one major marketing blog giant over the last few years. This is her own show and she’s running it well. This is keynote stuff and is almost like being at a major content marketing summit (she has that much social media weight). Take a pew here and learn how someone who is at the very top of her game (and has been for years) approaches social media, and marketing in general.
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A true legend in marketing who has turned his hand to mastering social media recently, Brian is a little out of the ordinary. But behind that slightly quirky exterior lies a truly phenomenal brain. He knows marketing and branding inside out, and when he gets going in social media, he is hard to beat for insight and truly thought-provoking content. Read the post linked to below and consider yourself schooled.
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Part forum, part blog, and part newsletter, this incredibly useful online destination gives you tons of information on social media marketing and content. The newsletters alone are worth the visit, but you can also get lost for hours in the simply unbeatable common sense on display here. Still relatively unknown but a real gem – it’s worth visiting for some instant small business social media advice.
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Come here for what is quite possibly one of the most comprehensive social media news roundup spots on the Web. If it’s juicy news you’re after, you’ll find it here. It’s also a great-looking site too, and we heartily recommend it to anyone who needs to stay in the loop.
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All the above offer plenty of news and insight into social media. Dip into the list and you’ll find much that is useful and, well, fun. But don’t forget to put into practise some of these insights. All of these guys have put in the hours and they know what works.
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