Mashable and the American Express OPEN Forum regularly have useful articles on blogging and other industry tips and techniques. Here’s one from today that talks about ways to improve your blog and increase traffic. Enjoy! Read full article here:
5 Winning Post Ideas for Your Small Business Blog.

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This is a question I get asked a lot. Most people are familiar with Facebook as a tool to network and reconnect with old school friends or colleagues. However, most people are still learning the ropes on how to use Facebook as a tool to promote your business. I’ll be sharing more information on this topic over time, but in the meantime, here’s an article by Susan Payton that provides some basic steps to getting started: HOW TO: Set Up a Winning Facebook Fan Page.

Mari Smith, a social media guru, wrote a great post on how to succeed in social media and social networking. Check it out at: Social Media Success – 15 Hot Tips From The Pied Piper! | MariSmith.com.

Each week, Mashable publishes a list of conferences and events. This list is a great way to keep up-to-date on conferences and events where you can learn from top experts on the latest trends. See the list here: Mashable’s Weekly Social Media Conference & Event Guide.

As a business blogger myself, I found this article a great guide for ways to improve my blog and mistakes to avoid. If you’re a business owner, and you’re not yet blogging then 1) Read this short article on some mistakes to avoid before getting started and 2) Start blogging today. Read the full article here: Top 5 Business Blogging Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.