Back to blogging! And let's start out with my five most recently fave'd websites. Being a Techie-Geek Girl extraordinaire, who as of about six months ago makes her living in Internet Marketing, these all fall into the Tech/Geek/Social Media category:5. Butterscotch.com
Tasty tech, and delicious downloads!
This little site is filled with info and tutorials about all the things you want to do online! I am currently having my mom watch their Facebook for Grownups series of ten quick tutorial videos. It's perfect for noobs, but there's lots of good stuff on the site for those in the know as well.
4. SmashingMagazine.com
A weblog dedicated to web-developers and designers.
Helpful downloads, tantalizing templates, beautiful fonts... it's like a candy store for web designers. I find resources-- often free-- that I'd never find anywhere else.
4. Problogger
Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging
I have to say I really don't read Darren Rowse's site to help me make money, which is not the main goal of my blog. I read it because it's full of information on how to make my blog a better blog. He's bright, to the point, on right on top of all the latest. He's my blogging mentor (even though he doesn't know me!)
2. Mashable
The Social Media Guide
Mashable knows everything there is to know about all the social media sites, and they are there to get that info to you. From Facebook resources and insights, to what's up with Google this week, to the latest in Twitter apps, to what works with new WordPress themes, it's the cutting edge of social media news. An indispensible resource for the Social Media Queen.
1. Twitter!
What are you doing right now?
I've been tweeting the answer to that question since last summer, but just over the last few months Twitter has become increasingly important to me as I've seen the power of what it can do. I use it to communicate-- mostly with colleagues, online acquaintances, and customers-- but more and more lately I use it to get my news. If I hear something's going on, I get on Twitter Search immediately. And almost as immediately, I get the scoop. Often before the news channels have it. The power of the tweeps. I'm loving it.
If you haven't checked out some of these sites yet, take a look, and let me know what you think in the comments here. I'd love to hear your opinions of some of my new favorites. Maybe you'll find a new favorite too!
