Use Social Sites Wisely

There is no doubt that social media marketing has taken the lead in online marketing strategies. Social media sites have exploded and continue to grow in number and popularity. If you own an online business, it can be very difficult to know where to begin in this extensive marketing arena.

There are dozens and dozens of social sites and more popping up all the time. I have compiled a list of the ten best social sites with which to get you started. I have chosen these sites by my own professional opinion and by actual popularity.

 1. Facebook

 2. Twitter

 3. LinkedIn

 4. Google+

 5. Pinterest

 6. Ecademy 

7. YouTube

8. StumbleUpon

9. Ryze

10. Blogs

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  Any business or online marketer trying to brand and promote on the Web today cannot ignore social media, particularly the most popular social sites because whatever is being sold or marketed has a targeted audience on the popular social sites. Success in social media marketing on the most popular social sites requires building relationships and not direct selling or promoting. Referrals and sales come from your online "brand" of sharing something of value like information, insight or inspiration. Use the popular social sites but use them appropriately and wisely.