To get a competitive edge in this world it can really help to have a solid educational background. It is no coincidence that the people who are most successful in their fields also have an extraordinary amount of knowledge and insight in their respective areas of expertise. Anyone wishing to become a savvy internet guru should quickly add the following sites to their RSS reader if they haven’t already.
Blogging
Problogger
Without question, Problogger should be the first blog you visit to learn everything about effective blogging. Darren Rowse has been publishing blogging gold for several years now, and has helped countless others succeed with their blogs. A virtual wealth of information can be found here, and no topic related to blogging has been left uncovered. A recent post on 7 questions to ask on your blog to encourage more reader engagement is a good example of the finer techniques that bloggers should learn and incorporate into their own blogs.
Daily Blog Tips
It is always good to balance your intake of knowledge through multiple sources, and Daily Blog Tips is an excellent source for just that. Daniel Scocco covers everything about blogging, from the basics of blogging for beginners all the way to more advanced topics such as design and monetization. Be sure to check out the top 5 blogging misconceptions to get a taste of what you’ll find at this gold mine of blogging information. The longer you dive into this site, the smarter you’ll become.
Copywriting
Copyblogger
Great blogging and great writing go hand in hand, and one of the best places to get a handle on writing brilliant copy is at Copyblogger. A cornucopia of some of the best minds on the internet contribute their time and wisdom to this blog and this has resulted into becoming one of the most visited copywriting blogs on the internet. Everything even remotely related to copy is discussed on this blog, and the amount of information freely given here is overwhelming. With gems like this, this blog is not one you can afford to miss!
Angie’s Copywriting
Angie’s Copywriting is a hidden treasure trove of information on copywriting with a specific angle on the business side of it. Angie Haggstrom is a successful copywriter with a track record of satisfied clients. On her blog (as well as on others) you’ll find her dishing out platters of wisdom that are yours for the taking. Besides her focus on the business side of copywriting, you’ll notice that she doesn’t just offer bite-sized pieces of information, she gives you the whole plate.
Marketing
Jim’s Marketing Blog
Jim Connolly has produced one of the best marketing blogs through the use of clear and structured writing that is chock full of some of the best marketing advice you can find. At his site you can find detailed information on marketing tips that work as well as techniques that don’t. Jim freely offers his expertise on a variety of topics, from how to boost your profits to successful blog marketing and much, much more. You can get a rock solid foundation in marketing by bookmarking and visiting this site.
KnowThis.com
KnowThis.com is a virtual encyclopedia of marketing and marketing concepts. Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the principles of marketing would do well from becoming a frequent visitor to this site. Everything from the pure basics of marketing all the way to more advanced and detailed concepts are thoroughly covered. If you only had the option of visiting one marketing site, then this one would be a worthy candidate and should be high on everybody’s list.
SEO
SEOmozBlog
SEOmozBlog is truly a reference guide for all things related to search engine optimization. Even the most minute details of getting a website to rank higher in Google, Yahoo and the rest can be found within these pages. A variety of authors contribute to the information pool, and there is plenty of input from visitors as well. Check out a recent posting on solving crawl priority & indexation issues to get an idea of what you can expect. This blog can easily turn anyone into a SEO wizard in a short amount of time!
SEO Book
This is probably a favorite SEO site for many people, and Aaron Wall has created quite a following with his ability to dish out valuable tips and advice relating to the search industry. SEO Book also has multiple authors who provide lengthy discourses on how to tame those beastly search engines. This blog alone could provide you with 100% of your USDA daily SEO requirements, as their recent posting on information pollution demonstrates, so this is one blog you can’t forget to include in your RSS reader.
Technology
TechCrunch
TechCrunch is one of the most popular sites on the internet and the frequent originator of breaking news related to the tech industry. When you need to learn more about the latest gadget or what’s happening in Silicon Valley, this site should be your destination. TechCrunch is frequently updated throughout the day and you’ll never be out of the tech loop by being a frequent visitor to this site. You’ll always stay informed with TechCrunch, one of the most shared and tweeted sites online.
Technology Review
One of the titans in the tech field is MIT, and they don’t disappoint with Technology Review. Between the site and their blogs, everything related to science and technology is touched upon. The combination of TechCrunch and Technology Review will provide a person with an overwhelming amount of information and keep their knowledge current in all circles of technology. Their recent posting on ocean mixing provides a good example of what to expect from this site.
Social Media
Mashable
Can you even imagine trying to gather information on social media without including Mashable? Mashable also has numerous contributors to their site and a highly involved base of visitors. If anything is happening in the social web you can be guaranteed that Mashable will be reporting on it. Anything you ever wanted to know about any social or web service can be found here and this site has quickly become the haven for any and all social media experts. Check out a recent posting on Gmail postcards to get a taste of this popular site.
Social Media Today
Social Media Today is another site that will provide you with your daily allotted requirements of social media news, tips and information. No social media diet is complete without digging into the articles here, as their recent posting on 20 questions to start a social media discussion will attest to. Highly readable and easily digestible, Social Media Today should be a target for anyone involved with or related to social media. Try it and I think you’ll agree.
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Hi Rob,
Thanks for mentioning me in such high-quality company. Much appreciated sir.
Jim,
You are most welcome. Thank you for continuing to create one of the best marketing sites out there!
Hey Rob,
Wow…what an honour. My site is easily dwarfed by the others on that list, but I’m thrilled to know you have found it interesting. Thank you so very much for the prestige. It’s greatly appreciated.
Angie
You’re one of the sharpest minds I’ve come across when it comes to copywriting, business and SEO. Including you was a no-brainer!