Mint Social top 5 social media marketing tools.

1. Blog – We like self-hosted Wordpress.
2. LinkedIn (business account and personal account) – Most people have a linkedIn account but we am always surprised when businesses have not taken the time to create a business profile and RSS in their posts from their blog. LinkedIn profiles are usually in the top 10 in Google when doing a name search (if setup correctly). As for your personal profile, you can RSS in your blog posts, SlideShare documents, Twitter account and much more. LinkedIn profiles will become the first or second place people look for making hiring decisions and buying decisions.
3. Facebook (fan page and maybe ads) – Fan pages are valuable because Google sees them and loves them. You can create a fan base and you can RSS in content from your blog, Twitter and other places. This blog feeds our Facebook fan page and I try to keep my personal profile more personal than business but it ends up being a blend of both. (Mint Social on Facebook)
4. Google Account – If you do not have a Google account, you are missing out Big Time. Get a Gmail account and start using it for all your social media emails. It is a great way to filter your email but it also gives you access to must have Google tools. Want to show up in the maps area in a Google search? Get you business on Google Maps. Google profiles are another way to promote you and your business and auto populate your profile via RSS. It goes without saying that Analytics, Alerts and Webmaster Tools are essential to have GOOG-411, Talk and Voice are fun to have. Insider Tip: Google Maps is where your customers can give your business reviews. The more reviews you have, the more likely you will show up in the top spot in Google.
5. Merchantcircle.com – This is another business profile account that is great for geographically targeted keyword marketing. It is also has a great blog and is another place for your customers to write reviews. Mint Social on Merchant Circle
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