While a dwindling number of business executives still dismiss Twitter as a waste of time, recent research suggests it is one of the most valuable social networks for business. 71% of business users now say Twitter is a useful tool, up from 59% a year ago. So what are the best ways to use Twitter for business? Jennifer Laycock reports some fascinating statistics and insights from a HubSpot study, revealing factoids such as: the average Twitter user has about 300 followers and follows 170. The Ultimate List: 100+ Twitter Statistics by HubSpot. ** 5 Stars. MORE >>

'Keyword research has long been heralded as a pillar of a proper SEO strategy. In fact, without proper keyword research, inbound marketing efforts can be misguided, budgets misspent, and strategies designed on a poor foundation. While any SEO professional worth their title knows how to conduct keyword research, many marketers tackling SEO still fail to consider a core component of keyword research: user intent. This isn''t just an indication of which keywords are being used; it''s also about how they’re tied to questions or queries in Google. MORE >>

Find the answers to those questions and many more here in almost three dozen of the best social media tips, how-to guides, lists and reports of 2012 so far. Social Media Marketing Tips, Tactics & Techniques. The delightful Heidi Cohen presents seven social media marketing tips in Dr. Seuss style, among them “‘Today you are you, that is truer than true. tips to take social to the next level by iMedia Connection. ” 21 Tips to Balance Social Media Addiction, Tweets, Life and Real Work! Among her tips: “Use time blocks. MORE >>

With that said, here are 22 SEO tips to optimize your online B2B presence: Participate in Social Media - SEOMoz released a study correlating data from over 10,000 keyword rankings and the factors that influence Google to highly rank a website. Plus, B2B companies that blog generate 67% more leads per month than those that don’t according to Hubspot. Claim Your Listing on Business Directories – There are a number of free business directories such as Business.com , Manta , and others. Put your business in the right category. Now that’s quick! It’s true. MORE >>

Social Media Marketing Tips, Tactics and Guides. 30 Tips: The Productivity Guide of Social Media by WebStudio 13. Andrew Ran Wong provides a valuable list of productivity tips for Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, Google and other social networks to help readers get more done in less time. Despite the widespread use of the phrase “social media marketing,&# marketing is not the only business use of social media, as John Jantsch reminds us. tips for connecting with social media content by iMedia Connection. by Kuno Creative. by Cultivating Your Customers. MORE >>