We at Thinking Outside The Sandbox (TOTS) try very hard to make sure TOTS has all of the information you need for your small business/blog. However, we are not experts at everything (shhh, don’t tell my husband).
Here are some of the people and websites I love to watch/read to keep myself up to date on all of the changes with social media and other relevant issues.
- Mari Smith– Mari Smith is a Facebook expert. I have only used her free content but it is well worth the read. Do not forget to sign up for her newsletter. She has webinars on a regular basis and if you cannot make it live you will get an email replay. She also does Facebook fan page critiques. I have learned so much just by watching her critique someone else’s page.
- Offbeat Empire– Ariel Meadow Stalling is the brains behind the Offbeat Empire which consists of a wedding, home and family. Offbeat Empire focuses on the behind-the-scenes of the Offbeat blogs and other relevant information. Ariel posts about her years of experience in the blogging and marketing industry. TOTS’ strict code of conduct has been inspired by Ariel’s writings on why she does not allow certain subjects to be discussed on her sites.
- Jody Jelas– I watch Jody on YouTube. I am not sure how I stumbled across her page but I am glad I did. Her videos on the tips and tricks on vlogging are a must watch. I particularly like her video on how to make a vlog introduction.
- Sandi Krakowski – Sandi is another social media genius. You should check out her free 30-day how to blog newsletter. Even if you have been blogging for years she has some neat tricks that are very useful. I also subscribe to her A Real Change TV video. If you are not religiously inclined I wouldn’t suggest liking her on Facebook. Many of her status updates are reflective of her religious ideals.
- SITS Girls– The SITS Girls is a great resources from blogs. They collect the best posts from around the interwebz as well as writing their own original articles. You know they are good because our Best FREE Spring and Easter Fonts post was featured on their site ;). They are also a great resource for photography tips.
After compiling this list I realize I am only following women – girl power!
Some other resources I trust and follow but do not read every day are:
Thank you for the tips! I’ll have to check out these blogs and the bloggers behind them.
Thanks for the list! I’ll check these blogs out and sign up for the newsletters. Always lots to learn!
Your blog has a wealth of info for people who want to start their own blog or online website of any kind! So much great info!
thanks for the awesome tips
Thank’s so much for sharing this. I’m sure will help me.
I have not heard of most of these, I have heard of the Sits girls but always forget to check them out. Things get so busy sometimes you miss the good stuff.
Thanks for this! I can’t wait to check out some of these amazing new blogs I never knew about! More bloggers should share their favorites!
I love Mari Smith she has taught me so much, Thanks for sharing the others will have to look in to them
Thanks for this so cool I can’t wait to check out some of these amazing new blogs I never knew about!
I love the SITS girls and the other resources I will check out
Thank you for the very important information you have shared. I will check the people/blogs and continue to learn more about social media.
Thanks for sharing this great information. I am always trying to learn new things and find reliable people to learn from. I will check out your list.
Thank you for sharing this information it is great. I am always looking for better ways to learn from people .
thanks for sharing. would check these blogs.:)
I’ll have to check these all out!
Thank you! I bookmarked this post so I can go back and check those people out!!!
Im going to add all of these to my reader since I have only heard of one of these.
These are great people to follow. Thanks for recommending them!
I am halfway into the food niche, so I generate most of my traffic with Pinterest . I should check some of these out.
Oh! Great list, and a couple are new to me. Thanks for the recommendations. 😀
Thanks for sharing your wonderful sources, I might check some of them.
As a soon-to-be blogger I am really enjoying your blog, including your tips like this. Thanks for all your work!
Thank you so much for this list. I really need to get my butt in gear and get my blog going…sometimes its nice to get advice from people who know what it’s all about 🙂
I will definitely check them out. Thanks for sharing.
Learning from other’s experience makes us all an expert and listening from advices makes you a pro. That’s what I’m trying to embrace in order to have a successful blogging life or business online.
This is a really great list! I recognize a few of the names on here, so the rest must be just as awesome! Can’t wait to check these all out!
great tips!! Thanks!
I am going to bookmark this post. Gotta check some of these out.