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The annual Forbes influencers list is a meaningless exercise with bad methodology. Here is who they missed and why

Most social online influence marketing is done all wrong. But these three case show that there is hope!
How do you create influence on Facebook? This new eBook shows you how!

The badges of social proof are useful shortcuts for people to determine power and success. Is this good business or cheating?Do you have to cheat to be successful on the social web?

Connecting with powerful bloggers is a smart strategy. Here are the six signs to help you identify truly authoritative blog

By {grow} Community Member John G. Olson I heard Guy Kawasaki speak recently about the need to enchant others to bring influence in the digital
How do you become powerful on the Internet — a place that rejects rules, bosses and structure? 35 experts provide their answers.
Are you stuck in a social media rut? Here are five ideas to find new connections and marketing inspiration.

Kred wants to close the gap with Klout by offering social influence tools for smaller businesses
Klout overhauls its business model, but does it answer its critics?
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