Do you have to cheat to be successful on the social web?

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?
Ignite innovation? Lower costs? Turn to the crowd source

Crowd source for innovation is a vital new trend but is still not on the radar for most businesses. Here are the latest developments from leading experts
The challenge of creating a blog that sings
How do you hold down a job, pay the bills and create a blog that sings?
Is Facebook a human right or a weapon?

Should child molesters have free access to Facebook? The State of Indiana says “yes.” Is Facebook a human right
The most powerful advice I ever received for my business, and my blog

The most powerful advice I ever received came down to one important sentence from a remarkable teacher.
20 of the world’s most entertaining Twitter bios

These hilarious Twitter bios are sure to make you smile!
The Three Words for 2013

Distilling your focus to three words is a challenging but rewarding exercise. Here’s my crack at it.
Social media sowing the seeds of panic

Recent riots in India were fueled by social media rumors and the government is cracking down. Are social media-fueled panics inevitable? Social media sowing the seeds of panic
Kred tries to one-up Klout by taking influence to the masses

Kred wants to close the gap with Klout by offering social influence tools for smaller businesses
Enhancing your personal social media power
What are the steps you can use to enhance your personal power on the social web?