In honor of my favorite day, I added a Weekly Roundup on my blog where I share some awesome posts of stuff I find week to week that I know you can benefit and learn from. Some bloggers you will recognize and some you won’t. Either way, I hope you enjoy each post as much as I did reading them.

Social Media

LinkedIn Marketing Tips You Should Know About, by Virtual Social Media – If you have a LinkedIn profile and want to know what’s the best marketing methods, this post gives a precise description of some easy tips to help build presence without looking pushy. Why Social Media is the Catalyst of Telling The Truth, by Andrea Shillington (via Social Media, Pointedly) – This post really tackles the truth behind why companies need to put more of themselves into engaging with customers to find out what their needs and wants are. How to Shine with a Press Release, by Beverly Mahone – If you ever wondered how to write a press release this post helps keep it simple.  She has a great eBook that got my attention and worth a look: How to Get On the News Without Committing Murder. (No Affiliate Link) Priceless Beverly!

Marketing

A Four Step Marketing Plan to Grow Your Blog, by Greg Digneo – Here is a four step marketing plan with for your next blog post. Greg outlines who, what, why to plan and market your posts to a particular niche, reader or topic. What is the purpose of your blog post? Who is your reader? Who to pitch it too and the mistakes to avoid when promoting your post. 10 Must Do’s to Create a Kick Ass Business on Your Terms: The Down and Dirty from Dinner with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits, by Scott Dinsmore -  Scott delivers a powerful post on how to create your story for your business and create a business all your own. You will find out how to strip away all the distractions in the way of you creating a business that is all you and how to be helpful to others just like you.

New Blogger Tips

How to Become an Engagement Superstar, by Adrienne Smith – This post really helps give great advice and guidance on how to be an engagement superstar in your own right. Adrienne is a great motivator and shows how we can all learn how to create posts and build relationships to make you a superstar too. Guest Blogging Tips from a Pro Blogger, by Brian (Via Hot Blog Tips)- If you ever thought about Guest posting on a blog, this post will remind you of some valuable ideas on how to provide content that will engage their readers and add value. How to Encourage Your RSS Readers to Visit Your Blog, by Noah (via Blog like a Star) – Do you really know how your RSS feed works? This post gives some really great tips on how to tweak you Rss reader to entice more visits from your subscribers and some simple tricks you can use to help along the way. How To Get Motivated, by Marie Forleo – I love this girl and her tips and videos are to die for. She is a marketing genius and if you aren’t reading this woman, you need to book mark her fast. The video will do better justice then my brief blurb about this post. Too Funny, but very inspirational.

Blog Design

5 Essential WordPress Plugins You Should Be Using, by Caleb Wojcib (Via ThinkTraffic.net) – Here is a short list of essential wordpress plugins that everyone should already be using. 7 Things You Need To know about Deciding On Logos, Saving Money and Realizing Your Vision, by Andrea Shillington – If you are struggling with the direction to take building your next logo you need to read this post.  When you create your next logo, give this post a read before diving into your next project.

Facebook

How to Take the Suck out of Facebook Timeline, by Tia Peterson – Do you love or hate Facebook Timeline? Well if you switched over, you are now stuck with it. This post explains the useful functions you can use for your Timeline to get the most out of it. Facebook Groups Gets A New Design – With Cover Image, by Mari Smith – The guru of Facebook outlines new guidelines from Facebook if you have a Groups page. Something you might need to check out.

Entrepreneurship

25 Reasons I Work From Home, by Christian Hollingsworth – Can life get better than this? This post chronicles 25 reasons why anyone should work from home. Christian has the best reasons why he works from home and why you should too. Hiring the Right Candidate for Your Small Business Company, by Ashvini Saxena Kumar – Hiring the right candidate is important to any company, but the methods used in doing so tends to always be in debate.  Do you hire based on skill set or potential? Secret To Meeting Your Goals, by Rachel Lavern – Sometimes the simplest advice is the best advice. Setting goals and sticking to them might be not be as easy as we think. This post by Rachel simply lists in short the easiest way to stay accountable and focused. Being Self Employed: Is Self-Employment Really for me? by Marlee Ward – There are many realities of going into business for yourself. Being your own boss appeals to everyone, but do you have the means and know the realities of being an entrepreneur? This post really outlines some key points to remember before venturing out while looking at the benefits too.

Stuff that Cracks Me Up

Street Signs = Wall Art (In the Ghetto), by Brandon – When you were growing up did you have signs in your room or on your door because you couldn’t afford anything else? This post is super funny and got my vote. Enjoy! Boonies Aren’t for me (Part 1), by Thanks Q – This is an oldie but goodie post by my good friend Q about a trek he ventured on during his college days.  Read this and you will see how funny this man truly is.

Travel

The Good News and Bad News of Hawaii Hotel Rates , by Sheila Beal – Prices are going up as the economy tries to pull itself out of a slump and Hawaii’s prices are rising as a result. If you’re planning travel to Hawaii, this is a good blog to keep updated on pricing and hot spots in Hawaii. 23 Free or Cheap Things To Do in Downtown Seattle, by Debbie Dubrow – Finding cheap and free things to do when you are traveling isn’t easy when you travel with kids. If you live near Seattle this post covers some useful fun things to do on your next visit. She also offers other travel tips and ideas for other types of travel with kids. Traveling While Sick: 7 Tips To Help You Feel Better, by Tawanna –  Have you ever had to board a plane and you were sick as a dog? This post offers some simple tips on how to cope with your next trip should come down with a cold.