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10 bloggers you should follow today

As a curator, one of my favorite things to do is uncovering pearls from bloggers whose names we rarely see splashed across the front page of major media outlets.

In the last few months, I have found so many of those pearls that I could write a book!

Looking for some new bloggers to follow? Let me introduce you to those whose hard work and dedication deserve a lot more recognition than what they have been getting.

Ian Cleary

Twitter bio: Social Media Tools Guy. Awarded Best Social Media Blog 2013. Writer for Social Media Examiner, BusinessesGrow, Prof Speaker (@IanCleary)

Blog: RazorSocial.com

Why you should follow him: Ian has written some of the most in-depth and insightful articles I have ever read. And he is a really nice guy.

Tom Treanor

Twitter bio: Content marketer, business consultant (@RtMixMktg)

Blog: RightMixMarketing.com

Why you should follow him: Tom stands out from competition thanks to his conciseness. His articles are always short reads but he knows how to deliver the goods!

Nick Kellet

Twitter bio: Co-founder @Listly. Founder @Gifttrap & @AnswerSets (now BOBJ/SAP). I create & curate ideas. Love software & games. Community builder (@NickKellet)

Blog: NickKellet.com

Why you should follow him: Nick is a mesmerizing blogger with thought-provoking insights. His articles are works of art.

Michael Brenner

Twitter bio: Sr. Director of Marketing and Content Strategy @SAP. Managing Editor for @Biz_Innovations. Speaker, Author and Blogger @Forbes and @B2BMKTGInsider. (@BrennerMichael)

Blog: B2BMarketingInsider.com

Why you should follow him: Michael is the basic definition of the smart cookie. His experience shows through everything he writes.

Mandy Edwards

Twitter bio: Social Media Branding & Marketing for the Professional. CEO, ME Marketing Services. Wife. Mom of 2 girls. Author for @collectivess (@memktgservices)

Blog: MEMarketingServices.com

Why you should follow her: I love Mandy’s weekly social media Q&A videos. They are short and to the point. Mandy also does a very good job interacting with people on social networks.

Jerry Silfwer

Twitter bio: Jerry Silfwer | Doktor Spinn | Digital Strategist & Marketing Blogger | @WhisprGroup Social Media Agency COO | @PRofSweden Community Founder (@DoktorSpinn)

Blog: DoktorSpinn.com

Why you should follow him: I discovered Jerry recently, and really like his stance on things. With him, it is always about no-nonsense content.

Annetta Powell

Twitter bio: Professional Success Coach of Internet Marketing #NetworkMarketing and #RealEstate Investing. My goal is to show you how to sky rocket your profits! (@AnnettaPowell)

Blog: AnnettaPowellOnline.com

Why you should follow her: Annetta is a powerhouse. She has insights on everything in Internet marketing. Her series of articles on leadership, in particular, is really educational.

Steve Farnsworth

Twitter bio: A Forbes Top 50 Social Media Influencer and communications strategist who helps tech companies increase targeted lead generation and customer retention (@Steveology)

Blog: SteveFarnsworth.com

Why you should follow him: Unlike many prominent social media influencers, Steve is very down-to-earth. His articles are always packed with great information. And if you like videos, he has you covered.

Lillian Leon

Twitter bio: A copywriter on an epic journey to discover social media and online marketing. Join me on my Roller Coaster Ride. (@OMRookie)

Blog: O nlineMarketingRookie.com

Why you should follow her: Lillian is one of the most approachable bloggers I know. When I read her articles, I feel as though she was speaking directly to me.

Jim Dougherty

Twitter bio: Writer about social media and tech at Leaders West (@jimdougherty)

Blog: LeadersWest.com

Why you should follow him: Jim is the go-to source for great analyses on social media studies. And he makes it a point to answer every comment.

Who are your favorite bloggers and why?

This article by Cendrine Marrouat is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

About The Author

Cendrine Marrouat is a journalist, blogger, content curator, author, and workshop facilitator located in Canada. She is the founder of two social media blogs: Social Media Slant and Creative Ramblings. On March 6, 2012, she released The Little Big eBook on Blogging: 40 Traffic Generation Tips, a comprehensive resource that provides bloggers of all levels with essential information and precise guidance to attract quality traffic to their blogs. She is currently working on an eBook on social media strategies that should be released before the end of 2013.

http://www.razorsocial.com Ian Cleary

Hi Cendrine,

Thank you so much for including me on this list. This has made my day. You know I really like your content also and I really look forward to meeting you some day!

All the best,
Ian
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  You are very welcome! The list was long overdue.
  
  We should definitely meet someday. :-)
http://www.onlinemarketingrookie.com Lillian Leon

Wow, I feel so privileged to be on your list! And I’ve also found some new bloggers to follow too!

Thanks so much Cendrine. You’re a gem! :)
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  My pleasure, Lillian!
http://www.memarketingservices.com Mandy Edwards

Cendrine-

Thank you so much for including me on this list! I am quite honored!

Mandy
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  You are welcome, Mandy!
http://www.rightmixmarketing.com/. Tom Treanor

Cendrine,

You are a great connector and thanks for highlighting the people that you respect and learn from. I’m honored to be included in the list!!
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  My pleasure, Tom!
http://doktorspinn.com Jerry Silfwer (Doktor Spinn)

Wohoo! Thank you for this awesome mention! Very happy to be included in this crowd. Happy Friday, all of you!
http://inspiretothrive.com Lisa

Cendrine, I love these type of posts. I’ve only know of Jim and Annetta, 2 great blogs I visit often. I will have to check the others out very soon.
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  You won’t be disappointed! ;-)
http://list.ly Nick Kellet

Thanks so much. I’m honoured.

Don’t think anyone has called me a work of art before:)
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  There is a beginning to everything! ;-)
http://list.ly Nick Kellet

Thanks so much. Honoured. Great company.
http://annettapowellonline.com Annetta Powell

Wow…………. I am so excited to be on this list
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  Happy to know that you are excited about that. ;-)
http://emfastincome.com Enstine Muki

Hi Cendrine,
Thanks for putting up this list. I’m always looking for great minds to follow and learn new things from. I’m checking these guys, from the top of the list;)
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  You are welcome Enstine! I hope you find great folks to follow!
http://yourfantasticbackyard.com.au/ Veronica

I am not at all familiar with these bloggers but I’ll definitely take time to get to know them and maybe even follow their blogs. Thank you very much for every valuable post of yours Cendrine.
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  Thank you for reading!
http://www.securityofpayment.com.au/ Joy

Thank you for sharing us about these must-follow blogging personalities. I’ve never heard anything about any of them before but it’s high time that I get to know these bloggers.
http://cabletiesdirect.com.au/ Calra

Thanks for your suggestions. I’ll be sure to check them out. I am constantly on the lookout for fellow bloggers who I can follow.
http://Emilia@sellusedguns Emilia

It’s very nice of you Cendrine to think of something like this for fellow bloggers. It will be a great encouragement for them — and for us new bloggers too. I will definitely visit their sites and I’m sure I am going to learn a lot. Who knows, one day, I might find my name on your list too!
- http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com Cendrine Marrouat
  
  Glad you like the idea! Maybe one day you will be here too. ;-)