Ah, summer! I love learning throughout the year, but summer is my favorite time to read. And the season I tend to read more. Lazy days, beach trips, hanging out on the sofa to escape the heat… all kinds of reasons to read more in the summer! Last summer, I was in the pre-launch phase of my blog and I travelled quite a bit. I devoured several books on the topics of social media and blogging. I want to share my favorites (that I may re-read) with you, as well as some new recommendations I plan on starting soon!
1. Platform, by Michael Hyatt, is the first book I read when I decided to start my blog. It was the perfect place to begin! He helped me to understand how to make my platform stand out in a crowded marketplace. This book taught me so many of the basics I needed as I contemplated my new venture. I also learned how to find my fans and keep them, as well as how to implement extremely practical steps to build my platform.
2. Likeable Social Media, by Dave Kerpen. I read the orginal last summer, but he has since come out with the revised second edition. I can’t wait to see what else the new version includes! This book is an easy and quick read with lots of excellent examples from the author’s personal experiences. I really began to grasp how to market with social media as I read the pages of the book. I love the subheading. Who doesn’t want to delight their customers, create an irresistible brand and really understand social media? Dave Kerpen teaches just that.
3. Launch, by Jeff Walker. This guy is the pro the pros go to when it’s time to launch anything. His book is a must-have for anyone considering starting a business or taking an existing one to the next level. He leads you step-by-step through how create a successful launch. I haven’t started it yet, but it is next on my list!
4. Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, by Gary Vaynerchuk, is also on my list for the summer. His content comes highly recommended by some of the leading social media experts I follow. One reviewer describes the book like this: “Vaynerchuk is on a mission to strengthen marketers’ right hooks by changing the way they fight to make their consumers happy, and ultimately to compete.” I’m all for that!
5. The Art of Social Media, by Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick, is another book on my list for the summer. I heard Guy speak at Social Media Marketing World 2015, and I can say for sure… this guy is smart and innovative. The book is filled with practical tips, and insights from the former evangelist for Apple who was also one of the pioneers of business blogging and social media marketing. Can’t wait to dive into this one!
Do you have any must-read books for the summer? I’d love to hear what they are!
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I listen to Michael Hyatt’s podcasts and have considered buying his book; now I think I will — thanks for the recommendation! And please let us know what you think of the other ones you read this summer.
I think you’ll LOVE it!
Andrea, this is a great list that can really save someone a lot of time researching the best help book for blogging! Thanks for adding your flair to the #funsummerfinds linkup!
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Thanks for stopping by! I love your Summer Finds inky idea! I just posted one more thing for July 4th!
Great list. I have read The Art of Social Media and really enjoyed it and found it really helpful.
I can’t wait to read it, Sarah! Thanks for visiting me!
Teach us some tips, Andrea when you read those social media books. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
Hey Andrea,
I came over today on the You’ve Gotta Love it Tuesday site, and I’m glad to find your site. I also followed you on Twitter and Pinterest today, and I pinned your photo here: https://www.pinterest.com/melredd/blog-link-parties-and-blog-link-ups/
Thanks for a great article with so many suggestions for books. I’m going to have to lengthen my reading list and add a few of these!
I hope you have a blessed day today~
Melanie
Thank you so much Melanie! So glad you stopped by. 🙂
As a new blogger I am grateful to stumble upon posts like this one, filled with resources that could help me grow as a blogger. I am definitely a plan ahead kind of girl and I know how quickly technology is advancing. Having the latest information is vital. Thanks for helping me stay on my A Game with this list!
Thanks for this list. I subscribe to Michael Hyatt’s emails. He knows what he is talking about. Thanks for sharing this on the #HomeMattersParty and hope you will come back and link up again next week.
These are great suggestions! Can’t wait to check them out!
Thanks so much for sharing at The Living With Style Linky Party! Great reading list!!!
Please join us again this week. Doors open Wednesday 5:30 AM Eastern Time
Lory xo
The Robin’s Nest Designs
These are great tools. I hope you consider linking up with us at Literacy Musing Mondays.
http://www.maryanderingcreatively.com/literacy-musing-mondays-week-25/
I know my readers will love this list. Thanks.
Awesome! Just did. 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
Thank you for sharing at the #summerfamilyfun link-up!
Holly @ While I’m Waiting…
With little ones at home and running a blog and a business on top of my part time work, I need to make sure my reading time counts. I think Launch might fit the bill…will have to go looking for it. Thanks for sharing!