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Are you looking for ways to improve your business marketing? There are a number of websites and blogs out there with quality information. Here are a few that have helped me in the past:

Copyblogger—This is pretty much the number one online resource when it comes to how to write quality website content. Copyblogger covers everything from sound writing practices to how to optimize your web content. It’s really a must read for any business owner looking to venture into the online content world.

SEOmoz—The guys at SEOmoz have dissected the finer details of search engine optimization in order for the greater public to glean a better understanding. Their research is boiled into easy to understand writing and videos that help the average person benefit.

Social Media Today—Do you want to know the best ways to interact with people and develop your business online? SMT covers all aspects of social media, and has a number of insightful articles published on a daily basis.

Chris Brogan—There are a lot of lessons that can be learned from one of the top marketers in the field. Brogan has built an excellent platform as an author, speaker and blogger. Anyone with questions about why social media is important for your business should read this blog.

Seth Godin—Seth Godin has written several books on the outlook of the marketing profession, and what the future is going to look like. Your work is art. There are new ways out there to run a business, and lots of ways to let your creative side show, and Seth Godin shares them on a regular basis.

In Over Your Head—This is the regular blog from Julien Smith, a man who recognized the enormous power that social media can hold from early on. Need proof? His Twitter handle is @Julien, because he had the foresight to grab his first name immediately. His blog posts come on strong, but his message is often insightful.

Six Pixels of Separation—This is the blog of Mitch Joel, another digital media influencer. Joel often writes about the importance of all things web. His blog is an excellent starting point for understanding the significance of a strong web presence in everything that you do.

THERE ARE SO MANY OTHERS.

What are your go to web resources for marketing? Who are your favorite digital influencers?

Matt Brennan is a Chicago-area marketing writer and copy editor. He is also the author of Write Right-Sell Now.