Here is a list of social media tools that I’ve compiled in one place for your convenience. Use these tools to grade your various social media outlets, like Twitter and Facebook, manage your social networking, email your subscribers, and improve your following. Each of these tools is either free or low-cost. Enjoy!

• HootSuite – HootSuite is the only social media tool that allows you to schedule updates for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Facebook pages. There’s no download with HootSuite so you can update anywhere. Have multiple people managing your social media efforts? You can set multiple people up as editors on HootSuite.
• TweetDeck – This sleek-looking downloadable Adobe AIR app lets you update Twitter, Facebook, and more, right from your desktop. Interractive messages help you stay active and reactive to your Twitter followers.
• Mail Chimp – Can you say free mailing list? Store up to 500 subscribers and send up to 3000 emails per month absolutely free. That’s right, I said free. And they have affordable pricing plans for those big senders out there.
• SocialOomph – Great way to keep track of your Twitter account. You can automatically follow people who follow you, send them a welcome message, unfollow them if they unfollow you and more!
• Twitalyzer – If you’re looking for a way to find out whether you’re an effective tweeter, this is the tool for you. Twitalyzer gives you a clear overview of what kind of influence your Twitter account has on the Twitterverse.

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