Apologies, everyone, for being a bit tardy this week. But, better late than never, we’ve rounded up some of the top stories in the social media world to help you stay up to speed with trends and developments that will enhance your online marketing strategy and experience.

Be on the lookout every Monday for news, tips from pros, reviews, emerging technology, and a whole bundle of thought-provoking articles on this ever-developing, exciting world of social media.

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Should We Be On Twitter? Is Twitter right for you? Well, do you have something to talk about? Josh Klein elaborates on the best use of this potentially very powerful social media tool, and whether or not it will be useful to you.

Small Business News: Selling Integrity. Social media is about building relationships. But there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. Small Business Trends talks about the best ways to establish yourself as a brand that people really “like”.

Do SMBs on the Web Get More Sales? It’s what you want to know. Will using social media actually raise your sales? Small Business Trends brings you an interesting study with some encouraging graphs and discussion.

How To: Use Social Media Lead Generation. “51% of Facebook fans and 67% of Twitter followers said they were more likely to buy the brands they like on Facebook or follow on Twitter” How will you take advantage of this and up the amount of leads you generate?