http://www.buildyourownbrand.tv No one has really solved this one yet. How do you measure success in your social software presence? Clearly not by the number of followers or fans, they are just an indication and often artificial.

http://www.buildyourownbrand.tv Relationships matter. What is an influencer? Well, start by defining your space. Who is writing? Who is a trend setter? Who are people following? Read them and if you can, meet them. Don't PR them.

http://www.buildyourownbrand.tv Helping others is a great way to build your brand and answering questions on sites like formspring.me or in video to keep your community closer.

http://buildyourownbrand.tv Location services such as Facebook Places, Foursquare or Gowalla are really hot, here is how you can use them.

http://buildyourownbrand.tv You're buying products all the time, just share a video review of the ones you like and don't like, you will be surprised how much traction they can get: my iPhone4 review got tens of thousands of views for example. It can be about your business or of course just a good way to keep in touch with your community.

http://buildyourownbrand.tv You're buying products all the time, just share a video review of the ones you like and don't like, you will be surprised how much traction they can get: my iPhone4 review got tens of thousands of views for example. It can be about your business or of course just a good way to keep in touch with your community.

Don't know what to share? Read a book and share what you have learned is a good way to start, then think the same way to share all day long things that you learn.

Video is human, it is you, it creates a much better connection with your community. Just don't think too much and start posting videos, you will be surprised by the results here are a few tips.

http://www.buildyourownbrand.tv Social networks are the best to build your brand, also much easier to update than a blog, but here is why you still need a blog if you want maximum results

Some people say reading blogs and news from RSS feeds is a thing of the past. I disagree, I still read a lot of sources from Google Reader, here is why.