By now all of us internet marketers, seo's and webmasters alike should now about social marketing and the effects on search engine optimization.  If you are still in the dark you need to get out of your basement buddy.

Google + and other social indicators are allowing Google and other search engines to get a strong indication of what is and what isn't relevant to readers. So if your content has a lot of likes and + 1's then its going to do better in search. Setting up the proper social profiles and networking in the right circles will give your website a much needed boost.

Blogging is one of the most popular things to do on the internet these days and it can be a very powerful tool to share your ideas. Blogs allow people to hear what you are saying on the topics that you are passionate about.

When building a blog you are going to want three things from your builder. You want a versatile platform, options and search engine optimization capabilities. 

There are many great blogging platforms and  they are all great for creating a blog. While some have advantages and disadvantages, we are going to explore the top 5 blogging platforms.