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School's out! And who ever said summer reading lists should only be a requirement for schoolchildren? Because marketers should constantly be learning, too, we've put together the following list of must-read, free ebooks for inbound marketers this summer. So get downloading, load up your ereader, and start soaking up some inbound marketing pearls of wisdom as you chillax on the beach this summer.
8 Must-Read, Free Ebooks for Inbound Marketers This Summer
1. 2011 Social Media Marketing Industry Report by Michael Stelzner: This research-based ebook reports on how marketers are using social media to grow and promote their businesses. (Click to Download)
2. Real-Time: How Marketing & PR at Speed Drives Measurable Success by David Meerman Scott: Based on his newest book, David Meerman Scott's ebook discusses how the internet has changed the pace of business, why businesses must act in real-time, and how to be successful. (Click to Download)
3. Mastering Audience Engagement: Reinventing Your Role in a New Media World (Chapter 1: Listen) by Marketwire: Chapter 1 of Marketwire's six-chapter ebook series focuses on how to listen to and draw conclusions from your audience so you can plan effective marketing strategies. (Click to Download Chapter 1)
4. The Beginner's Guide to SEO by SEOmoz: SEOmoz's ebook offers a comprehensive introductino to search engine optimization and how to start optimizing your business' website for search engines. (Click to Download)
5. The Art of Community by Jono Bacon: Aimed at marketers and community managers, Jono's ebook offers guidance about community building, viral marketing, and building a following around products and services. (Click to Download)
6. How to Create Compelling Content That Ranks Well in Search Engines by Brian Clark: Clark's 28-page ebook satisfies the content creator's itch for learning how to write remarkable content that is well-optimized for search engines. (Click to Download)
7. Let's Talk: Social Media for Small Business (Version Two) by John Jantsch: Curious about how to get started with social media marketing? John's ebook will teach you the basics of social media and how to leverage it for your small business. (Click to Download)
8. A Geek's Guide to Promoting Yourself and Your Online Business in 140 Characters or Less With Twitter by Geekpreneur: Twitter still a mystery to you? Geekpreneur's got you covered in this introductory Twitter for business ebook. (Click to Download)
Of course, if this list isn't long enough to keep you satisfied this summer, you can always download a few of HubSpot's free marketing ebooks, too, such as the one below!
What other good marketing ebooks have you read lately?
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