A completely revised and updated version of Hay’s earlier 5-star rated A Survival Guide to Social Media and Web 2.0 Optimization, this new edition, retitled The Social Media Survival Guide, incorporates the latest developments in social media. This no-nonsense guide details the nuts and bolts of the open-source internet by using real-world examples with dozens of screen shots for each subject. The companion CD provides links to resources, and directories of social websites in addition to forms and worksheets designed to map social media strategies. This practical, hands-on introduction to social media tools such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter helps grow brand recognition, improve and expand sales, and increase profits for business owners, professionals, musicians, and artists alike.