What makes an Internet marketing blog great? That was the question I asked myself as I browsed through hundreds of female-owned blogs to compile this list. In the end, I discovered that great blogs all have a few things in common.
First, of course, they provide valuable content. Second, they have a strong voice or point of view, and third, they have something unique that makes them stand out. All of the blogs on this list have those qualities and more.
I am pleased to announce the winners of the first annual
“Top Women’s Marketing Blogs” Awards.
1. Tiffany Dow’s Blog (Overall Winner) – Congratulations!!
Tiffany Dow’s Blog is owned and operated by Tiffany Dow. Tiffany used to be a ghostwriter to the gurus…ya know…those big Internet marketing hot shots. She has turned the tables and is offering her own marketing advice after seeing so many people get taken advantage of from behind the scenes in her ghostwriting job.
Tiffany makes it a point to only offer ethical tips and advice, and I believe is one of few marketers with integrity and honor. Thus, if you are concerned about being taken advantage of or crossing the line between legal and illegal marketing techniques, this is a good site to visit as Tiffany is upright and really cares about helping others.
2. Brass Tack Thinking
Amber Naslund is the VP of Social Strategy at Radian6 and the owner of Brass Tack Thinking. Naslund doesn’t use her blog to simply tell people what to do or how to do it. She actually tells people why they need to implement certain strategies. This type of information is essential if you are going to excel at Internet marketing.
3. She Takes on the World (Best Blog Design)
Business owner Natalie MacNeil started the She Takes on the World blog in 2006 in order to share her experiences and help others find success. Her blog provides marketing strategies for online and offline businesses. Additionally, she provides interviews with people at the top of the business and marketing industry. This is a great place to go if you want inside information in an easy to read format.
4. PR SarahEvans.com (Best Blog for Visual Learners)
Sarah Evans is the owner of the public relations and new media consultancy firm Sevans Strategy, and also publishes the blog PR SarahEvans.com. With stats, info graphics and products, this blog offers several tools that can help Internet marketers thrive. Additionally, Evans stays on top of the latest Internet marketing news, so you always know you’ll get the latest information when you visit the blog.
5. Sugarrae
Rae Hoffman-Dolan is the CEO of Sugarrae SEO Consulting and runs the Sugarrae blog. She uses her blog to provide people with information on Internet and affiliate marketing. She gives people a wide range of tips, and even provides readers with information on how to find the time to work from home. The advice is top notch, and she has a personalized style that allows readers to feel an instant connection.
6. Who is Rachel Jackson.com
Internet Relationship Marketer Rachel Jackson is the owner of the blog Who is Rachel Jackson.com. She uses the blog to teach people about Internet marketing and networking for home based businesses. Her tips are easy to follow and concise, making this a great blog for beginners.
7. Conversation Agent Blog
As the owner of Conversation Agent, LLC, Valeria Maltoni has provided digital brand strategies to Allstate, GE Appliances and more. Now she is using her skills to help others via the Conversation Agent Blog. Visitors can access blogs, articles and podcasts related to marketing. This is a great resource for Internet marketers of all levels.
8. MogulMom
The MogulMom was created by business owner Heather Allard in 2006. Allard and her contributors blog about joint ventures, affiliate marketing, social networking and more. These are not generic tips, but instead, Allard and the other writers find fresh information that can really help Internet marketers. Additionally, the blog features interviews with successful marketers and business people.
9. The Work at Home Wife
The Work at Home Wife was founded by Angie Nelson. Nelson opened a virtual assistant business in 2007, and then opened up her blog to help others who are interested in working from home. The Work at Home Wife provides tips and information on a wide range of topics, including affiliate marketing and traffic statistics. Additionally, Nelson takes readers through her own experiences as a work at home wife.
10. What’s Next? Blog
Senior Creative Technologist B.L. Ochman is the brain behind the What’s Next? Blog. Just as the name suggests, Ochman doesn’t focus on what has been popular in the past. Instead, she stays on top of current trends and helps people use new techniques. From opening your mind to new social networks to using advanced techniques to measure Twitter influence, you’ll be able to find a new path when you read this blog.
11. Market Like a Chick
Market Like a Chick was created by Coree Silvera. Silvera uses her sales and marketing background to provide easy to follow tips and advice for marketers. Whether you want more Twitter followers or you need help creating fresh content, Market Like a Chick has tips for you. Also, don’t let the name scare you off, since Market Like a Chick has information that both men and women can use.
12. Women Entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs is owned and operated by Internet marketing consultant Jenny Kerr. Kerr and her writers provide sound advice for people who are just starting out with an online business. Additionally, she provides motivational posts so readers can stay on track. This is a great blog to visit if you need the facts and want to be inspired in the process.
13. KDPaine’s PR Measurement Blog
Katie Delahaye Paine is the CEO of KDPaine & Partners, which is a research and consulting company. In addition to running her company, she operates KDPaine’s PR Measurement Blog. Paine’s blog teaches readers how to measure public relationships, reputation and brand image. Basically, people can use the tips and techniques to find out if their Internet marketing campaigns are working.
14. SEO Woman
Internet marketer Adrienne Doss owns and operates SEO Woman. This blog provides lots of useful information, and really stands out, thanks in large part to Doss’ personalized approach. Along with her personalized approach, she offers “Freebie Fridays,” where she answers Internet marketing questions from real people. This type of accessibility really makes this blog special.
15. Sista Sense
LaShanda Henry is a work at home mom, entrepreneur, business owner and web coach. Also, she has one of the top blogs in the industry with Sista Sense. Her blog features information from her speaking sessions, along with tips on using social networks and other techniques to drive traffic and sell products.
16. RJ’s Internet Marketing Services Blog
Online business owner Rita Cartwright runs RJ’s Internet Marketing Services Blog. Cartwright, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, started her own online business in 2002. While she was marketing the business, she developed a passion for Internet marketing. Now, she has funneled that passion into her blog, where she gives useful tips and information to readers. Most of the information is in depth, so people can use this blog to learn from the ground up.
17. Debi’Z SEO
Debi Zylbermann is the founder and CEO of Debi’Z SEO. She is a Qualified SEO Professional, and uses her blog to provide helpful tips in an easy to understand format. People of all levels can access the tips and implement them easily, thanks to her simple language and graphics.
18. Market Mommy
Online business owner Dawn Berryman is the founder of the Market Mommy blog. Berryman shares her tips and observations in a conversational and engaging way. Additionally, she reviews products and interviews professionals. While this isn’t as heavy on Internet marketing as some of the other blogs on this list, readers will still have access to lots of tips and information.
19. Katie Freiling
Katie Freiling is an Internet entrepreneur, coach and speaker. Additionally, she runs the Katie Freiling blog. The blog includes marketing and motivational posts, along with videos. If you want to work on personal development while learning Internet marketing, this is a great blog to visit.
20. Connie Bensen
Community Strategist Connie Bensen specializes in social networking and branding and uses her blog to teach her specialty to others. Bensen provides specific tips and techniques that marketers can use. Additionally, she uses her strong understanding of the market to develop and share new strategies. Thus, this is a great blog to go to if you want cutting edge Internet marketing strategies.
21. Startup Princess
Startup Princess was founded by Kelly King Anderson in order to help women entrepreneurs learn and connect. The blog gives advice on starting a new business, and also provides a wealth of Internet marketing tips. If you’re on the fence about starting a new venture, stop by this blog and read the different posts. They’ll help point you in the right direction.
22. Traffic Generation Café
Internet marketer Ana Hoffman owns and operates the Traffic Generation Café. Hoffman covers blogging, SEO, social media, link building, list building and traffic conversion in a conversational way that is easy to follow. Since the information is so easy to follow, the Traffic Generation Café is perfect for Internet marketers of all skill and knowledge levels.
23. The CEO Mamma
Web entrepreneur and small business owner Tamyka Washington is the woman behind The CEO Mamma. Washington specializes in social media marketing, but also covers other topics such as blogging and making money online. Readers can use the blog as a resource as they try to build a presence online.
24. V3 Integrated Marketing Blog
Shelly Kramer is the Founder and Chief Imagination Officer of V3 Integrated Marketing and Kramer & Co. Additionally, she provides the content for the V3 Integrated Marketing Blog. The blog has lots of information, but really shines when it comes to social media. From organizing Twitter lists to building influence on Facebook, Kramer provides real solutions for marketers.
25. Search Marketing Gurus
Liana “Li” Evans is the creator of Search Marketing Gurus. She has a style that’s different from many of the blogs on this list. While most blog posts are short and sweet, Evans provides meaty posts that are chock full of information. If you want to get concepts and details, this is the blog to visit.
I want to thank all of you for suggesting blogs that you believe to be valuable. If you didn’t see your blog listed, it may be because they were not Internet marketing blogs, which is what this category was about, Internet Marketing blogs that are owned by women.
I looked at each and every one and in some cases, tears came to my eyes to see the wonderful difference these women are making in lives……caring about people that are hurting and needy. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Leave a comment to let me know your favorite of the Top 25 Women’s Marketing Blogs and please share on Google+, Facebook and Twitter.
UPDATE:
Some of you have expressed a desire to put the Top 25 Badge on your site, so wanted to give you an easy way to do it. Just copy and paste this HTML where ever you want the blue award badge to appear. It will be “clickable” and link back to this very Top 25 post.
Copy, then Paste (place) in a widget or in the HTML view of your blog:
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November 19, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Great job carol. bless you for all your hard work….
November 19, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Hi Tom,
Thanks – I believe these women should be mentioned and rewarded for their valuable contribution – all of these ladies are helping others!
Thanks for stopping by. – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 2:55 pm
What hard work you must have put into compiling the list for the Top 25 Women’s Marketing Blogs. I will be reviewing the material and reading these sites as they are the top 25 and will give me great ideas and expand my resources for my own ventures.
November 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Thanks, Jess – so glad to help! Yes, please do check out these fantastic sites. Thanks for stopping by. – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Wow! What a great resource! Carol, you’ve really gone above and beyond with this one. Thanks!
November 19, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Hi Ruth – I am so glad you are happy and think it is a valuable resource. Have a blessed weekend. – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Carol, thank you very much for compiling this fountain of wealth for us. This is an invaluable information to keep. One question, though, can we access these women’s websites and receive helpful information or how to go about it? Is this a stupid question, Carol? Thank you for your past, present and (knowing you) future help. We’ll be in touch and have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving with your family!
Maria
November 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Hello Maria,
You’re welcome – I really enjoy helping folks. You would just click on the links provided under each blog banner and browse their site. Make sure to bookmark it in your browser so that you can return again, or just bookmark: http://www.carolamato.com/top-25-womens-marketing-blogs/ if you want to have all of them together. Thanks very much! – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Carol, I am so honored to be included! Thank you. You have chosen some truly fabulous and valuable women here. There are several on your list that I have followed since the very beginning of my online journey and a few new faces to add to my list.
Thanks Again,
Angie
Angie wants you to check out…Open Call for New Affiliates
November 19, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Hi Angie,
You are very welcome! I have been on your list for a long time and look forward to your emails! Thanks to YOU for contributing valuable content on a regular basis and caring about others!
Have a blessed weekend. :)
- Carol
November 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Thanks Carol great work….I don’t know how you do it. I have been blessed knowing you.
November 19, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Thank you, Doris – you are a dear, and I count it a blessing to know you!!
Hope you’re having a good day. :) – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 5:40 pm
How exciting! I thought Tiffany Dow might make the top ten. Great list for referencing as well…great job, Carol!
November 19, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Hi Brenda,
Yes, it is very exciting. Great reference – take your time visiting their blogs – much value!
Have a great weekend. – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Hi Carol: Thanks so much for including What’s Next Blog in this stellar list. I’m truly honored to be in this great company.
Many of the women you list are friends, but you’ve brought many new blogs to my attention, which is great.
Warmly,
B.L.
B.L. Ochman wants you to check out…A new and better way to measure Twitter influence
November 19, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Hi B.L.: You are very welcome – you deserve to be recognized for your contribution! I appreciate what you do on a daily basis to contribute value and help others.
Thanks for stopping by. :) – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Thanks Carol. It’s an honor to be included here amongst so many fine bloggers!
You rock!
Shelly
@shellykramer
Shelly Kramer wants you to check out…How Not To Suck At Customer Service
November 19, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Hi Shelly,
You deserve to be recognized for your consistent giving of valuable content – it is very much appreciated! Love the title of your blog post attached! LOL
Thanks for coming by, Shelly – Have a great weekend.
:) – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Hi Carol,
Congratulations on a very good job of recognizing these wonderful women.
Thank you,
Eduardo
November 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Hi Eduardo,
Thanks so much – they deserve the recognition as they daily help others with valuable content.
Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. I appreciate you! – Carol
November 19, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Hi Carol!
I’m honored to not only be included but be at the top – wow! Thank you so much :)
I’m going to bookmark this and go through and see what other great women I can learn from ;)
Tiff :)
November 19, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Hello Tiffany!
CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve the top spot!!
You are an AWESOME woman in MANY ways, and I appreciate you so much. I appreciate the transparency with which you communicate to your readers! I learn something new every time I read your blog – where I’ve cried, laughed, learned, and had many “a-hah” moments!
Thanks for being willing to be ‘YOU’ and not shy away from being completely real to people on the Internet. After all, we are all real people behind the words that appear on the screen, and you GET that.
You value your readers and protect them with a ferocious tenacity which is unmatched in my opinion! You GO, GIRL!
In Appreciation,
Carol
November 19, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Thank you so much for including Market Mommy on your list! I’m honored! Thanks also for the resource! There are a few blogs on here I haven’t visited, but will definitely be now! Thanks again!
November 19, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Hi Dawn,
You’re very welcome – I appreciate how you continue to provide valuable content and help others! Have a great weekend.
:) – Carol
November 20, 2011 at 1:12 am
Thanks Carol, for sending me good and reliable information. GOD BLESS YOU!
November 20, 2011 at 10:27 am
Hi Luis,
You are welcome as I really enjoy trying to help folks. Have a great weekend. – Carol
November 20, 2011 at 4:06 am
Carol – Great job pointing out top 25 woman blogs. I am a Guy but I plan to visit each of them to soak up content and study there Blog designs. I am a blog beginner and I appreciate seeing what others are able to for the internet community.
CHEERS
Your web site is a real model
November 20, 2011 at 10:28 am
Hello Gene,
Great! I like your attitude and know that you’ll find some great content on these ladies’ blogs.
Have a great weekend. :)
Carol
November 25, 2011 at 8:20 pm
What a great list! I had not heard of most of these blogs and the ones I looked at simply blew me away with the content and quality. I’m bookmarking this list and will work my way through them this weekend.
November 25, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Hi Jessica,
So glad to give you a good resource~!
Have a great weekend. :)
- Carol
November 27, 2011 at 1:14 am
Hi Carol,
I’m honored that you have included RJ’s Internet Marketing Blog on this stellar list. Thank you very much for the recognition of providing valuable information. I’m truly blessed. I pray that I can continue to provide information that will be a blessing to somebody. Once again, thank you and may God bless you.
Rita
Rita Cartwright wants you to check out…How to Crush Your Competition with Excellent Keyword Research
November 27, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Hi Rita!
You deserve to be recognized for your awesome contribution! I love your blog and will continue to be a regular reader!
Thanks for helping others along the way – you are a special person, and I appreciate you!
Have a blessed weekend.
- Carol
December 1, 2011 at 10:38 pm
What an impressive list. I have been following Tiffany Dow for 3-4 years now and she deserves the top spot.
Thank you for introducing me to a whole new crop of blogs.
Chris
Chris Deals wants you to check out…DJK 001 – Who Is Chris Deals – What To Expect From This Podcast – Setting My S.M.A.R.T. Goals
December 1, 2011 at 10:43 pm
Hi Chris!
I’ve been on Tiffany’s list for a little less than a year, and I agree with you! :)
You’re welcome on the introduction……these ladies are phenominal!
Thanks for stopping by. – Carol
December 2, 2011 at 12:29 am
I had only heard of about half of the blogs on this list so thanks for introducing me to some really cool new sites. To me a lot of the time it feels like internet marketing is dominated by men but I think more and more women are starting to get involved and really make a name for themselves in this industry. Plus I think that a lot of women are the strong but silent type who have thier community of followers and don’t need to put on a big show like some well-known “guru” men. :)
Tiffany wants you to check out…If You Think Can’t… A Post on Mindset
December 2, 2011 at 11:33 am
Hi Tiffany,
I agree with you wholeheartedly! So glad folks are enjoying this unique resource!
Thanks for stopping by. – Carol
December 2, 2011 at 7:56 am
So glad to see Tiffany at the top. She is a great role model and someone who has been a wonderful influence in my online life and business. Thank you for putting this list together – I love finding new sources of information.
Edie Dykeman wants you to check out…Strong Warning From Nicole Dean – Check Out Why
December 2, 2011 at 11:39 am
Hi Edie,
It was a fun project for me, and you’re welcome – so glad folks are enjoying this new resource.
I agree, she is a great role model and has helped me a lot in the last year.
Thanks for dropping by to read and comment! :)
Have a great day. – Carol
May 15, 2012 at 7:12 am
Hello Carol!
CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve it and you deserve the top spot!!
great lady I want to follow you. I am some one who have no better knowledge of computer and internet technology please guide me step by step. So I can also make my life balanced and stable.
May 15, 2012 at 8:41 am
Hello Ghulam,
I help all the folks I can. Using the Search feature on the right side here will help you find the blog posts that you are most interested in reading about.
If you had clicked on the award, you would have seen that I GAVE OUT the award, I did NOT receive it. You may find the article interesting….so click on the award to read all about it. :)
Have a Blessed Day!
- Carol
July 31, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Great women indeed! A lot of the ladies in the list have provided really good advice on marketing. Thanks for creating a list like this!
July 31, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Hi Clark!
I agree with you completely! You’re welcome, for sure. :) Thanks for coming by to share your thoughts.
Have a good evening.
- Carol