Mike Allton

I love to help small businesses and organizations that are interested in using the Internet more effectively. I provide a comprehensive set of consulting services, which include Social Media Management, Blog Coaching and Writing, HootSuite Training, Website Development, SEO and Internet Marketing.

Publications

• The Unofficial Book On HootSuite
• The Ultimate Guide to Writing Epic Content

Available Courses

• Google+ University - http://thesmh.co/GooglePlusU

Suggested Circles

• Social Media News
• Content Marketing Information
• Blogging Tips
• Technology Discussion

Suggested Articles

These are articles that I often recommend and reference:

• How Not to Use Google+
• HootSuite vs. Buffer
• How I Promote New Blog Posts
• How to Set Up HootSuite
• Scheduling Google+ Posts
• The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect LinkedIn Profile

Background

I started my own website design firm in 2007 when I moved to St. Louis. Though I had been designing websites for years, it was always side jobs and part time gigs until I started my own firm. I now provide professional social media management and Internet consulting full time.

I am the editor at The Social Media Hat (http://www.TheSocialMediaHat.com) where I regularly share articles discussing Social Media, SEO, Blogging, Writing, Interne