It can be a bit convoluted, our Twitter feeds, but these feeds are ways to discover new updates, build new relationships, read blog posts, and discover hiring opportunities. As we slowly move into 2017, now is as better of a time as any to go through your followers and see if you’re following the right people.
The following is a list of some of the many influential Twitter accounts that digital marketers should be following in 2017. These are accounts that provide value for digital marketers and businesses, as well as a decent amount of humor.
If I were to include all of the amazing Twitter profiles for the digital marketing world in one blog post it would be a really, really long post. Too long.
So, without further adieu, here’s a short and sweet list of Twitter accounts you’re going to want to be following in 2017.
Digital Marketing Super Stars to Follow on Twitter
Larry Kim
@larrykim
Bio: Founder @WordStream. Top Columnist @Inc Magazine. Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups, Adwords, Facebook advertising.
Expect unicorns, lots of unicorns in his tweets.
Jeff Bullas
Bio: #1 Content Marketing Influencer,Social Media Marketing Strategist & Speaker,Forbes Top 10 Social Media Influencer,#1 Global Business Blog.
Kim Garst
@kimgarst
Bio: I help entrepreneurs get more clients, more money, more freedom and have more fun! Keynote speaker, Forbes Top 10 SM Influencer. Loves God, family & hockey!
Rand Fishkin
@randfish
Bio: Moz founder, author, blogger, husband to @everywhereist, tiny Techstars investor, & feminist. I tweet 30-40X/week about marketing, SEO, technology, & startups.
The founder of Moz is a good person to follow on Twitter. His tweets will make you laugh, some might make you cry, but overall, Rand’s Twitter profile is full of information you need.
Matt Cutts
@mattcutts
Bio: Former head of the webspam team at Google. Currently working with the US Digital Service in DC.
Matt is Google. Follow him along on his newest journey as he works with the US Digital Service.
Will Critchlow
@willcritchlow
Bio: I run Distilled, enjoy cooking, playing basketball and drinking whisky (in nearly any order).
Ann Handley
@MarketingProfs
Bio: Head of Content at MarketingProfs; author of the WSJ bestseller, Everybody Writes. I’m waging a war on mediocrity in content marketing. http://www.annhandley.com
Neil Patel
@neilpatel
Bio: Entrepreneur, investor & influencer. Columnist for Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post & more. Founded @CrazyEgg with @hnshah.
Dharmesh Shan
@dharmesh
Bio: Entrepreneur. Founder/CTO @HubSpot inbound marketing and sales SaaS and startup blogger at http://OnStartups.com .
Lisa Buyer
@lisabuyer
Bio: #SocialPRSecrets Author, Speaker, Prof @UFSMM, @ClickZ writer, I @Canva. Snapchat @lisabuyer-Mantra: If you’re handed it; handle it. #Yoga girl 🙂
Must-See Speakers to Follow on Twitter
Guy Kawasaki
@GuyKawasaki
Bio: Mantra: I empower people. Chief evangelist of @Canva https://www.canva.com/ . Author of thirteen books. Former chief evangelist of Apple.
Aside from Mac n Cheese variations and how to survive a plane crash, Guy tweets the types of tips business owners and marketers need to hear.
Shelly Kramer
@ShellyKramer
Bio: Founder + #CEO @V3Broadsuite + @Broadsuite, Partner @XVALabs Digital Transformation expert, #CMO #CIO, speaker on #BigData #Mobile #Cloud#Content #Social
Kristopher B. Jones
@krisjonescom
Bio: Internet Marketing Veteran, Best-Selling Author, SEO, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, FrenchGirls Cofounder, Public Speaker, Husband, Father, Tesla owner.
Jay Baer
@jaybaer
Bio: The most re-tweeted person in the world among digital marketers. Author + speaker + Prez of consultancy & media company @Convincehttp://convinceandconvert.com
His bio speaks for himself. And, so do his tweets. Give Jay a follow and expect a lot of great content filling up your Twitter feed.
Lee Odden
@leeodden
Bio: CEO @TopRank Marketing. Author, Speaker & Consultant on B2B Content & Influencer Marketing, Social Media, PR & SEO. Proud Dad, World Traveler, Foodie, Beardie.
Warren Whitlock
@WarrenWhitlock
Bio: Speaker, IBM Futurist, Influence Expert, Digital Business Advisor, Radio Host, Author, Social Media Influencer and Friend
Lolly Daskal
@LollyDaskal
Bio: Dedicated to bringing Heart Based Leadership to organizations & individuals |Coach |Consultant |Speaker |Columnist| Author: The Leadership Gap (Portfolio 2017)
She isn’t exactly the person you go to for digital marketing news updates, but her tweets are full of great business and entrepreneur advice.
Greg Gifford
@GregGifford
Bio: I think I’m hilarious & laugh at all my own jokes. Totally jazzed about Local SEO, Internet marketing, web design, photography (& bacon – everyone loves bacon)
This local SEO guy is absolutely hilarious, and also incredibly smart. Both his presentations and his tweets have Local SEO nuggets that you can’t miss out on.
Juntae DeLane
@JuntaeDeLane
Bio: Founder @dbiweb. Digital Branding at #USC. Principal at DIGITAL DELANE. Evangelizes Digital Branding via Keynotes, Consulting and Podcasts.
Jim Banks
@jimbanks
Bio: PPC, Google Adwords, Bing Ads and Facebook Ads are my area of expertise. Keynote speaker, traveller – LinkedIn – http://bit.ly/1LlxwIs
SEO Geniuses to Follow on Twitter
Jesse McDonald
@jesseseogeek
Bio: Director of SEO @GeekPowered | husband to @Kiza_Design | @pubconspeaker (Las Vegas 2016)
This SEO genius and speaker is frequently seen talking optimization at Pubcon. His tweets are focused on the world of search, and a little bit of real life, too.
Danny Sullivan
@dannysullivan
Bio: Founding Editor, @MarketingLand & @SEngineLand, covering Google, Facebook, Twitter, SEO, SEM & all things digital marketing, search marketing and search.
As the founder of two online publications, Danny’s Twitter account is chock full of digital marketing news and tips.
Marie Haynes
@Marie_Haynes
Bio: Completely obsessed about Google Penalties and algorithm changes…Penguin, Panda, Unnatural Links and diagnosing the reason for a site’s traffic drop.
Say hello and give a follow to Marie. She’s truly a genius when it comes to Google’s penalties and tweets the kind of info that SEO’s need to know.
Duane Forrester
@DuaneForrester
Bio: VP, Organic Search Optimization @BruceClayInc. Ran SEO @MSN & Bing Webmaster Tools. Author: How To Make Money With Your Blog & Turn Clicks Into Customers.
Marketing Companies to Follow on Twitter
Google
@Google
Bio: News and updates from Google
It’s Google. You should probably follow them.
Think With Google
@ThinkwithGoogle
Bio: Google’s take on fresh marketing and a look at what’s next. Consider this your digital cheat sheet.
This is the Twitter profile where Google provides tips and links to their tech-related blog posts and how-to’s.
Google My Business
@googlemybiz
Bio: The official channel for info & updates from the Google My Business team.
Need help with your Google My Business listing? Tweet to @Googlemybiz and they’ll actually respond! It’s quite remarkable.
It’s Infographics.com
@InfographicsIts
Bio: For those who know how to read, I have painted my autobiography. People who try to explain pictures r usually barking up the wrong tree.~#Picasso#Infographic
When you’re creating a new infographic and need tips, or just want to see some of the latest and greatest designs, @InfogrpahicsIts is a great profile to follow. They retweet a lot, so you get to see a variety of what’s happening in the hashtag world of #infographics.
Marketing Land
@Marketingland
Bio: Digital #Marketing News. Producers of @sengineland @smx @socialproconf@martechconf. #Martech #CMO #Social#Display #Analytics #Mobile #Video#Email #Search
Expect to receive a bunch of mind blowing articles if you follow Marketing Land on Twitter. Some of the best of the best in the industry contribute tips to Marketing Land, and there all shared on Twitter.
Entrepreneur
@Entrepreneur
Bio: Inspiring, informing and celebrating entrepreneurs since 1973. Please tweet @EntCommunity for questions and event live-feeds.
For those days when we need a little extra kick, or want to know what the newest new is in the tech world, follow Entrepreneur Magazine’s Twitter account.
Search Engine Land
@sengineland
Bio: Search Engine News Daily. Producers of @marketingland & @smx. Expert Analysis How-Tos & Opinions on #SEO#PPC #SEM #Google #Bing #Yahoo#Microsoft
The world of search condensed into one website and dispersed through tweets and Facebook posts.
Hootsuite
@hootsuite
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One of social media’s biggest tools, Hootsuite has a large and very helpful presence on Twitter.
Social Media Twitter Accounts to Follow
Amy Porterfield
Bio: I’ll show you exactly how to monetize your online marketing efforts and grow your social media fan base, grow your email list and boost your profits.
Peg Pitzpatrick
@PegFitzpatrick
Bio: Rockin’ a positive attitude. Popular #socialmedia speaker + author The Art of Social Media http://amzn.to/1FpQt8B Instagram + #visualmarketing#DIYdesign
Andrea Vahl
@AndreaVahl
Bio: Co-author of Facebook Marketing All-in-One for Dummies. Creator of @GrandmaMaryShow. Improv comedienne and wine drinker.
Rebekah Radice
@RebekahRadice
Bio: #CMO | Evangelist @PostPlanner | Top 10 #SocialMedia, Top 40 #ContentMarketing Influencer | Keynote Speaker | Social Media and Digital Marketing Writer
