The Best Business Websites

We asked NY Report readers all about their favorite business websites. It was a tight race, but two websites came up on top: Social Media Examiner and TechCrunch.

Social Media Examiner, www.socialmediaexaminer.com

“I love this blog because it has its finger on the pulse of social media! I always feel like I am reading about cutting edge social media trends that I can apply to my small business.”

—Christy Cook, president, Teach My

TechCrunch, www.techcrunch.com

“TechCrunch is a blog about technology startups, particularly of the Web 2.0 variety, and the impact made by existing companies in the tech community. It keeps me up-to-date on emerging trends, investments, new products, and new companies.”

—Sanjiv Sanghavi, co-founder, Classtivity

We had plenty of other great suggestions, too. Here are some of your other favorites:

Business Insider: Silicon Alley Insider, www.businessinsider.com/sai

“I am in tech and of course they cover that very well, but they introduced a well-rounded news blog that covers many topics that are interesting and important to know for any CEO or founder, and are usually the perfect length. They also do great pictorials alongside their many interesting stories.”
—Joshua Niamehr, founder, LaundryLocal.com

The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com

“This blog is fun! It offers insight into every possible entrepreneurial issue that might arise. Topics get covered in an entertaining way.”

—Christy Cook, president, Teach My

The Rise to the Top, www.therisetothetop.com

“I have been a steady visitor of The Rise to the Top for almost a year now and each time I watch a new clip, I receive some type of inspiration or motivation to continue on in my journey as a business owner. There are over 200 video interviews with business owners in different realms and everyone shares their stories about how they got to their current level of success, including the good times and bad!”

—Nicole McGarrell, founder, Sunny Day Marketing

In Her Shoes, www.inhershoesblog.com

“In Her Shoes is a blog that I enjoy reading because it profiles mostly upcoming female entrepreneurs who have an interesting business concept or model. I can go from reading a post about sunglasses designers to a post about someone who opened up a tea shop. The blog also promotes entrepreneurs who have been featured in different press, so it essentially provides another platform for spreading the word.”

—Nicole McGarrell, founder, Sunny Day Marketing

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The Next Web, www.thenextweb.com

“The Next Web is one of the world’s largest and most influential online publications. It provides an international perspective on information technology, business, and culture.”

—Sanjiv Sanghavi, co-founder, Classtivity

A VC, www.avc.com

“A VC is a blog run by Fred Wilson, an influential New York–based venture capitalist. Fred writes about numerous topics, such as entrepreneurship, fundraising, incubators, and general news of the day. On top of the informative content, he provides a runway into the mind of a successful venture capitalist.”

—Sanjiv Sanghavi, co-founder, Classtivity

Six Pixels of Separation, www.twistimage.com/blog

“One of our favorite business blogs is Six Pixels of Separation, which is written by marketing and social media expert Mitch Joel. It is the quintessential marketing blog. Mitch provides the perfect level of marketing food for thought and keeps business owners abreast of the dynamic world of social media marketing. The information and advice is clear cut and is built around the idea of constant adaption to an ever-changing marketing landscape.”

—Kim Jones, founder, My Delight: Natural Vegan Cosmetics

Smallbiztechnology.com, www.smallbiztechnology.com

“I feel that Ramon Ray keeps on top of technology for the small business owners and entrepreneurs. I learn so much from reading his blogs.”

—Derrick M. Guest, CEO, Griot's Roll Film Production & Services Inc.

Love these websites? Think we missed some big name favorites? Let us know!