Hello and welcome once again to the Asking Smarter Questions blog. Today we continue our new series of Top Favorite Posts from Last Week.  Each week we post the data-driven results from our own analytics to tell you, dear readers, what your favorite posts from the past week are.  (I feel like Casey Kasem.)

This week the break down goes a little something like this:

1. Don’t Write Like C-3PO & Other Data-Driven Tips for Facebook

Moving up to the number one position this week, we can’t help but think this might have a little something do with the fact that May 4th was “May the 4th Be with You” day.  If we’re not careful George Lucas is going to be calling us asking for royalties. That said, this post isn’t just about avoiding robot-speak. Take a read for some really excellent tips for communicating on Facebook.

2. Data Man versus Data Monkey: What’s the Difference in Data-Driven Marketing?

First off, yes there is a difference. In this post we detail the difference between just churning out data and actually analyzing it for compelling insights.

3. The Social Expressionista: Get to Know Them Data-Driven Marketers

I’m sure you have a few fashionistas in your life, but how about an Expressionista? This is a new buzzword used to describe women who use social to express their views and opinions. They are the movers and the shakers of the social realm, starting conversations and fueling dialogue. Expect to hear more about them in the next few months.

4. When to Tweet, Blog, Update Status: Social Media Best Practices

When is the best time to…blog, tweet, status update, etc.? That is a question we digital marketing pros get asked a lot. There are plenty of variables that go into timing, but here are a few statistics that can get you on your way.

5. Take Out Pen & Paper

Don’t get us wrong, we love our iPads and Blackberry’s, but there are times when it’s helpful, even as a data-driven marketer, to pull back from the keyboard and grab a pen and paper. We suggest you do this once a week to gather your thoughts and channel your energies away from the interruption of email and social networking.