A study implented by Internet services provider Lijit (www.lijit.com) showed that use of social media tools by it's own ranks of online publishers has grown dramatically by 80% versus 2009. The study included tools such as social networking, micro-blogging, photo sharing and bookmarking, and showed the top four widgets used included Google, GoogleAds, Quantcasting and Twitter.

Source: Biz Report 3rd March, 2011. See full report at: http://www.bizreport.com/2011/03/social-widget-use-soars-80.html

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