Welcome to the Slag Tag Media+ Classroom
Social media changes constantly. New features appear, algorithms change, platforms introduce new tools,
and something that worked six months ago may not work the same way today.
Slag Tag Media+ is our daily classroom for small businesses, welders, fabricators, tradespeople, creators
and anyone trying to build a better presence online. Each article breaks down something happening in social media
and explains what it actually means for your business.
No complicated marketing jargon. No promises of overnight success.
Just useful information, practical ideas and a small action you can take today.
Think of it as your daily five-minute social media check-in.
γ½οΈAWS Arcs & Ales at FABTECH 2026
AWS Arcs & Ales is an evening happy hour hosted by Jason Becker, featuring drinks, appetizers, and networking with fellow welders, fabricators, industry professionals, and AWS members. It is a relaxed opportunity to step away from the convention floor and meet people from across the welding industry. Read more for the RSVP link and full details.
γ½οΈA Metal Art Event Worth Knowing About After FABTECH 2026
If you're heading to FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas, this is another event worth putting on your radar. The Metal Artist Collective is bringing together artists and fabricators, including Kevin Stone, for an opportunity to see large scale metal art and connect with people who approach welding and fabrication from a very different angle.
γ½οΈFABTECH 2026 Kickoff Party: Start Your Vegas Trip With Metal Artists
Heading to FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas? There is a pretty interesting opportunity happening the night before the show opens. Here's why this could be worth adding to your FABTECH plans.
γ½οΈ FabTech Expo ExplainedWhy Every Welder Should Attend at Least Once
If you've spent any amount of time in the welding or metal fabrication industry, you've probably heard someone mention FabTech. Whether it's a new welding machine being unveiled, a video from the show floor, or someone talking about all the connections they made, FabTech has earned a reputation as one of the most important events in the industry.
Slag Tag Media+ FAQs
Is STM+ Free?
Yes. Slag Tag Media+ is currently completely free to read. We opened the classroom to everyone because we decided useful social media information shouldn't be locked behind a subscription.
Who pays for these articles?
Great question! Since we decided to make these articles free and remove the subscription fee, we started an advertising system that you will see on articles, posts and other parts of our website. That is helping us keep these articles being shared daily.
How often are articles posted?
Slag Tag Media+ is built around frequent updates throughout the week. Most weeks you'll find a new article nearly every day, covering social media changes, practical marketing advice, platform updates and topics relevant to small businesses and the trades.