The weekly roundup is back and, as usual, Mashable has been working hard compiling the latest features and news analysis to fuel your social and techie adventures.
Whet your appetite with a list of Google’s top 10 most expensive acquisitions. Move onto an appetizer of MySpace memories. Have a second helping of back to school iOS apps. Finally, satiate your sweet tooth with a history of online activism. And be sure to come back for seconds next week!
Editors’ Picks
8 Tips for Small Business Homepage Design
People do judge books by their covers — and your website’s homepage is the modern bookcover. Here are 8 design tips for your homepage.
Social Media Marketing By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
A market analysis of the top social media platforms and their performance over the years.
The 10 Most Expensive Google Acquisitions
In the wake of its Motorola Mobility purchase, discover Google’s top ten priciest acquisitions thus far.
6 Creative iPad Uses for Small Retailers
Read on for some creative implementations of the iPad — we spoke to a nail salon, a cupcake shop, a restaurant and more to learn how they use iPads to improve the customer experience and help their business.
HOW TO: Build Your Brand on Tumblr
As Tumblr’s reach continues to grow, more brands are adding the blogging platform to their online marketing mixes. Here’s a guide to help you start tumbling.
Back to School: 15 Essential iOS Apps for Students
We’ve rounded up 15 educational iOS apps to keep your academic and extracurricular life on track.
Social Media
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
Wondering which topics had Twitter abuzz this past week? Check out the full list of top trends.
5 Years of YouTube Politics [INFOGRAPHIC]
If a politician does anything important, wonderful, stupid or wonderfully stupid on camera — it is likely YouTube has the video.
A Brief History of Online Activism
For as long as there’s been online communication, there have been political movements in the making. Here’s a look back at the history of social media activism.
Who’s Winning the YouTube Town Hall? [INFOGRAPHIC]
A while back, YouTube launched an online town hall to get the public interested and voting on the issues that matter most, and now the video site has released an infographic showing some of the results.
MySpace Memories: 14 Stories From the Social Network
In honor of Myspace’s anniversary, we asked the Mashable community to send in their memories from the social network. Here are our favorites.
4 Ways Non-Profits Can Jump Into Google+
If you and your non-profit have steered clear of Google+ during its “people only” phase, now is a good time to reconsider. Here are four ways to get involved.
What Shows, Teams and Celebrities Are TV Watchers Following? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Which TV shows, sports teams and celebrities are capturing the attention of TV watchers? This infographic has the answers.
How The Onion Surpassed 3 Million Twitter Followers
The Onion has successfully continued its satire of news media to its Twitter account. Here’s how.
3 Tips for Teachers Using Social Media in the Classroom
Here are some guidelines for using social media effectively in the classroom while maintaining your professional boundaries.
Content vs. Community: How Online Publishers Can Nurture Both
The past decade hasn’t fostered thoughtful interaction between publisher content and its consumers. Discover the tools to encourage community engagement within site content.
Why Blocking Social Media During Civil Unrest Is Never the Right Choice [OPINION]
Shutting down social media increases risk, while solving so few of the problems of civil unrest. It is the wrong choice during a time of crisis.
12 Incredible Internet Activists Changing the World Through Social Media
Here are 12 people using their online influence to make a big difference.
HOW TO: Properly Use Badges To Engage Customers
Badges can be powerful tools in one’s engagement arsenal. By following these four steps, you can avoid the slapdash approach that undermines successful gamification.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
3 New Ways To Create & Consume Media
These startups are putting a new spin on consuming and creating media.
5 Free iPhone Apps to Send a Photo Postcard
Don’t be forced to choose from cheesy printed postcards at your vacation destination — use your own iPhone photos with one of these fabulous, free apps that create electronic postcards you can email.
5 News Personalization Tools Bring You Only The Stories You Want
How can you organize and stay on top of news? Here you’ll find five methods to help aggregate the news that’s important to you.
3 Mobile Apps Poised to Change the Consumer/Brand Relationship
Technology is rapidly changing the way we interact with the brands we love. These 3 mobile apps are pushing the boundaries even further.
Back to School: 42 Digital Resources for Students & Parents
Take a gander at our roundup of tech tools, apps, social media and parenting tips that will ease you or your kid into another school year.
3 Tips for Building a Web App That Can Scale
Getting your SaaS company to scale isn’t so hard. All it requires is a little foresight, planning, and these best practices.
What to Consider When Developing a High-Traffic, Real-Time Web App
Here’s a look at the key challenges that face developers of high-volume sites and some suggestions on how to overcome these hurdles.
How Musicians Are Engaging Fans With Location Tech
We’re seeing mobile- and location-based technology making an entree into the music world to the delight of bands and fans alike.
Why Your App Must Comply With Child Privacy Regulations
A leading mobile app developer recently settled with the FTC over allegations that it was collecting personal information from minors in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Here’s why this sort of practice will only cost you in the long run.
How Connected Devices and Streaming Video Are Changing the Way We Consume Content
From TVs to tablets, refrigerators to ovens, connected devices aren’t just a buzzword, they are becoming the standard. Here’s a look at the devices and services poised to revolutionize the media landscape.
17 Web Resources for Improving Your Design Skills
Whether you’re looking to get a grip on design basics, or you want to sharpen your advanced skills, web resources can help you construct the perfect creative (and flexible) curriculum.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
5 Web Tools to Enhance Your Online Sales Strategy
Using supplemental cloud applications has helped startups accelerate their sales in more efficient ways. Here are five tools to get you started.
5 Reasons Your Product Documentation Is a Marketing Asset
As a CMO, there is no more high-margin initiative you can undertake than strategic documentation. Here are five reasons to pay closer attention to this under-appreciated task.
HOW TO: Protect Your Business’s Identity On Twitter
Although a small business can’t be “verified” on Twitter, there are things you can do to protect your identity and be more official.
PPC Marketing: 10 Killer Tips for Better ROI
If the tedious nature and large time commitment required to run a successful — or even unsuccessful — PPC campaign has got you down, check out these 10 tips.
5 Handy Apps for Small Business Finance Management
Invoicing and expense reports are arguably the least fun part of business — here are five apps that will make it easier to stay on top of your business’ finances.
4 Traits of Better Business Software
There’s a lot to consider when building enterprise software, but these 4 tenets should always be at the heart of your development process.
Beauty Delivered: How Birchbox Is Disrupting the Cosmetics Industry
Katia Beauchamp and her startup Birchbox are aiming to change the way women discover beauty products online. So far, her business model has delighted brands and customers alike.
Why 11 Businesses Launched Online Instead Of With a Storefront
Ever wonder why some businesses choose to nix the brick and mortar? We spoke to 11 businesspeople about the decision to exist entirely online.
4 Top Customer Service Tips For Small Business
Businesspeople have discovered how to use new online tools to their advantage when dealing with customers. Here are four tips.
5 Tips for Crowdsourcing Your Next Marketing Campaign
Crowdsourcing a marketing campaign is a great way to cut costs & get consumers involved. Here are a few tips to do it right.
HOW TO: Manage Social Media Accounts for Multiple Clients
As an agency that manages social clients, understanding how to keep social media accounts streamlined and organized is important for the continued success of your projects.
QR Code Marketing: 5 Tips for a Successful Campaign
As mobile barcodes crack the mainstream, they have enormous potential to present brands with brilliant results. Here are five best practices for your next campaign.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Image courtesy of MarcoFolio
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Whet your appetite with a list of Google’s top 10 most expensive acquisitions. Move onto an appetizer of MySpace memories. Have a second helping of back to school iOS apps. Finally, satiate your sweet tooth with a history of online activism. And be sure to come back for seconds next week!
Editors’ Picks
8 Tips for Small Business Homepage Design
People do judge books by their covers — and your website’s homepage is the modern bookcover. Here are 8 design tips for your homepage.
Social Media Marketing By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
A market analysis of the top social media platforms and their performance over the years.
The 10 Most Expensive Google Acquisitions
In the wake of its Motorola Mobility purchase, discover Google’s top ten priciest acquisitions thus far.
6 Creative iPad Uses for Small Retailers
Read on for some creative implementations of the iPad — we spoke to a nail salon, a cupcake shop, a restaurant and more to learn how they use iPads to improve the customer experience and help their business.
HOW TO: Build Your Brand on Tumblr
As Tumblr’s reach continues to grow, more brands are adding the blogging platform to their online marketing mixes. Here’s a guide to help you start tumbling.
Back to School: 15 Essential iOS Apps for Students
We’ve rounded up 15 educational iOS apps to keep your academic and extracurricular life on track.
Social Media
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
Wondering which topics had Twitter abuzz this past week? Check out the full list of top trends.
5 Years of YouTube Politics [INFOGRAPHIC]
If a politician does anything important, wonderful, stupid or wonderfully stupid on camera — it is likely YouTube has the video.
A Brief History of Online Activism
For as long as there’s been online communication, there have been political movements in the making. Here’s a look back at the history of social media activism.
Who’s Winning the YouTube Town Hall? [INFOGRAPHIC]
A while back, YouTube launched an online town hall to get the public interested and voting on the issues that matter most, and now the video site has released an infographic showing some of the results.
MySpace Memories: 14 Stories From the Social Network
In honor of Myspace’s anniversary, we asked the Mashable community to send in their memories from the social network. Here are our favorites.
4 Ways Non-Profits Can Jump Into Google+
If you and your non-profit have steered clear of Google+ during its “people only” phase, now is a good time to reconsider. Here are four ways to get involved.
What Shows, Teams and Celebrities Are TV Watchers Following? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Which TV shows, sports teams and celebrities are capturing the attention of TV watchers? This infographic has the answers.
How The Onion Surpassed 3 Million Twitter Followers
The Onion has successfully continued its satire of news media to its Twitter account. Here’s how.
3 Tips for Teachers Using Social Media in the Classroom
Here are some guidelines for using social media effectively in the classroom while maintaining your professional boundaries.
Content vs. Community: How Online Publishers Can Nurture Both
The past decade hasn’t fostered thoughtful interaction between publisher content and its consumers. Discover the tools to encourage community engagement within site content.
Why Blocking Social Media During Civil Unrest Is Never the Right Choice [OPINION]
Shutting down social media increases risk, while solving so few of the problems of civil unrest. It is the wrong choice during a time of crisis.
12 Incredible Internet Activists Changing the World Through Social Media
Here are 12 people using their online influence to make a big difference.
HOW TO: Properly Use Badges To Engage Customers
Badges can be powerful tools in one’s engagement arsenal. By following these four steps, you can avoid the slapdash approach that undermines successful gamification.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
3 New Ways To Create & Consume Media
These startups are putting a new spin on consuming and creating media.
5 Free iPhone Apps to Send a Photo Postcard
Don’t be forced to choose from cheesy printed postcards at your vacation destination — use your own iPhone photos with one of these fabulous, free apps that create electronic postcards you can email.
5 News Personalization Tools Bring You Only The Stories You Want
How can you organize and stay on top of news? Here you’ll find five methods to help aggregate the news that’s important to you.
3 Mobile Apps Poised to Change the Consumer/Brand Relationship
Technology is rapidly changing the way we interact with the brands we love. These 3 mobile apps are pushing the boundaries even further.
Back to School: 42 Digital Resources for Students & Parents
Take a gander at our roundup of tech tools, apps, social media and parenting tips that will ease you or your kid into another school year.
3 Tips for Building a Web App That Can Scale
Getting your SaaS company to scale isn’t so hard. All it requires is a little foresight, planning, and these best practices.
What to Consider When Developing a High-Traffic, Real-Time Web App
Here’s a look at the key challenges that face developers of high-volume sites and some suggestions on how to overcome these hurdles.
How Musicians Are Engaging Fans With Location Tech
We’re seeing mobile- and location-based technology making an entree into the music world to the delight of bands and fans alike.
Why Your App Must Comply With Child Privacy Regulations
A leading mobile app developer recently settled with the FTC over allegations that it was collecting personal information from minors in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Here’s why this sort of practice will only cost you in the long run.
How Connected Devices and Streaming Video Are Changing the Way We Consume Content
From TVs to tablets, refrigerators to ovens, connected devices aren’t just a buzzword, they are becoming the standard. Here’s a look at the devices and services poised to revolutionize the media landscape.
17 Web Resources for Improving Your Design Skills
Whether you’re looking to get a grip on design basics, or you want to sharpen your advanced skills, web resources can help you construct the perfect creative (and flexible) curriculum.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
5 Web Tools to Enhance Your Online Sales Strategy
Using supplemental cloud applications has helped startups accelerate their sales in more efficient ways. Here are five tools to get you started.
5 Reasons Your Product Documentation Is a Marketing Asset
As a CMO, there is no more high-margin initiative you can undertake than strategic documentation. Here are five reasons to pay closer attention to this under-appreciated task.
HOW TO: Protect Your Business’s Identity On Twitter
Although a small business can’t be “verified” on Twitter, there are things you can do to protect your identity and be more official.
PPC Marketing: 10 Killer Tips for Better ROI
If the tedious nature and large time commitment required to run a successful — or even unsuccessful — PPC campaign has got you down, check out these 10 tips.
5 Handy Apps for Small Business Finance Management
Invoicing and expense reports are arguably the least fun part of business — here are five apps that will make it easier to stay on top of your business’ finances.
4 Traits of Better Business Software
There’s a lot to consider when building enterprise software, but these 4 tenets should always be at the heart of your development process.
Beauty Delivered: How Birchbox Is Disrupting the Cosmetics Industry
Katia Beauchamp and her startup Birchbox are aiming to change the way women discover beauty products online. So far, her business model has delighted brands and customers alike.
Why 11 Businesses Launched Online Instead Of With a Storefront
Ever wonder why some businesses choose to nix the brick and mortar? We spoke to 11 businesspeople about the decision to exist entirely online.
4 Top Customer Service Tips For Small Business
Businesspeople have discovered how to use new online tools to their advantage when dealing with customers. Here are four tips.
5 Tips for Crowdsourcing Your Next Marketing Campaign
Crowdsourcing a marketing campaign is a great way to cut costs & get consumers involved. Here are a few tips to do it right.
HOW TO: Manage Social Media Accounts for Multiple Clients
As an agency that manages social clients, understanding how to keep social media accounts streamlined and organized is important for the continued success of your projects.
QR Code Marketing: 5 Tips for a Successful Campaign
As mobile barcodes crack the mainstream, they have enormous potential to present brands with brilliant results. Here are five best practices for your next campaign.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Image courtesy of MarcoFolio
More About: business, List, MARKETING, Mobile 2.0, social media, webFor more Social Media coverage:Follow Mashable Social Media on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Social Media channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad
Posted on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:44:52 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/_zTtBpAymHM/
Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/21/digital-media-resources-28/#comments
