33 New Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
Fall has officially hit Mashable HQ. The temperature is drohttp://mashable.com/2010/10/17/new-social-media-resources-3/pping, pumpkins are being picked, and bags of candy line store shelves.While you were out watching the leaves turn or planning your costume for Halloween, Mashable () was busy writing up another week of great tools and resources for your social media pleasure.
Social Media () is stocked with a list of memorable viral video or smile-worthy social good campaigns. Tech & Mobile showcases some great robots, tips for your iPad, and trends in web app design. Business rounds out our list with how to gain inexpensive online exposure, use mobile credit card payments or start a digital business.
Looking for even more social media resources? This guide appears every weekend, and you can check out all the lists-gone-by here any time.
Social Media
- Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism
Malcolm Gladwell recently wrote in The New Yorker that social media doesn’t effect actual change. Here’s why he’s wrong. - 5 Fun and Safe Social Networks for Children
If your young children are on MySpace () or Facebook, they shouldn’t be — at least not legally speaking. Here are five alternatives. - 7 Resources for Handling Digital Life After Death
When someone dies, their digital self lives on. There are a number of services that allow you to delete, update, or transfer account information after you’re gone. - 4 Real Challenges to Crowdsourcing for Social Good
Rallying a community for a cause isn’t as easy as it seems. Here are four challenges you might encounter and steps to take to ensure your success when crowdsourcing for good. - 10 Memorable Viral Videos of 2010 [Mashable Awards]
We’ve collected 10 of the most popular, most bizarre and most astounding vids of the year thus far. Which one is your favorite? - 3 Creative Social Good Campaigns that Will Make You Smile
Non-profit organizations big and small are doing amazing things with social media that deserve recognition. Here are three creative cause campaigns that will make you smile. - Why Twitter Influences Cross-Cultural Engagement
Twitter’s diverse user base and open architecture have engendered new forms of inter-cultural communication rarely seen on other social networks. Here’s a look at some of the dynamics. - HOW TO: Help Solve the Global Water Crisis with Social Media
If you’re interested in making a change, we’ve collected some of the best apps, tools, sites and people to follow to help bring clean water to the world.
Tech & Mobile
- The Reinvention of Print, One App at a Time
ScrollMotion has created 11,000 digital interactive content experiences for the iPhone and iPad, and it’s helping to revolutionize the publishing industry. You’ve probably never heard of it, until now. - 5 Groundbreaking Mobile Games That Debuted This Year [Mashable Awards]
Each of these games made a noteworthy contribution to the exploding mobile entertainment scene. We recommend giving them all a whirl. - 10 Useful Apple iPad Tips and Tricks
Sure, the iPad is easy to use, but there are a lot of little features under the hood you might not be aware of. Become a power user with these tips. - 10 Amazing Real Life Robots
Few things are as universally cool as robots. Here are 10 of the coolest. - 5 Fun Products to Personalize Your iPhone
Everyone and his dog seems to be toting an iPhone these days, but you can differentiate yours with these excellent personalized mods, cases and skins. - 5 Tips for Developing a Global-Friendly Website
Designing a site that can cross languages and cultures while still getting across the same message is a difficult task. Check out these tips for a start. - 10 Unique Headphones for Listening in Style
If you’re ready to mix your ‘phones up a bit and try something other than those ear buds, then we have 10 pairs that will be music to your ears. - Is Mobile Video Chat Ready for Business Use?
Mobile video chat, through apps like Fring (), Qik, and Apple’s FaceTime may be great for certain industries, but is it ready for prime time business use? - HOW TO: Export Your Illustrator Images to HTML5 Canvas
We’ve just come across a free plugin that allows you to export your Adobe Illustrator () files to HTML5 and JavaScript. - How a Physically Aware Internet Will Change the World
Right now, computers are deaf, blind and numb to what goes on around them. But what if they could sense things and transmit valuable info across connected networks automatically? - 4 Game-Changing Trends in Web App Design
If you’re slaving away on a mobile app, here are four trends that you might want to consider before coding yourself into irrelevance. - Top 5 Developer Questions About HTML5 Answered
Developers looking to tap into the rich content capabilities of HTML5 might be wary of cross-browser issues and accessibility. Check out these answers to common HTML5 questions. - 5 Platforms that Defined the Mobile Space in 2010 [Mashable Awards]
2010 was (and still is) a huge year for mobile, and the platform wars have yielded impressive innovations. Here’s a look at how far we’ve come.
Business
- What Companies Want in a Social Media Intern
It’s good to know what companies look for in a social media intern, so you can focus on improving or highlighting those skills. Here’s what recruiters had to say. - HOW TO: Manage Your Presence on Google Maps
Many of the features that you might normally associate with Yelp () are actually included in what Google () calls Place Pages. Learn how to manage your Google Maps () presence. - How Job Seekers May Use Social Media in the Future
With more recruiters actively looking for candidates via social sites, job seekers will need to be socially savvy to stay on top of the latest postings. - 5 Big Social Media Questions from Small Business Owners
From group buying and location-based marketing to SEO and blogging, here are five fresh questions that small business owners have on their minds. - 4 Ways Brands and Agencies Can Get Involved in the Mashable Awards
If you’re a brand looking to get recognition or an agency that wants to make sure your clients are nominated, check out these quick tips. - Cubicle Spy: Inside Etsy’s Brooklyn Office [PICS]
Curious about the inner workings of handmade e-commerce powerhouse Etsy? Check out these photos of an office that is nothing short of kaleidoscopic. - 6 Tips on Starting a Digital Business from the Founder of Pandora
Pandora Founder Tim Westergren shares his tips for starting a digital business, based on missteps and lessons learned throughout his 10-year tenure. - HOW TO: Accept Credit Card Payments on Mobile Devices
Learn how to set up mobile payments with Square, Intuit GoPayment () and Verifone’s PAYware Mobile. - HOW TO: Earn Some Inexpensive Online Exposure for Your Small Business
Looking for inexpensive PR? We spoke to some PR pros to find out how to tap into the online media and get your biz a little exposure without breaking the bank. - How 4 Small Businesses are Using Location-Based Services
We sat down with four local small business owners to learn how they are taking advantage of location-based services. - How Predictive Analytics Can Make Money for Social Networks
Predictive analytics aim to target users and extract value from a sea of irrelevant online content. Here are some ways social networks can employ them for profit. - The Business Behind the Internet TV Revolution
Networks, startups and tech giants like Yahoo and Apple are all trying to ride this next wave of web-connected TVs. Here’s the breakdown on the business side.
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