This week saw the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton, U.S. tornadoes, the death of Osama Bin Laden, and of course, this weekend's big event: Mother's Day.
With all the hubbub, we understand if you missed a story or two from Mashable's trove of tools and resources published over the past week or so. This week, we have resources on bin Laden as well as our regular social media-focused tools such as PR tips for Facebook, business and marketing case studies, and the evolution of Twitter.
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.
Editors' Picks
Seven Ways to Help Tornado Victims
The death toll from the catastrophic tornadoes in the South has climbed to more than 340, with thousands injured, homeless, without power or clean water. How can we harness the power of social media to help?
Timeline: How News of Osama Bin Laden’s Death Unfolded on Twitter
At 11:35 p.m. ET, the White House's Twitter feed posted a quote from President Barack Obama that confirmed Osama Bin Laden's death. Click through this gallery for a chronological look at how things transpired on Twitter.
White House Releases Situation Room Images From Bin Laden Raid [PICS]
An inside look at the President's involvement during the Bin Laden compound raid.
6 Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Make [VIDEOS]
Whether you're looking for simple craft ideas to create with your kids or just something homemade to surprise your mom on Sunday, we've got some great video tutorials to help.
7 Ways to Show Mom You Love Her & Support Social Good
Amidst all that mother lovin', there are a bunch of ways you can help celebrate Mother's Day and also give back to good causes. How's that for two birds with one stone?
How Barbie & Ken Were Reunited by Social Media
Take a look behind the scenes at how Mattel reunited its iconic doll couple with a marketing campaign that heavily utilized social media.
How Converse Became the Biggest Little Sneaker Brand on Facebook
We spoke with Geoff Cottrill, CMO of Converse, about how the brand found success on social media platforms and stays true to its roots.
Social Media
Top 10 Royal Wedding Twitter Trends [CHART]
Stats about who and what was being talked about on Twitter during the Royal Wedding.
Comic: Sony’s Apology for PlayStation Network Takes a Surprising Turn
How will Sony handle the ill will from the PlayStation Network fiasco? Here's a humorous possibility: a very special kind of "apology".
Royal Wedding Snapshot: Who Got the Most Buzz? [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Royal Wedding participants have all put away their tiaras, swords and spurs, and now it's time to see who created and received the most social media buzz.
4 Lessons for Parents in a Constantly Connected World
Today's parents struggle to manage their kids' online time as well as their own connected lives. Here are a few tips for judging when to engage, and when to unplug.
The World Responds to Osama Bin Laden’s Death
People around the world have taken to social media channels to share the news and their feelings about Bin Laden's death.
Name Fail: The Media’s Most Embarrassing Obama/Osama Gaffes
The U.S. president was prematurely reported dead and otherwise mixed up with the terrorist that he had ordered killed late Sunday evening.
How the Social Web Reflected on Bin Laden’s Death
We found out on Twitter, then turned to Facebook, Foursquare & Instagram to share news and express our joy, our outrage, & even our doubt.
Too Soon? Osama Bin Laden Memes Abound
Meme-makers have been on a tear, pumping out graphics depicting Osama Bin Laden's death and U.S. President Barack Obama's hand in it.
HOW TO: Sustain a Social Movement After Initial Success
It's one thing to get a cause campaign off the ground with social media. It's entirely another to achieve your long-term goals. Here are some tips for keeping a social movement on track.
Does Twitter Drive TV Viewership? [VIDEO]
Twitter opines that engagement on Twitter drives TV viewership.
The Osama Bin Laden Takedown, Tweet By Tweet [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here’s an interesting infographic showing confirmed facts of the raid that ended the life of Osama Bin Laden.
Explore Twitter’s Evolution: 2006 to Present
Check out this comprehensive timeline of some of the most memorable moments in Twitter’s eventful five years on the web.
Google’s Plan To Win Location & Social
Google VP Marissa Mayer laid out the company’s vision and strategy for winning in local and in social in a keynote and Q&A Thursday at the Social-Loco conference in San Francisco.
10 Historic Tweets That Captivated the World
Here are 10 tweets that changed the world, or showed us how much the world has been changed by social media.
Stand-Up Web Developers [COMIC]
Some humor is just too niche for prime time.
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Tech & Mobile
How Web Security Will Change With HTML5
As browsers implement more and more HTML5 functionality, security fixes for current issues will become baked into the web. Here's an overview of HTML5's potential.
The Daily Deals Bandwagon Dissected [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here's a cheat sheet for how four of the most popular deals services work -- and how much money each one is making.
Review: Rugged Android Smartphone Takes a Licking [VIDEO]
The hardened Casio G'zOne Commando Android smartphone is so tough, the company says it can withstand 30 minutes under three feet of water. We'll see about that.
Why Location-Based Services Will be the Killer App of the 2012 Elections
Location-based services will be the killer app of the 2012 presidential election and will change the landscape of all elections to come.
Review: Pogoplug Software Creates a Personal Computing Cloud
Pogoplug is now available in a software version, letting you share pictures, music, videos and data with any of your devices or with anyone else.
HOW TO: Document Your Life Using Photo Apps
An abundance of apps have launched recently to complement the possibilities of always having a camera on hand. It's now easier to take, tweak, share and display photos than it ever was in a non-app world. These are some of our favorites.
HOW TO: Get More From Your iTunes Playlists
How hard could it be to set up an iTunes playlist, right? We've found some tricks you may not have thought of.
Top 10 Free Android Photo Apps [PICS]
There's no need to envy our iPhone-toting brethren. The Android Market is filled with fantastic free photo apps. Here are our favorites.
Why Mobile Users Aren’t Checking In [INFOGRAPHIC]
Those who use social location-based apps such as Foursquare or Facebook Places represent just 17% of the mobile population, according to a study commissioned by digital agency Beyond.
4 Ways Mobile Tech Is Improving Education
With Internet in the palm of our hands, educators are looking to mobile as the next big tool for schools.
How You Can Help Find Alien Life
The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has launched a contest with Gamify to find ways to get the general public involved in the search for alien signals.
The Past, Present & Future of Email [INFOGRAPHIC]
Our reliance on social media, instant messaging, texting and especially email is growing at a rapid rate, according to a new study.
HOW TO: Build a Mobile App for Better Customer Support
Most digital natives would rather fire up an app than get on the phone with customer care. Here's why you should be investing your support dollars into mobile solutions.
Flip Alternatives: 5 Great Pocket Video Cameras
It's a strange twist that the Flip would flop in the market it helped create, but it's given rise to some seriously capable rivals.
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Business & Marketing
HOW TO: Create a Group Tumblr Blog
Want to create a multi-user Tumblr blog? Here's a step-by-step guide.
How 3 Companies Took Content Marketing to the Next Level
Five years ago your business needed to have a website in order to exist, but soon your company’s survival may depend on your ability to be an effective publisher.
HOW TO: Ask For an Online Recommendation
When you're looking for a job, you want to get a few job recommendations on sites like LinkedIn. Here are tips on whom and how to ask for one.
5 Valuable Online Communities for Freelancers
When you're a freelancer, it can be hard to find job leads and tips about how to sell yourself and get more clients. Here are 5 communities to make it easier.
5 Best Practices for Travel & Tourism Brands on Facebook
Here are some tips for hotels and airlines that are looking to spruce up their Facebook Pages and drive more sales.
Big Data: How New Technology Is Helping Marketers Create Better Consumer Experiences
Just like consumers, marketers are facing information overload. The big question is: How can we use this data to produce better, more relevant customer experiences?
3 Traits of the Most Compelling Internet Companies
Can success be predicted? Here are three characteristics that many successful Internet products share.
HOW TO: Get Your Employees On Board With Your Social Media Policy
If your employees represent your company, where's the line between their personal accounts and their responsibility to your brand?
Why 5 Big Brand Marketing Campaigns Are Betting Big on Social Gaming
There are more than 60 million social gamers in the U.S., and big brands are spending big money to target them. Here are five good examples.
HOW TO: Sign Up Users Even Before You Launch Your Startup
How do startups break through the consumer-pitching chaos? Here are four tricks smart brands have employed to get the word out before the company is even off the ground.
The PR Pro’s Guide to Facebook
Here are tips of the trade for starting and managing a client's Facebook Page.
Why Small Risks May Yield Bigger Returns for Startups
Has the Internet fundamentally changed the way companies think about risk? Author Peter Sims discusses the concept of "Little Bets" in his new book.
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