This week we have stories about how to make a 3D video using YouTube, a look back at the history of WordPress and some great May roundups like the most shared stories on Mashable and the top 20 most shared ads.
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
Mitt Romney’s Presidential Bid as Told by Social Media
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney announced his presidential bid at an event in New Hampshire on Thursday. Here's what the event looked like from social networks.
Why Web Personalization May Be Damaging Our World View
Web giants like Google and Facebook learn our preferences to provide a better experience, but they may only be serving up content we like, rather than content we need to see.
HOW TO: Make a 3D YouTube Video With Two Cameras and Some Sticky Tape
Here's a super-simple, step-by-step look at how to shoot and edit a three-dimensional video for YouTube.
HOW TO: Make a Mini Movie Theater With Your iPhone
The MiLi Power Projector 2 offers iPhone owners a fun way to share video.
Why Fashion Photographers Are Flocking to Instagram
It's little wonder that Instagram, a leading iPhone application for stylizing and distributing photos on the iPhone, is quickly proving popular among street style photographers.
7 Ways to Build a Business Around WordPress
WordPress is the fastest growing CMS on the web. If you're a WP guru, here are a few approaches to building a business around the popular platform.
Top 5 Foursquare Mistakes Committed by Small Businesses
Here's what not to do as you embark on your Foursquare marketing endeavors.
Social Media
Why 2011 Is Mashable’s Big Growth Year [VIDEO]
Mashable's Pete Cashmore joined Bloomberg West's Emily Chang this week to discuss the current Internet boom and why 2011 is Mashable's big growth year.
Happy Little Checkins: Bob Ross on Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ever wondered how Facebook might be portrayed by iconic painter/TV personality Bob Ross?
Here's a show we'd watch.
RIP Gil Scott-Heron: 5 YouTube Videos To Remember Him By
We've scoured YouTube and found 5 videos of Gil Scott-Heron's work.
This Week in Politics & Digital: The Online Influence Issue
Online influence is the golden fleece for politicians. This week we look at Pawlenty's bid, Obama's advisory appointments and media response feeds.
Is There a Social Media Tech Bubble? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Valuations of social media companies are starting to remind us of 1999. But are they overvalued? See all the numbers in this infographic.
4 Ways To Support the Troops this Memorial Day
Help honor the troops this Memorial Day with these four online and social media initiatives.
The Facebook Effect on Relationships [INFOGRAPHIC]
Facebook allows for social benefits & self-esteem boosts, but also enables stalking and jealousy. How does it effect your relationships?
How Twitter Works as a Q&A App [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tons of fun — and valuable — facts about how Twitter is being used by average folks and businesses to ask and answer questions.
The 25 Most-Shared Mashable Stories in May
Find out which Mashable news posts, features stories, infographics or opinion pieces garnered the most shares across social platforms.
5 Amazing Charity Ads Shown at Cannes [VIDEO]
Good Work, a new program that pairs cutting edge (re: awesome) creatives with non-profits, has teamed up with the 58th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for a YouTube contest.
HOW TO: Connect With Mashable Readers Offline [VIDEO]
Mashable Meetups are events organized by Mashable readers. They give our fans the opportunity to meet and discuss social media and technology offline.
3 Pressing Questions Facing the Future of Social Media
With the exponential growth of social media, the questions of relevancy, capacity and control should be top-of-mind for companies competing for the future of the web.
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
HANDS ON: Motorola Droid X2, Verizon’s First Dual-Core Smartphone [PICS]
Mashable takes the Motorola Droid X2 out of the box, putting it to the test.
A Look Back at Eight Years of WordPress
In just eight years, WordPress has evolved from a basic blogging tool into a powerful force in online publishing.
4 Fun Apps To Enhance Your Digital Lifestyle
We've curated a list of lifestyle applications for our uber-social readers to gain even more fulfillment from their digital activities.
6 Gadgets We’re Playing With This Week
This week Mashable staffers got their hands dirty with Nike's SportWatch GPS, the Logitech Alert Security System, Altec Lansing Orbit USB Stereo wireless speakers, Logitech's HD Pro Webcam C910, and the GoFlex Satellite.
15 Fabulous Free Wallpapers for Your iPad [PICS]
Take a look through our gallery for a variety of iPad-friendly imagery ranging from stunning nature photographs to abstract computer-generated designs.
4 Free iPhone Apps for Making Home Movies
We’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of video-sharing/-creating apps to help you document this, the best summer of your life.
Call of Duty Elite Adds Social Layer to Hit Gaming Series [PICS]
Video game company Activision has finally revealed Elite, a new social layer for its wildly popular Call of Duty games.
Web Security: Why You Should Always Use HTTPS
Even if you're on a secure public Wi-Fi network, other users with the password could intercept data between your browser and the websites you visit. Here's why using HTTPS is so important.
Unlocking the Value of the Checkin: What’s Next for Location Apps
Are checkin cheaters diluting the value of location apps? A few startups are betting that consumers will flock to networks where their checkins have the most return.
How One Impressive Mobile App Plans to Overcome Language Barriers
Just point your camera at text to see the translated words appear on your device's screen in real-time, no Internet connection required. Is this app too good to be true?
HOW TO: Add the +1 Button to Your WordPress Site
Here's a guide for self-hosted WordPress.org users who want to enable and add the +1 button to their site and their blog posts.
10 iPhone Apps for Planning the Perfect Wedding
It's wedding season! The following 10 apps are great for planning, managing, or just getting some wedding inspiration.
Should You Build That Website You’ve Been Talking About? [FLOWCHART]
Do you have the skills, chops and the posse to build a killer site? This flowchart shows you the way.
6 Factors Behind the Mobile Photo Sharing Boom
Online photo sharing has been around for a while, but what's made mobile apps like Hipstamatic and Instagram so wildly popular lately?
How 7 Black Hat Hackers Landed Legit Jobs
Here are seven bad-guys-gone-good. Once criminal, these geniuses now use their hacking skills in corporate and academic life.
Rumor Roundup: All About Apple’s iCloud Streaming Service
There have been a lot of rumors flying around about iCloud, so we thought it prudent to gather them all together for your edification.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
Beyond Badges: 3 Smart Ways to Gamify Your Startup
Game mechanics are a great way to engage users, but it takes more than just slapping badges on your site or app. Here are three strategies for approaching "gamification."
HOW TO: Set Up an Online Resume
Here are our top tips for posting your resume to your website, video hubs, document-sharing websites and LinkedIn, along with some examples for each.
7 Stunning Augmented Reality Business Cards [VIDEOS]
A creative business card can help differentiate you from others. Here are some great examples on how to use augmented reality to stand out from the crowd.
4 Creative Ways to Reward Your Facebook Fans
You have a Facebook Page -- here are four ways to help you more effectively engage with your fans and turn them into brand ambassadors.
4 Ways To Nurture Your Child’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
The road to a "professional" job can be a lot less rocky than the career of an entrepreneur. It may be hard for parents to guide kids who want to take risks building the next big thing.
9 Viral Videos That Are Actually Advertising
It's not cool to be seen trying to launch a viral video campaign -- hence these stealth efforts.
How to Decide Whether Your Business Needs an App [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you need an app? Or do you just need a mobile website? Here are some stats to help you figure it out.
How SCVNGR’s First National Brand Partnership Scored Big During March Madness
Buffalo Wild Wings amassed 184,000 players of its SCVNGR game during March Madness. Here's a look behind the scenes of this incredibly successful campaign.
How JetBlue’s Social Media Strategy Took Flight
Marty St. George, JetBlue's senior vice president of marketing, explains his views on the airline that came of age in the social media era.
5 Key Shifts Happening Right Now in the World of Digital Marketing
David Jones, the global CEO of Havas and Euro RSCG, points to five specific trends in digital marketing.
4 Ways Video Conferencing Can Benefit Small Businesses
Web meetings are not just a good way to connect a far-flung team. They also cut costs and boost overall productivity.
8 Reasons Every Ecommerce Site Should Get Serious About Video
In the ruthless competition for online market share, producing web video can give you a significant edge.
Here are some high-level SEO strategies that brands can implement into their overall mobile efforts to ensure they are getting maximum visibility.
Top 20 Most-Shared Video Ads This Month
Mashable and Unruly Media track the most-shared video ads for the month of May.
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