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Worry not. As always, we've gathered the goods back up and stashed them here in our weekly super list.
Below, you'll find the case for a musical MySpace, analysis of location-based sustainability, some social biz tips from the hospitality industry, and much, much more, all for just three easy payments of $29.95.
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Social Media
Why Facebook Must Get Serious About Privacy
Facebook's long list of privacy snafus continue to trouble the network as it sets its sites on web domination. Like Google before it, there are steps to be taken, and lessons to be learned before it can truly become an Internet titan.
10 YouTube Videos of People Doing Amazing Things
Bike stunts, musical feats, and some very fast clapping await you in this cavalcade of jaw-dropping YouTube excitement!
HOW TO: Send a Real Gift on Facebook
When flinging a virtual cupcake at your friend just won't cut it, Facebook lets you send actual gifts in a social way. Here's how to do it, along with a few alternative options.
5 Creative Uses for Crowdsourcing
Some companies are tapping into the social web to solve problems and make decisions in interesting ways. These crowdsourcing approaches are food for thought.
Why MySpace Can Still Win as a Music Destination
Despite the ground it's lost in the social network wars, MySpace remains a powerhouse as a music discovery site. Here are the reasons why, and what the site should do to stay in the social game through music.
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Tech & Mobile
7 Unique Sites for Discovering New Music
Whether you're looking for rare audio and video from your favorite artists, or simply want to expand your musical palette, these seven unsuspecting sites will satisfy any audiophile.
Top 5 DIY iPhone Stands [PICS]
Ready to get all "MacGyver" on your iPhone accessories? These five iPhone stands can be made from simple household items in a snap. Check it out!
10 Best “Get a Mac” Parodies [VIDEOS]
It's the end of an advertising era, and as the "Get a Mac" series hangs up its spurs, we thought it appropriate to wrangle the best send-ups of the iconic commercial.
10 Great Websites to Buy Handmade Goods
If you love Etsy, there's a whole new crop of handmade online marketplaces worth exploring. Here are ten of the best.
Are Location-Based Services All Hype?
While the buzz around location is ever-growing, the unwillingness to look at sustainability and mainstream penetration echos the tech bust of the mid 90s. This post takes a hard look at the numbers and trends.
While advances in web code allow for some amazing things in your browser, there are a number of reasons why typography has been a stunted part of web design. Recent developments seek to change all that. Here's a look at where we've been, and where we're going in the world of web fonts.
How Open Data Applications are Improving Government
From agency transparency to public transit, when governments make data available to developers, the citizens win. Here are some cases where it's really working.
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Business
How Data is Redefining Business Relationships
Doing business in an online world is still all about relationships. Social data has made tapping into these connections more efficient and more comprehensive. This post details how.
How Hospitality Companies are Using Social Media for Real Results
Social media offers the hotel and restaurant industries unprecedented opportunities to connect with clientele and bring new business in the door. We spoke with some establishments who have had success.
6 Tips for Effective Recruiting on Social Media Sites
Looking for the perfect job candidate has gotten a whole lot easier thanks to the social web. Check out these strategies for getting the most out of online recruiting.
5 Ways to Monetize the Future of News Media
While journalism still struggles to find sustainable business models, startups and establishments alike are experimenting with new ways to monetize content. Take a look at these five points on the spectrum.
5 Ways To Turn Your Traffic Into Valuable User Data
You may be getting hits to your site, but simply tallying the numbers may mean you're leaving important data on the table -- data you could use to target and even monetize your traffic. Check out these five apps that can turn clicks in to insights.
HOW TO: Start a Small Business Social Good Campaign
It’s no secret that people are more inclined to purchase from companies that are working to improve our world. Check out these tips if you plan to embark on a social good campaign.
5 Steps to Taking Customer Service Social
By integrating social media, customer service is no longer relegated to a specific department, but can be practiced by your entire staff through personal interaction with customers. Here's how to make it happen.
HOW TO: Pick the Perfect Name for Your Startup
There's a lot to consider when choosing a name for your business on the web. Is it available? How does it sound? What does it really mean? We spoke to startup pros and linguists to get their tips.