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Editors’ Picks

• How Paywalls Are Changing News Organizations’ Social Media Strategies
  Here’s a look at the digital subscription models of three different publications, and how each affects its news organization’s community-building strategy.
• Why the U.S. Should Stand Behind its Commitment to Open Government Data [OPINION]
  Significant budget cuts are threatening the viability of open government data and transparency programs, despite their proven cost-effectiveness.
• Will 3D Printing End Mass Manufacturing? [PICS]
  3D printing is still mostly a curiosity, but as the technology keeps improving, it opens up new possibilities.
• 7 Mind-Blowing Xbox Kinect Hacks [VIDEOS]
  These Xbox Kinect hacks feature ingenious uses of Microsoft’s motion-controlled UI, including music videos, remote-controlled helicopters and invisibility cloaks.
• 9 Digital Marketing Lessons From Top Social Brands
  We asked big social brands — MTV, Xbox, AT&T, NBA and AmEx — about the lessons they’ve learned in their digital marketing efforts.

Social Media

• Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts?
  Social media is a popular way for entrepreneurs to market their small businesses. But should you do it yourself or hire a consultant?
• 5 Facebook Apps for Getting More From Your Photos
  Facebook has a decent photo interface these days, but check out these third-party apps if you want to get more out of your online albums.
• 10 Ways to Find Blogs You’ll Love
  There are a lot of blogs out there. Here are 10 tools to help you cut through the noise and find great posts on topics that interest you.
• The Winners & Losers of Social Networking [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Here are the rising stars and the fading lights of social media — as well as stats on what kinds of people are using which apps.
• A 12-Step Guide to Fostering Your Creativity
  Designing a website can be mentally draining, and sometimes it’s hard to stay creative. Here are 12 ways to keep the juices flowing and avoid burning out on less exciting projects.
• Why Social Media Reinvigorates the Market for Quality Journalism
  Social media has created a human filter for quality content, threatening the reach of keyword stuffers and content farms when it comes to news.
• The PR Pro’s Guide to Twitter
  Are you a PR pro looking for tips on how to take advantage of social media? Here’s how to capitalize on Twitter.
• The Impact of the Social Web on Media Agencies
  The media world has evolved greatly since 2000, and with it, the media agency has had to evolve. We spoke to three agencies about how social media has affected the way they work.
• Tech Cereal: Part of a Connected Breakfast [COMIC]
  What’s in your bowl?
• There Is One Thing Missing From Google’s +1 [OPINION]
  Google’s +1 idea is interesting, but will it really add value for users the way Facebook’s social graph does?

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Tech & Mobile

• 8 Mobile Apps for Golf Season
  These eight mobile apps might not get you to the Masters, but they may at least make you feel like you’re worthy of playing at Augusta. FORE!
• 5 Creative iPhone Accessories That Could Be Made With Your Help [VIDEOS]
  We’ve found five fabulous iPhone accessory projects currently live on Kickstarter that we think are worth investigating.
• NASA & Google Celebrate Milestones in Space Travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
  NASA is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first Space Shuttle launch, which happened on April 12, 1981 – the same date on which Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, 20 years earlier.
• Apple’s Plan for a World Without Wires
  Apple is reportedly working on a way to sync iPods with iTunes wirelessly, another step toward making wires a thing of the past.
• How Smarter Parking Technology Will Reduce Traffic Congestion
  In major cities, the longer you spend looking for a parking spot, the more traffic congestion is caused. Here are a few apps that are improving city transit infrastructure.
• HOW TO: Get Devs to Use Your Company’s API
  You’ve decided to release your API – now how do you get devs to use it? Here are some tips to help you reach critical mass.
• Behind the Scenes: How Yoostar Is Building a Social Platform Around Movie Karaoke [VIDEO]
  How’s your Schwarzenegger impression? Yoostar 2 lets you perform in your favorite movie scenes and share them with your Facebook friends, regardless of which console they play on.
• BlackBerry PlayBook Enters the Tablet Race [REVIEW]
  BlackBerry has entered the tablet race. Read on for the pros, cons and our view as to whether or not PlayBook stands a chance
• How HTML5 Is Influencing Web App Development
  Here’s a look at the impact HTML5 and related web standards are having on the way web apps are created and deployed.

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Business & Marketing

• HOW TO: Score a Job at a Creative Agency
  Are you an aspiring Don Draper? Here are tips from the experts at four top creative agencies to help you get your foot in the door — and get hired.
• HOW TO: Optimize Your LinkedIn Company Profile for Recruiting
  The career networking site is also a great resource for recruiting. Here’s how to attract top talent to your company on LinkedIn.
• Top 5 Web Design Mistakes Small Businesses Make
  A website is an important marketing tool for a small business — here are 5 mistakes to avoid when you’re designing yours.
• 4 Reasons a Remote Workforce Might Be Right for Your Startup
  Before you spring for that office space, consider the benefits of a remote team of employees.
• 5 Tips for Recruiting College Students via Social Media
  Web-savvy graduates about to enter the workforce won’t be into traditional recruiter marketing. Here are a few ways to reach them where they engage online.
• HOW TO: Spread Your Business Footprint Around the Web
  The web is a great place to market your business, but only if people can find you. Here are some tips for expanding your online presence, even on a budget.
• 5 Ways Tech Startup Financing Is Changing
  The logistic of venture capital in tech are not the same as they were 5 years ago. If you’re thinking about funding, take a look at the current landscape.
• 6 Ways To Visualize Your Taxes
  Google has selected six finalists in its tax data design challenge. Each of the projects visualize how your federal income taxes are spent, using public budget data.
• Was the Charlie Sheen Tweet a Win for Internships.com?
  Little-known company Internships.com raised awareness with its Charlie Sheen Twitter endorsement, but can it build a brand from there?
• How Tasti D-Lite Has Raised the Bar for Social Media Success
  We spoke with Chief Marketing Officer Bill Zinke to get a taste for what digital and social projects have been successful and what the company is working on next.
• Why Large-Scale Product Customization Is Finally Viable for Business
  Everything on the web is customizable, and consumers have come to expect the same from physical products. Here’s why custom goods will be big in the years ahead.
• HOW TO: Start Marketing on Gowalla
  We spoke with Andy Ellwood, Gowalla’s director of business development, for the scoop on how to start marketing a brand on Gowalla.
• Social Media for Small Businesses: 6 Effective Strategies
  If your small business is ready to start testing the social media waters, take a few lessons from experience.
• Google’s Earnings: 4 Takeaways
  There are surprising jumps in Google’s R&D, stock-based compensation and marketing expenses. Why are all of these expenses on the rise?
• 5 Simple Web Apps For Saving Time at Work
  While there are some great mobile apps out there, we still do most of our work at our desks. Check out these 5 download-free tools that will make your work life a little easier.
• 9 Tips for Small Business Success on eBay
  We asked a panel of young entrepreneurs how users can build up and market their eBay businesses to become successful online retailers.

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Editors’ Picks

• Our Choice: The Funniest April Fools’ Jokes
  Here’s a roundup of the best April Fools’ Jokes played by major tech companies.
• Why the Cloud Is Actually the Safest Place for Your Data
  The Internet can feel like a dangerous place, but the cloud is quickly becoming the safest place to store your precious data. Here’s a look at why desktop virtualization may be the most secure route.
• Top 5 Innovative Digital Marketing Agencies
  Here’s a look at five interactive agencies behind some of 2010′s best digital marketing campaigns, which promoted a new TV show, a community giving project, gum innovation and more.
• Why Book Trailers Are Now Essential to the Publishing Industry
  Sometimes, “watching” can be a good way to get people reading.
• Facebook Profile Migrations: A Cautionary Tale
  Users who want to migrate from a traditional Facebook Profile to a Facebook Page might want to think twice before making the leap.

Social Media

• HOW TO: Avoid and Prevent Facebook Spam
  With more than 500 million users, Facebook has become a playground for spammers. Here are some tips to help get rid of bogus messages — and prevent spreading them.
• A New Era for Internet Domains: Why .XXX Is Just the Beginning
  ICANN’s approval of the .xxx extension will open up a new era of top-level website domain possiblities. Here’s a look at what may be in store for users, businesses, and brands.
• 20 Essential Online Resources for Finding New Music
  There are scads of music discovery services out there, just waiting to help you make a more adventurous decision.
• HOW TO: Add Facebook Questions To Your Brand Page
  If you want to get the Questions feature for your Facebook Page today, you can add it by following the simple steps listed here.
• The Future of Online Classifieds: 5 Ways to Beat Craigslist
  Craigslist is a web traffic powerhouse, but its simplicity is also its greatest limitation. Here’s a look at how web 2.0 businesses could do better.
• HOW TO: Stay Safe When Engaging in Political Activism on Facebook
  Facebook can be a powerful tool for change, but it’s also a platform that oppressive authorities can leverage.
• Why Vevo Acquiring MySpace Could Be a Very Good Move
  It’s buzzing through the grapevine at present that music video site Vevo is interested in taking MySpace off of News Corp’s hands.
• How Women Really Feel About Their Facebook Friends [SURVEY]
  Most women — 83% of respondents in this survey — are annoyed at one time or another by the posts from their Facebook connections.
• 10 Vintage Visions of the Future [VIDEOS]
  We’ve found 10 vintage videos that offer a glimpse of a future that, in many cases, never quite came to pass.
• April Fools’ Day By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Social media users, that April Fool’s prank you’re about to pull puts you in good company, with a surprising percentage of your fellow social media mavens creating stunts today.
• Top 5 Comics From the Mashable Caption Contest
  Mashable readers are hilarious! Check out the winning captions.

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Tech & Mobile

• A Tale of Two Infographics: Before and After Firefox 4
  The team at Pingdom put together their own Firefox infographic, this time showcasing the lead-up to Firefox 4
• The Futuristic Fashion of Diana Eng [PICS]
  Diana Eng, the former “Project Runway” contestant whose futuristic, technology-infused fashions we profiled at CES in January, is now building out her own line of innovative, wearable accessories.
• 13 Quirky iPhone Accessories [PICS]
  Whether it’s a stand with a witty design, a decal that evokes a retro tech, or a case that will put a smile on your face, we’ve got 13 seriously cool and quirky companion products for your iPhone.
• 7 Superb Short Films Shot With Cellphones
  Think you need a fancy camera to shoot a great movie? Think again.
• Amazon Cloud Player: First Impressions
  Here are some of our initial thoughts about Amazon Cloud Player and its companion Android app.
• 6 New Apps for Uncovering the Best Local Knowledge
  The latest generation of startups is marrying Q&A services with location. As a result, here are six ways you can get recommendations from people nearby.
• HOW TO: Use Amazon Cloud Player With iOS Devices
  Want to access Amazon’s new Cloud Player from your iOS device? We’ve found a serviceable, if still hackneyed, solution.
• HOW TO: Play Recorded Twitter Conversations In Sync With Your Favorite Shows
  Startup service TweePlayer allows you to play back the saved Twitter conversation surrounding an event while watching what you missed live.
• Why Trends & Crowdsourcing Remain Logo Design’s Hot Button Issues
  From brand new companies staking their identity to big players looking for a refresh, the complexities of logo design should not be underestimated. We spoke with industry pros about the process.
• HOW TO: Get Your Fans To Use Their Phone for Good During Concerts
  Chicago-based band Umphrey’s McGee will soon be holding its second, hyper-interactive UMBowl.
• 10 Essential Mobile Apps for Baseball Fans
  It’s the start of baseball season, and we’ve got a bevy of mobile apps for casual and superfans alike.
• HOW TO: Make an iPad Case Using Common Household Materials
  Even if you’re “craft-challenged,” we guarantee anyone can create a one-of-a-kind iPad case in about 15 minutes. Here’s how.

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Business & Marketing

• HOW TO: Land a Job at Amazon
  Amazon is on a hiring spree to accommodate its growing line of products and services. Here are tips and resources to help you land a job there.
• HOW TO: Hire a Great Web Designer, With Y Combinator’s Garry Tan
  A good web designer can be costly. Y Combinator’s Garry Tan has tips for finding the best talent for your company’s website.
• Top 5 YouTube Marketing Mistakes Committed by Small Businesses
  A viral video can be all it takes for a small business to go big. We spoke to three video experts about common YouTube marketing mistakes.
• HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Google AdWords
  Google AdWords can be a great and cost-effective way to promote your business — as long as you’re doing it smartly. Here’s a guide to help.
• Why Facebook’s New Questions Tool Is Good for Brands & Businesses
  Facebook Questions presents a major opportunity for brands and businesses to conduct market research and crowdsource their fans in a far more elegant way than was previously possible, said Ben Grossman, communication strategist for the marketing agency Oxford Communications.
• How Businesses Can Survive a Product Recall Using Social Media
  These five tips will help ensure that companies maximize the potential of social media to protect consumers and their brands in the midst of a product recall situation.
• 6 Common Email Marketing Mistakes Small Businesses Make
  Before you jump into an email marketing campaign, figure out how you can make the most of it.
• HOW TO: Hire Top Talent in Emerging Industries
  How can you find talented, experienced employees if your industry is only a few years old? Here are some ways to leverage the social web in your search for an all-star team.
• 5 Excellent Small Business Blogs To Learn From
  Here are five small businesses that are using a blog to reach the local community and showcase the company’s expertise.
• HOW TO: Launch Any Product Using Social Media
  The social web is an effective way to promote your wares, but you need a multi-faceted approach, and there are many cost factors to consider.
• Scaling Instagram: How the Photo Sharing Startup Avoided Catastrophe in Its First Days
  Instagram is one of the most popular photo sharing apps out there. Here’s a look at how the startup has scaled and handled demand since its October launch.
• 8 Ways Companies Can Contribute to Open Source Communities
  How can enterprises evaluate which communities to work with and how to get involved? Here are some suggestions.
• 7 Tips For Growing a Two-Sided Online Marketplace
  In the early stages of your business, how can you cater to buyers and sellers at the same time without alienating either one?
• How the Pros Measure Social Media Marketing Success
  Brands are pouring money into social media marketing programs, but there’s no standard way to assess success. Here, three experts weigh in on ROI.
• 18 Ways to Earn Money From Crowdworking
  Join the crowd. You may not be able to get rich quick, but there’s money to be made from crowdworking if you can match your talents to the right platform.
• 6 Tips for Creating Valuable Branded Content
  Content is still king, but you should be making it for users, not search engines. Here are a few pointers.
• 5 YouTube Marketing Tips for Better Engagement
  Like Facebook and Twitter, discussions are happening on YouTube around video content. Here’s how your brand can tap in.
• HOW TO: Recruit All-Star Employees on a Startup Budget
  Getting top talent should be a number one priority. Here are some tips to get an all-star team on a budget.

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