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Take Facebook’s video chat launch — we’ll guide you in setting it up. Or the space shuttle launch — we provide the Twitter accounts for dozens of astronauts and space experts. And Google+ has been on the minds of millions — we present its pros and cons. Mashable not only releases breaking news, we help you learn how to apply it to your business, your interests and your personal life.
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If spare time for reading didn’t exactly factor into your busy week, here’s a roundup of resources that appeared on Mashable.
Editors’ Picks
- Top 10 TrueHDR iPhone Photos
We showcase 10 fantastic TrueHDR iPhone photographs in this gorgeous gallery. - 5 Tips for Creating More Efficient Social Media Processes
Find out how your business can save time, money and other valuable resources by creating more efficient social media processes. - 11 Startups That Found Success By Changing Direction
Sometimes the best thing your company can do is something else. - 15 Keyboard Shortcuts to Enhance Your PC Productivity
If you’re aiming to speed up your workflow and impress your colleagues at the same time, check out these little keyboard gems. - How the Private Space Race Has Taken Off
Private manned spaceflight is set to revolutionize aerospace and give future generations the ability to visit the stars on the cheap. - Space Exploration: 9 Private Sector Companies Ready to Take Off
After Atlantis launched on Friday, NASA’s shuttle program will end. But thanks to private sector companies, space exploration is far from over. - HOW TO: Measure the ROI of a Content Marketing Strategy
Measuring the ROI on content is difficult, especially if you’re not judging success by ad revenue. Here are three steps to effectively measure your content strategy.
Social Media
- Google+: The Pros & Cons
Here are some pros and cons of Google+ from the social network’s early users. - Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
Wondering which topics had Twitter abuzz this past week? Check out the full list of top trends. - 3 New Apps For Self Improvement
Since Americans had some extra time last weekend for the Fourth of July, we highlighted three startups with products that could help you improve your finances, dating conundrums or skills. - Mashable Picks: Our 11 Favorite Tumblr Themes
Browsing for a beautiful new blog? These 10 Tumblr themes come highly recommended by Mashable staff. - The History of America, As Told by Facebook [PIC]
In honor of Independence Day, The New York Times published an op-art depicting America’s would-be Facebook profile, entitled “Like It or Unfriend It?” - HOW TO: Import Your Facebook Contacts on Google+
A new Google Chrome extension makes extracting Facebook contacts a lot easier, helping new Google+ users more easily reconstruct their respective social graphs. - 10 Accessories to Cheer Up Your Office Break Room [PICS]
If your company staff room’s highlights are a handful of tattered magazines, a tired vending machine and a half-dead plant, then take a look at these creative ideas. - The Connected States of America [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Connected States of America shows that social interactions do not always coincide with administrative borders. - HOW TO: Get Your Own Google+ Vanity URL
Gplus.to lets you create a vanity URL for your Google+ Profile. - HOW TO: Launch Facebook Skype Video Chat [PICS]
Our first look, with images, at Facebook’s Skype-powered video chat. - The 20 Most-Shared Video Ads This Month
Angry Birds get real and a video with a real bird turns out to be fake in June’s 20 Most-Shared Video Ads of the Month. - 10 Top Google+ Users Weigh In on the Web’s Newest Social Network
We’ve scoured the profiles, Twitter feeds and blogs of the top Google+ users. You might be surprised to hear their reviews of the recent social networking phenomenon. - 4 Fresh Ways To Share Video on Twitter
When words or pictures won’t suffice on Twitter, rev up your tweets by sharing videos via these four sharing services. - Which TV Shows Were the Most Social in June? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Trendrr put together an infographic detailing the most social TV shows on broadcast and cable in June 2011. - 4 Ways Colleges Can Take Their Social Media Presence to the Next Level
Most schools have a social presence, but what strategies can they use to take it from good to great? - Space Tweets: 23 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts for Astronomy Lovers
Twitter provides a wealth of astronomy information. Here are 23 ways to space out your Twitter feed. - Texting Teens: Typing Replaces Talking [INFOGRAPHIC]
Has texting taken over as the primary form of communication for today’s teens? - 7 Great JavaScript Resources
As a JavaScript developer, you’ll need to keep up with the latest news and learn new skills. We’ve put together a list of our favorite JavaScript resources to help save you time and energy. - 10 Fascinating Facts About Phone Numbers
You probably dial a few of them every day, but do you ever stop and think about what’s behind a phone number? When the first numbers were introduced? How you ended up with the area code you did? - The Future of Mobile Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]
We know that mobile payments are redefining commerce, but will our phones soon replace our wallets? - HOW TO: Leverage Location for Better Ad Campaigns
While local advertising may not be new, the question is, how do brands win in this new world of location media? - Zynga’s Journey From Founding to IPO [INFOGRAPHIC]
Zynga’s come a long way in 5 years — and it’s taken a lot of funding and acquired a lot of talent & companies along the way. - 5 DIY Ecommerce Solutions for Small Business
For the small retailer who wants to start selling quickly, there are several great options available in the form of hosted services and subscription-based web applications. - HOW TO: Land a Job at Airbnb
Mashable spoke with Joe Gebbia, Airbnb’s co-founder and chief product officer, to learn more about what it’s looking for in new hires. - Convertible Debt vs. Equity: Which Is Right for Your Startup?
Investors and entrepreneurs butt heads on whether convertible debt is better than equity. Here, we review the pros and cons of each. - 7 Twitter Marketing Campaigns to Learn From
Delve in to Twitter marketing lessons from American Airlines, Network Solutions, UNICEF India, IBM, USA for UNHCR, McDonald’s Canada and appbackr. - HOW TO: Use CoTweet as a Marketing Tool
A great way to keep your social media presences in line is with CoTweet, a web-based social media management and analytics tool. - 7 Winning Examples of Game Mechanics in Action
Gamification is the use of game mechanics to engage audiences and improve a business. These seven gamified innovations should inspire you to strategize via game analysis. - Find a Job in Social Media, Communications or Design
If you’re seeking a job in social media, we’d like to help out. - Why Facebook Relies on Third-Party Agencies to Scale Its Ad Platform
To buy ads on Facebook, you often have to go through 22 firms with access to Facebook’s Ads API. Why are such companies necessary? - 10 Top Tech Entrepreneurs Share Their Favorite Food Trucks
Food trucks purvey the meals on wheels that keep entrepreneurs well-fueled. - 7 Easy Ways to Do Good Online Beyond Donations
Even if you lack spare money and extra time, there are many meaningful ways to give back beyond check writing or volunteering for hours. - How the Private Space Race Has Taken Off
Private manned spaceflight is set to revolutionize aerospace and give future generations the ability to visit the stars on the cheap.
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