Friday marked the much-anticipated Facebook IPO, and boy, do we have have a lot of resources for that topic. Whether you have no idea what an IPO is or you want to know how it might affect you, use our weekly features roundup to catch up.
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We've covered more than just Facebook, though. This week we also have tips and tricks for Viddy beginners, instructions for live-streaming your wedding and a new episode of Behind the Launch. We've also covered socially conscious organizations like Idealist and Keepon, educational Android apps for adults and how social media can help users get internships. We even have a recap of the fantastic events at Mashable Connect.
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Editor's Picks
- It’s Facebook IPO Week: Here’s Everything You Need to Know [VIDEO]
The world's largest social network is going public. Here's what you need to know about the company and its shares. - 10 Facebook Tips for Power Users
Whether you want to improve your timeline, fine-tune your news feed or create a secret Facebook group, you'll find a useful tip here. - The Facebook IPO Timeline
This infographic imagines the road leading up to the Facebook IPO as if it were documented on its own Facebook timeline. - Facebook Meets Wall Street: How the IPO Stacks Up With Tech’s Titans
What did Facebook's biggest tech competitors look like when they went public? Here's a snapshot of the power players. - Facebook’s Fools: 15 Who Missed Out on the Big Paydays
These three people and four companies could have gotten in on the Facebook fortune, but didn't. - 7 Companies That Could Have Been Facebook
Facebook wasn’t the first to introduce social networking. What made past popular sites fall by the wayside? - Hey Soon-to-Be Facebook Millionaires: Read This
Many Facebook employees are going to be official millionaires post-IPO. Here's what they need to know about dealing with all that cash. - Facebook IPO: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Yet
Market analysts and personal finance experts chime in on the question of the day -- should you buy Facebook IPO stock? - 10 Things Facebook Should Spend Its IPO Money On
Facebook stands to make at least $16 billion on its IPO. Here are the areas it should target first with that cash. - 5 Ways Facebook’s IPO Affects Brands
What does Facebook going public mean for brands? Here's the answer.
Social Media
- Mashable Connect: Highlights From the ‘Happiest Conference on Earth’
Mashable Connect returned this year to explore the future of digital with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here are the highlights. - Radical! 12 Tumblrs for ’90s Nostalgia
Tumblr has an affinity for '90s pop culture nostalgia. We've rounded up 12 sites dedicated to this rad decade. - 20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our social TV chart. - When Social Gaming Meets Social Good
App developer Social Reality integrates philanthropy and gaming into brands' social media strategies. - 18 Mashable Family Photos
What does a family portrait look like when it represents a community of millions of people? Our readers sent us photos to help us find out. - The Beginner’s Guide to Facebook
Although rare, you likely know a person or two who still haven’t succumbed to Facebook’s universal lure. Here's how to get started. - 11 Top Celebs to Follow on Viddy
Viddy, the social video editing and sharing app du jour, isn't just racking up millions of ordinary users, but a whole host of celebrities, too. - 9 Essential Viddy Tips and Tricks for Beginners
We’ve delved deeper into video clip app Viddy to bring you some useful tips and tricks on its inner workings and functionality. - How Long Can Facebook Reign As Social Media Champ?
Is there a platform on the market that could truly replace Facebook? According to experts, no.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
- Behind the Launch: How to Court Startup Investors
The Vungle team meets with big names in the investment world. - 4 Things Your Mobile Tells Marketers About You
Customizing content for mobile device types presents lucrative opportunities for marketers and brands. Here are four key areas to focus on. - How to Use Facebook for Pseudo A/B Testing
A company Facebook page offers a unique opportunity to run an A/B test on a website's offering quickly and with little cost. Here's how. - These Are the Most Engaging Brands on Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]
A new infographic from social marketing firm SocialBakers takes a look at which global brands are making the most of their Facebook presences. - Want to Talk it Out? This Startup Puts Group Therapy Online for $9.99
Talktala is an inventive online platform alternative for group therapy. - 6 Things You Need to Know About LinkedIn Recommendations
As you work on LinkedIn recommendations there are a few things to consider. Here are some guidelines about what to do and what not to do. - Behind the Launch: A Promising, Yet Controversial Job Candidate
The Vungle team is looking for an iOS developer. When Rajul's resume comes through, they feel like he's the one...and then things go awry. - Create a Designer Room With New Site ‘Project Decor’
New website Project Decor lets you pull pieces from different top-notch designers to create your dream room. - What’s the Right Facebook Strategy for Brands With Several Locations?
You have a business with several locations -- should you have one presence for the whole brand, or a Facebook Page for each location? - 65+ Events in Business, Marketing, Social Media and Startups
The Events Board allows event organizers and the Mashable Community to convene at events in social media, tech, marketing and other fields. - Want to Change the World? There’s a Job Board for That [VIDEO]
Interested in social good? Idealist is ready to match you with the non-profit job or volunteer opportunity of your dreams. - How Social Media Can Help You Score Your Next Internship [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Online Colleges infographic shows why internship candidates should be giving the same effort to social media profiles as to applications. - Facebook Timeline: 9 Best Practices for Brands
Facebook Timeline for Brands rolled out in March -- here's how to get more bang for your buck. - The Top 10 U.S. Cities With Social-Savvy Small Businesses
A look at the top 10 U.S. cities with small businesses using social media. - 5 Reasons QR Code Marketing Is Broken (and How to Fix It)
QR codes sound like a good idea to marketers, but they aren't exactly customer friendly. Here are the biggest issues and how to fix them. - 4 Steps to Cultivating Online Trust
When you respond to your customers in the right way, you earn that trust -- and build the foundation for a real, long-term relationship.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
- 12 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for Mobile Commerce
A panel of successful entrepreneurs share how businesses can prepare for mobile shopping. - This Cute Robot Helps Children With Autism Socialize
Keepon is a friendly yellow robot that helps children with autism communicate without intimidation. - 7 Heartwarming Digital Projects Parents Made for Kids
Check out these digital projects made by parents, ranging from cute to completely innovative. - Why IT Departments Should Let Employees Use Their Own Devices
Here are five steps that IT leaders can take to prepare for a positive BYOD transformation in their company. - 15 Rad Robot Accessories for Your Office
If your workload is on the heavy side, enlist these office robot buddies to help. - Want to Live Stream Your Wedding? Here’s How
Even dream weddings can be missing something -- friends and family who cannot attend. A company called Marry Me Live will attend your wedding and live stream the event to friends and family around the world. - 6 Educational Android Apps for Adults
Whether you need to brush up on a skill or dive head first into a new topic, there are many great education apps. Here are six we like. - Is Total Gadget Immersion Good or Bad for Kids? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tablets and smartphones are playing greater and greater roles in the lives of kids -- but is that good? This infographic sheds some light. - 5 Ways Teachers Can Evaluate Educational Games
Every wondered what an educational video game has to have in order to be successful? Here's a list.
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