This week marked the beginning of summer, and we hoped you kicked it off right with some adventures under the sun. The only drawback to barbecues, picnics and days at the beach? You might have missed out on some of Mashable's features coverage this week.
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Don't worry -- like a thick, even spread of 30 SPF, we've got you covered. Here's a roundup of the top resources in social media, business and tech that you may have missed while basking in the summer sun.
Check out a slew of infographics that will answer questions like, "Are you sharing too much on social media?" and "What would it be like to live in a world without internet?" Not to mention the age-old question: "Does Facebook know your love secrets?"
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We've also got posts that dispel myths about big data and reveal just how much data is generated every single minute. Looking for ways to boost your brand's online traffic? Look out for stories about boosting site traffic on Facebook and some fresh new mobile platforms that your business could leverage.
And because we presume you might be reading this on the porch while sipping on your favorite summer drink, we want to make sure you know how to stay frosty all summer long with 7 Cool Gadgets to Chill Your Summer Drinks. Enjoy!
Editor's Picks
- Do You Suffer From Social Media FOMO? [INFOGRAPHIC]
How common is FOMO -- or Fear of Missing Out -- among social media users, and what can you do about it? This infographic sheds some light. - 6 Ways to Gamify Your Facebook Marketing
As marketing on Facebook pages grows, so does the interest in using gamification. Here are six ways to use it. - 5 Apps That Reward You Just for Using Them
If you like rewards, here are five mobile apps that insist you treat yourself. - 7 Cool Gadgets to Chill Your Summer Drinks
To save you from warm beer, tepid wine and unchilled cans, we have gathered up seven gadgets to cool down your drink of choice. - How to Create Real Relationships With Social Marketing
A return on relationship is the value that accrues over time through connection, loyalty, and sharing. That’s what you want. Here’s why.
Social Media
- 6 Personal Secrets Your Facebook Profile Isn't Keeping
You might be surprised how much of your Facebook page is inappropriate for work. Here are a few things you may not have considered. - YouTube Cover Song Face-Off: Maroon 5's 'Payphone'
Each week, we pick a popular song, find standout covers of it and ask you to vote for your favorite. This week's song is "Payphone." - Music Monday: Hear Our Favorite Summer Songs and Tell Us Yours
We love listening to music and sharing too, so we're kicking off Music Monday with a Spotify playlist of our favorite summer songs. - 20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our social TV chart. - 13 Must-Follow Musicians on Instagram
Want to go on tour with your favorite musician? These rock stars on Instagram will make you feel like you are. - How Facebook Handles Inappropriate Content
Ensuring that Facebook's community of more than 900 million people abides by the company's user policies is a task that requires hundreds of employees. - How to Get More Likes, Shares on Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you're looking to get better engagement out of your Facebook posts, add more pictures and start speaking in the first person. - What Happens When You Report a Post on Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]
Facebook's Social Reporting is a set of tools used to report offensive images and status updates. But what happens when a report is filed? - Does Facebook Know Your Love Secrets? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Like to keep your love life under wraps? Be careful if you're on Facebook. This infographic shows how much the social network can predict. - Acute or Obtuse, Show Us Your Best Angular Photos
Any two intersecting lines form an angle. For this Mashable Photo Challenge, we want to see how you interpret angles. - Why Social Networks Won't Kill the Blog
Online Cassandras meet this growth in social media with dread. Are these newer tools Twitter-killers? The end-times for blogs? Not exactly. - 20 Close-Up Photos of Texture You Can Almost Feel
For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked readers to take a close look at the world around them and send us pictures of texture. - How Much Data Is Created Every Minute? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ever wondered just how much data is funneled into the web? This infographic will give you the answer, down to the minute. - 6 Pinterest Tips From Power Users
Six highly successful Pinterest pros, give their personal tips on how to "pin to win" on the social networking site. - Do You Share Too Much on Social Media? [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic examines whether social media users actually share more than is necessary -- or safe -- online.
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
- How Big Brands Create Social Media Campaigns
Ever wonder how big brands launch social media campaigns? Here's how. - How to Pick the Best Crowdfunding Platform
Wondering what crowdfunding platform makes sense for you? Here are six online crowdfunding platforms, each targeting specific industries./li> - The Surprising Cost of Advertising 'Sexy' Terms on Etsy
When it comes to keywords in the handmade marketplace, Etsy, “penis” and “vagina” are not created equal. - Top 5 Myths About Big Data
It appears that Big Data is still a very big mystery to many, including some in the field. Here are the top five Big Data myths. - Why Sephora Is Betting Big on Digital Shopping
It's no longer enough to be a social brand; companies must now become social businesses. Here's how Sephora is leading the charge. - Why the Interest Graph Is a Marketer’s Best Friend
The interest graph gives marketers the chance to demonstrably generate revenue. Check out the following examples. - The Connection Between Education, Money and Happiness
Vivek Wadhwa and PayPal founder Peter Thiel have overlooked one important factor when debating the importance of education: happiness. - LLC: Which Flavor Is Right for Your Company?
So you want to start up your company as an LLC? Did you know there are tons of options to consider before you file? - 5 Tips to Know Before You Buy or Sell a Website
Buying or selling a website can be like buying a house. These tips and tricks can help you identify key problems before they happen. - Why Are B2B Social Media Firms So Hot?
For a handful of enterprise social media firms, 2012 has been a version of 1999. - Behind the Launch: Our Startup Hits the Floor at E3
Vungle's business development team heads to Los Angeles for E3, with just two days remaining until launch. - The Importance of Business Intelligence
Do your business and product teams work together? They should. - 6 Easy Ways to Boost Site Traffic With Facebook
For B2B companies who are naturally focused on lead generation, an increased emphasis on Facebook as a traffic source is key. Here's why. - 6 Ways to Gamify Your Facebook Marketing
As marketing on Facebook pages grows, so does the interest in using gamification. Here are six ways to use it. - More Than Half of Kickstart Projects Fail. Does it Matter?
Around 7,000 of Kickstarters have never received a single pledge. (The site has hosted more than 60,000 projects in total.) - 45+ Events in Business, Mobile and Marketing
Our Events Board helps event organizers and the Mashable community convene at events in social media, tech, marketing and other fields. - 5 Digital Trends Shaping the Consumer Experience
As marketers, what are the trends driving consumers from a socially based consumption model to one of experience? Here are the top five. - 3 Mobile Platforms Your Brand Should Leverage
Brands know the next phase of the social web is connecting with fewer people and making a bigger impact. These mobile platforms are key. - What it Takes to Make Your Product Viable
How do you make the next product you build as successful as possible? If you can’t answer that, here's how to fix it. - Why Email Scammers Are Always 'From Nigeria' [VIDEO]
A Microsoft researcher says he knows why so many email scammers claim to be from Nigeria. It's a simpler explanation than you might think. - Why It's Not So Hard to Develop for Multiple Mobile Platforms
On this week's episode of Behind the Launch, Google Ventures' partner and Android co-founder Rich Miner offers some tips for developing for Android. - 5 Organizations That Produce Excellent Content
Here are five examples of organizations that are tremendously effective with content, and what they can teach others trying to do the same. - 6 Mobile Apps for Your Job Hunt
Hot on the trail for a new job? It's time to take advantage of some great mobile apps available on your smartphone. - 5 Advanced Twitter Tips for Your Small Business
Here are five can't-miss advanced Twitter tips for running a small business' social networking efforts.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
- 5 Extraordinary Tales of Lost or Stolen Gadgets
Devices that we think are gone for good are sometimes recovered and returned to the rightful owners using recovery apps or the cloud. - 5 Reasons Mobile Is the Future of Sustainable Development
Here are 5 ways mobile is being used to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. - Why Sitting Too Much Is Dangerous
Sitting too much at work? These tips can help office workers relieve pain and prevent injuries. - Building a PC? You Need This Chart
This poster itemizes all the ports, connectors, sockets, cards, slots and cables you’ll need to identify when piecing your PC together. - Microsoft Surface: Everything You Need to Know
We've rounded up everything you need to know about the tablet and how it stacks up against the competition. - 23 Gorgeous Gaming Wallpapers for Your Desktop
Show off your gamer cred with one of these hand-picked pieces of desktop art. - Ever Imagined a World Without Internet? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ever tried to imagine a world without the Internet? This infographic breaks down just how scary that would be. - Game of Phones: How the World Downloads iOS, Android Apps
A new infographic reveals that Android app downloadsarer growing at a rate much faster than Apple iOS app downloads. - 5 Ways to Bring Family Game Night Into the 21st Century
Check out these apps, games and gadgets that can help digitize your family game night. - Learn How the Magnetosphere Works in Just 4 Minutes [VIDEO]
NASA's Community Coordinated Modeling Center demonstrates how Earth's magnetosphere, solar wind, ocean currents and weather works. - 5 'Call of Duty' Alternatives You Might Enjoy More
If you’ve finished Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there are plenty of military-themed first- and third-person shooter games to try. - Photo Management: Which Tool Is Right for You?
There are myriad ways to organize your burgeoning photo collection. From Mac to PC, pro to hobbyist, we provide the full rundown. - How to Build Your Own Cellphone [VIDEO]
As beautifully designed as the latest smartphones are, they're missing one thing -- individuality. - 7 Cool Projects From Young Geniuses
We found seven kids, from 9 to 19, who have already produced great things. - Inside the Mind of a Freelancer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thinking about making the move to freelancing? This infographic will give you the rundown on current freelancers' sentiments. - How To Filter Your Gmail Like a Pro
Here are several tips and tricks that'll teach you how to filter your Gmail messages like a pro. - 5 Exclusive PlayStation 3 Games You Have to See
As PlayStation 3 enters its sixth year on shelves, Sony debuts new games, with a lineup that features familiar faces and new titles. - 10 Terrific Accessories That Celebrate the Typewriter
To celebrate the invention of the first ever "type-writer," we have found 10 tech cases that feature fantastic typewriter-influenced designs.
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