29 ESSENTIAL SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

by  Zachary Sniderman

 http://mashable.com/2010/09/12/essential-resources-roundup-6/

With school finally starting in earnest, we understand if you missed one or two of our essential resources from the past week or so.

The 29 lists and reviews below will get you fully caught up on all things social. Our Social Media section takes a look at the next five years in the field, and breaks down the new Vogue.com. Tech & Mobile can help you get around New York City, learn about tech’s biggest names, or learn more about Apple’s new app guidelines. Business tools come with tips for scoring a digital PR job, trends in social media advertising, and a look at emerging social media platforms.
Looking for even more social media resources? This guide appears every weekend, and you can check out all the lists-gone-by here any time.

• The Next 5 Years in Social Media
  What’s in store for the future of social media? Trends point to a more connected future built on the backs of today’s major social players.
• 5 Hilarious TV Episodes About Tech and Social Media
  We’ve collected five of the funniest TV episodes that send up our beloved Facebook, Apple, FarmVille, Chatroulette and more.
• Dissecting the New Vogue.com: How One Magazine Did the Web Right
  We look at how and why “Vogue” chose its new look for its website.
• HOW TO: Follow New York Fashion Week Online
  Didn’t get an invite to the hottest fashion shows? Don’t despair. There are plenty of ways to follow what’s hot on the runway right from your web browser.
• FarmVille vs. Real Farms [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Have you ever wondered how virtual farming and actual farming stack up? Do humans produce more virtual crops than real ones? We’ve harvested all the interesting data for you here.
• HOW TO: Get the Most from Fashion’s Night Out with Social Media
  There are so many events, deals and parties happening on Fashion’s Night Out in NYC. Check out this guide to the most interactive and social happenings of the evening.

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• 35 Entertaining 404 Error Pages
  Nobody likes stumbling upon a nasty 404 error page. Check out these 35 designs for some of the most entertaining 404 error pages around.
• 6 BlackBerry Apps to Cure iPhone Envy
  Don’t be jealous of your friend’s new iPhone. We’ve gathered a handful of BlackBerry apps that accomplish all those fancy iOS tricks.
• 10 Great Watches for Gadget Lovers [PICS]
  Move over, Dick Tracy. Whether you want to make a call, control your iPod or record a video, this gallery has a gadgety watch for you.
• 15 Incredible iPhone Dog Photographs
  This gallery contains some incredible dog photographs, captured and edited on the iPhone from talented photographers all around the world.
• 10 Replacement Icons to Re-Beautify iTunes 10
  Re-beautify your desktop and put an end to eyestrain, headaches and the general feeling of malaise that may accompany the use of the default icon.
• 9 Free Mobile Apps for Exploring New York City
  Want to get the most out of NYC (or just find the nearest public bathroom)? These nine free apps can help you navigate the big apple.
• HOW TO: Set Up Missed Call Notifications in Google Voice
  We explain how to turn on the notifications for calls going to your Google Voice () number as well as your “real” mobile number.
• 3 iPad Apps that Reinvent News Reading
  These three apps reinvent what it means to read the news by creating a more dynamic, social and visually stimulating way to consume media.
• HOW TO: Be a Hybrid Designer/Developer
  Here are a few steps to get you started on your way to becoming a digital Swiss army knife, and some 140-character tips from others who have achieved their web dev goals.
• Google Instant Predictions From A to Z
  It’s a fascinating Google ()-defined alphabet soup — especially when you consider the instant results and how this may influence search user behavior.
• 11 True Stories Behind Tech’s Top Names
  Why “BlackBerry?” Who came up with “Twitter?” Tech names can be as clever as they are random. Here’s the back story on 11 company namesakes.
• 10 Killer Google Chrome Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts
  There are lots of easy but not-so-obvious ways to make Google’s browser more efficient and personal. Check out this list of tips for power surfers.
• What Apple’s Guideline Changes Mean for Developers
  Developers have been crying out to Apple for more transparency and openness in its app process. Today’s announcements are a good way towards fulfilling those goals.

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