20 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed

Top 10 Funny Dog Videos on YouTube

If there's one thing the Internet is good for, it's funny pet content.

This post rounds up some premium canine hilarity from YouTube that you simply cannot miss.

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 09:07 AM PDT

Logos Image It's that time again — time to tap into all the tips, tricks, apps, and expert advice that may have flown under your radar this past week. We've corralled these must-reads into one handy list for your browsing convenience.

This edition is ripe with valuable info, including the biggest trends to watch on Twitter, some creative advice on keeping your business strategy social, a list of the best new web apps built for Google Buzz, and plenty more. And if you're in the mood for a bit of web-based entertainment, see below for some fun YouTube compilations and amazing iPad video demos.

Social Media

Facebook vs. Google: The Billion Dollar Battle to Be Your Default Social Profile
Both of these Internet giants are vying to become your main destination for social, search, and shopping. This posts discusses the seeds they are sowing now in the hopes of future web dominance.
5 Simple Social Design Tips From the Masters
Good design is a critical component of the social web. We asked the experts for some simple advice that can make or break your next social design.
5 Big Twitter Trends to Follow Right Now
Day-to-day Twitter trends are interesting to follow, but it's important to step back and take a look at where the social network is headed, and the challenges it will face in the future. This post takes a meta look at the state of the Twitterverse.
10 Amazing Magic Trick Videos on YouTube
YouTube is home to some amazing content, and the prestidigitation department is no exception. Check out these ten close-up and street magic tricks, each of which packs a solid wow-factor, and will leave you wondering, "How'd they do that?"
Top 10 Funny Dog Videos on YouTube
If there's one thing the Internet is good for, it's funny pet content. This post rounds up some premium canine hilarity from YouTube that you simply cannot miss.
5 Free Ways to Identify that Song Stuck in Your Head
The days of agonizing over those relentless and unidentified melodies are over. The Internet, in all its musical genius, offers up a handful of ways to pinpoint the tune that simply won't let you go.
Why Chatroulette Is More Than Just Penises
The stunning viral runaway success of Chatroulette is often overshadowed by the "naughty bits" that are so prevalent on the service. This post delves deeper into the trend to discuss what the phenomenon of random, anonymous video chat means for the greater web culture.
12 Fresh Web Tools for Getting the Most Out of Google Buzz
Though still in its infancy, Google Buzz is quickly gaining traction with the help of eager developers who have pounced on the network's open API. If you're looking to integrate, connect, and spread your Buzz around the web, check out these 12 useful tools.
5 Ways to Go Green for Earth Day with Social Media
The social web is the perfect medium for spreading the word about an important cause. This post offers up five ways to get involved with the environmental movement, just in time for Earth Day.
15+ Great Ways to Find Web Design and Development Work
For web designers and developers looking to take on new projects, the Internet offers a great number of online resources that can help them find work. Here are more than 15 places for web creatives to land gigs.