Twitter Users Employ WWII Hashtag to Skirt French Election Law [VIDEO]

May 6th, 2012
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Socialist challenger François Hollande unseated Nicolas Sarkozy in the French presidential election Sunday, making Sarkozy the first French president in 30 years to lose reelection.

Twitter users circumvented an election results embargo — as they did April 22 during the first round of voting — by using code names… read more

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Social Media Is No Joke at This Year’s Comedy Awards

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

The Comedy Awards is the baby of the awards show ceremonies — only two years old. But the show’s huge digital and social presence keeps pace with the big boys.

The event airs Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, but it was taped last Saturday. Mashable had the… read more

25+ New Examples of HTML5 and CSS3 Websites

May 6th, 2012
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25+ New Examples of HTML5 and CSS3 Websites

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FBI Wants Wiretap-Ready Social Networks Soon [VIDEO]

May 6th, 2012
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to make Facebook and other social networks easier to use for spying on suspected criminals — and it wants access ASAP.

High-ranking FBI officials and other government representatives have been meeting with Internet industry leaders to ask them not to oppose a proposed… read more

Daily Inspiration #1127

May 6th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Twitter Post by Sex Offender Scares Away Star Football Prospect

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

Players tweeting irresponsibly. Embarrassing photos. Unwanted news leaks. Now you can add a new item to the list of ways social media can be a headache for sports teams — unsavory characters scaring away potential stars.

That’s what happened at Ohio State University, where a lauded high school football recruit… read more

Why Apple Won by Betting Against the Web

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

Roger McNamee, the managing director and co-founder of venture capital firm Elevation Partners, has a theory about how Apple became the biggest U.S. technology growth story of all time:

“The thing that made Apple successful was betting against the web,” he said on stage at Mashable Connect Friday.

While Google adopted the… read more

Stars of Front-end Development. JS Lovers.

May 6th, 2012
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Stars of Front-end Development. JS Lovers.

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18 New and Free Fonts For Web Designers

May 6th, 2012
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18 New and Free Fonts For Web Designers

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How Tech Is Changing College Life [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

College students today are more tech savvy than ever before. Just how important is technology to their academic lives?

More than 90% use email to communicate with professors and 73% say they cannot study without technology. Seven in 10 take notes on keyboards instead of paper, virtually all students who… read more

5 Socially Conscious Startups You Need to Know Right Now

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

In our social entrepreneurship series, The World at Work, Mashable interviews the faces behind the startups and projects that are working to make a global impact.

By harnessing the power of the web and digital technology, these companies have offered resources to women-founded startups, funded socially conscious ideas and used… read more

8 Tips To Take Better Travel Pictures

May 6th, 2012
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Digital Photography School

Ever noticed how some people’s vacation pictures are often an imitation of the postcards they could have easily bought at the airport on their way home? Whether it’s the Eiffel Tower or the Sidney Opera, it’s common to try to capture those iconic images. After all, it’s one reason why… read more

How Instagram Took America by Storm [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

Have you caught Instagram fever?

The flaming hot mobile app and recent $1 billion Facebook acquisition now has more than 40 million users.

This Online Colleges infographic shares some impressive stats behind the viral mobile photography app. Instagram gains one new user every second. One billion photos have been taken with… read more

What’s America’s Most Engaging Social Network? You’ll Be Surprised

May 6th, 2012
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Mashable

Try to guess America’s most engaging social network. Facebook? Wrong. Twitter? Wrong. Pinterest? Wrong again. According to comScore‘s most recent social networking data, from the month of March, the San Francisco based site Tagged engages users like no other service. It was the only site to finish in the top… read more

32+ Awesome Examples of Typography in Web Design

May 6th, 2012
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32+ Awesome Examples of Typography in Web Design

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CSS filter effects in action

May 6th, 2012
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CSS filter effects in action

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Reasons to Become a Freelancer

May 6th, 2012
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Specky Boy

For me personally becoming a freelancer was one of the best ideas I’ve ever had. Being a freelancer beats all jobs I have had in the past and maybe more that 99% of all potential jobs I could realistically expect to have. And I certainly can’t complain of… read more

Wallpaper of the Week 202 by Timothée Mathelin

May 6th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

The wallpaper of this week is an image created by Timothée Mathelin also known as “shift”. Timothée is a freelancer graphic designer from France and has been featured on Abduzeedo other times.

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Best WordPress Plugins For Social Media

May 6th, 2012
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Best WordPress Plugins For Social Media

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Brand new free fonts that Are surely very useful in your upcoming designs

May 6th, 2012
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Brand new free fonts that Are surely very useful in your upcoming designs

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32 Amazing Twitter Infographics

May 6th, 2012
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32 Amazing Twitter Infographics

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20 Mouthwatering Instagram Pics [FOOD PORN]

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

The Best of Instagram Series is presented by T-Mobile. Its 4G Tweet Race, a week-long campaign launching May 3, pits Twitter users against one another in a daily, frantic race for retweets. There are 7 races, and the winners of each heat win a new HTC One™ S phone with… read more

Angry Birds Fans Can Now Play on Facebook Timeline

May 5th, 2012
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If you thought your productivity was low because of all the time spent on Facebook Timeline, it’s only about to get worse for Angry Birds fans.

Rovio announced on its official blog that popular mobile game Angry Birds can now be embedded and played on Facebook Timeline through Share… read more

Shapeways CEO: 3D Printing Will Fuel Creative Commerce

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Although 3D printing has been around since the ’80s, it only recently moved out of specialty prototyping shops. As the technology becomes more accessible — allowing anybody to design anything they want — it could revolutionize the way products are made and distributed.

“We think it will give rise to a… read more

Use Red Patterns and Create an Eye-Catching Design

May 5th, 2012
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Use Red Patterns and Create an Eye-Catching Design

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European Space Probe to Search for Life on Jupiter’s Icy Moons [VIDEO]

May 5th, 2012
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The European Space Agency (ESA) announced this week that it’s spending $1.3 billion on a 2022 mission to explore Jupiter’s largest moons. Watch the video above to see why scientists are hopeful that the Jovian system is a sweet spot for extraterrestrial life.

The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will… read more

10 iPhone Cases That Help Support Good Causes

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

1. Mophie Juice Pack Plus – (PRODUCT) RED

If you’ve got the cash to spare, this Mophie case is… read more

5 Social Media Activities for Your Next HR Training Session

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

There’s a new dilemma in today’s training world: Is it prudent to allow technology devices in the classroom? One school of thought is that there should be… read more

47 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Mashable won a Webby Award for our business coverage, so how on earth could you let yourself miss our latest digital media resources? Just kidding — for whatever reason you couldn’t keep up this week, check out our features roundup for the best social media, business and tech resources.

This week,… read more

For Lower-Profile Olympians, Social Media a Key to Branding Success

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Ricky Berens is a world-class athlete, but he’s no Michael Phelps. The two teamed up to help the United States win a relay swimming gold medal at the 2008 Olympics and will probably both participate in the 2012 Games. But outside the pool their lives couldn’t be more different.

Berens… read more

Shopping App NetPlenish Is a Win for Consumers and Sellers

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

NetPlenish CEO Dave Compton believes “there are two types of shoppers: convenience and price-driven.”

Compton says his wife was faced with a common shopping problem — having to visit multiple stores to find the best deals. It was a weekly challenge for her to find a particular brand of dog… read more

Why Marketers Should Get to Know Customers’ ‘Digital Selves’

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Today’s marketers are under-utilizing the large amounts of personal data their customers are sharing publicly every day, according to Adobe’s senior manager of social-media products, Chad Warren. By looking at their customers’ activity not just on social networks but all over the web, brands can potentially engage with them in… read more

Why Online Organizing Is Changing Politics: ‘It’s the Network, Stupid’

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Joe Trippi, campaign manager for Howard Dean’s underdog 2004 presidential bid that began and ended on the web, has a piece of advice for anybody running a political campaign: “It’s the network, stupid.”

Trippi, who literally wrote the book on digital politics, told a packed house at Mashable Connect that the… read more

ROFLcon: What the Internet Talks About Offline

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

The people of the Internet took the weekend off to come together in real life at this year’s ROFLcon, a conference about web culture and those who’ve become famous from it.

Take one step into the conference, and you’ll see Nyan Cat merchandise, a guy with a boombox blaring Rick… read more

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Why Marketing Is Broken and How to Fix It

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

The marketing world needs to stop being so afraid and start solving problems, according to Cindy Gallop, an entrepreneur and consultant whose prescription for growth calls for synthesizing creativity and data collection.

Gallop, who spoke at Mashable Connect Saturday morning, critiqued the current state of marketing, which she believes is driven… read more

Web Designers are Using the Behance Network to Increase Visibility

May 5th, 2012
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Web Designers are Using the Behance Network to Increase Visibility

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A Free 3D Silver Social Media Icon Set

May 5th, 2012
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A Free 3D Silver Social Media Icon Set

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Why the Future of Social Is in the Palm of Your Hand

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

When I leave the house in the morning, the first thing I check is that I have my phone with me. It’s not my keys nor my wallet, but my phone that I’m most worried about forgetting.

My mobile device has become my lifeline in a lot of ways — and… read more

3 Signs That It’s Time To Quit Your Job

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Tony Morrison is the Vice President of Business Development at Cachinko. Find him on Talent Connection and connect with Cachinko on Facebook or Twitter.

In the recent years, we have heard in the news some pretty creative “Take This Job and Shove It” stories. Joey quit his job with the support… read more

All about Pinterest: Novice guide to hot new social network

May 5th, 2012
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All about Pinterest: Novice guide to hot new social network

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‘Supermoon’ Tonight! Tips to See Year’s Biggest Full Moon

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

If the full moon looks a bit bigger and brighter in tonight’s sky, you’re not seeing things: It’s just the “supermoon” — the biggest moon of 2012. And there’s a meteor shower from Halley’s comet peaking tonight, too, adding to the sky show.

Editor’s note: Send us your supermoon pics here!<br… read more

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Here’s the Best Time to Share on Pinterest

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

If you’re doing most of your sharing on Pinterest from the office, you’re doing it wrong. The best time to share things on Pinterest is Saturday morning, according to data from Bitly, the URL shortening service.

Hilary Mason, Bitly’s chief scientist, revealed the nugget during a talk at Mashable Connect in… read more

How Will We Interact With Technology in the Future? [CONTEST]

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

One of the biggest ongoing evolutions in technology has been the way we interact with devices.

Whether it’s function keys on a mainframe, the trackpad on a laptop, or a touchscreen on a smartphone, product interfaces are constantly changing to improve usability. Soon we may not even use our hands… read more

Fonts of Famous Brands Free Downlaod

May 5th, 2012
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Fonts of Famous Brands Free Downlaod

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Best of the Week #221

May 5th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

It’s time for our best news of this week. We have a lot of graphic and web design, a bit of architecture, ads, tech news, awesome reads and other crazy stuff! So take a look at the links we’ve selected for your inspiration and to keep you updated about what’s… read more

CodeBox: Manage Your Snippets Effectively and Efficiently

May 5th, 2012
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Mac App Storm

A snippet, in terms of coding, is a small piece of code that you can use over and over again in various projects. So as a developer (or designer for that matter), it’s useful to have your snippets readily available while you’re working on your next big project.

This is where… read more

10+ Fresh and Useful Pure CSS3 Tutorials [No Javascript] | gonzoblog.nl

May 5th, 2012
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10+ Fresh and Useful Pure CSS3 Tutorials [No Javascript] | gonzoblog.nl

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You! Be Informed! #0003

May 5th, 2012
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YouTheDesigner

Another week has ended, and now it’s time for another roundup of design news! We spent the week poring through our RSS readers and sharing links we found interesting, and I hope you find them useful. Read on and learn a thing or two about the current goings on in… read more

Weekly Web Design and Development Inspiration – N.137

May 5th, 2012
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Specky Boy

This is our weekly selection of our favorite web designs from the past week, thanks to everybody for their recommendations. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think.

Have you tried StylesInspiration yet? It is our web design showcase that aims to not only… read more

Photographers: You Won’t Want to Miss This

May 5th, 2012
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Light Stalking just got a whole lot better for photographers

Our community has grown incredibly fast over the last few years. We are now a strong group of over 500,000 photographers (and growing daily) We know that you are extremely passionate about the art of taking beautiful photos. So, we are… read more

Why Has New York Become a Paradise for Tech Startups?

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Asking budding entrepreneurs where they’d like to build their next startup often elicits the same three-word response: New York City.

Over the past four years, there’s been a 40% spike in startup financing in “Silicon Alley” — a bigger increase than anywhere else in the U.S.

Cities around the world… read more

Want to Turn Your Brand’s Fans Into Expert Advisors? Try This Startup

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.

Name: Needle

Quick Pitch: Needle offers expert live chat service to online retailers to help customers… read more

Half of Consumers Use Smartphones While Working Out [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 5th, 2012
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Mashable

Working out may be a time to unwind and clear your head, but more consumers are turning to smartphones to stay connected while exercising, according to a new study.

A new infographic from market research firm Lab42 found that 51% of consumers are using smartphones during their workouts, whether for checking… read more

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Meetings.io: Online Group Video Chats Without the Hassle

May 4th, 2012
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Web App Storm

Scheduling meetings online is a pain, period.  If you think Skype makes your life easy, well, think twice. First of all, you need to have an account with them, then download and install their bulky software, then pester your friends to do the same if they haven’t done so already… read more

Daily Inspiration #1126

May 4th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

BLUE: Weekly Photography Challenge

May 4th, 2012
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Digital Photography School

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This week your challenge is to take and share an image or two on the theme of BLUE!

It’s been over two years since we went blue in a challenge and last time was very popular. Like last time I’m sure we’ll see lots of blue skies, eyes… read more

Beautiful Houses: NaCl Residence in Maryland

May 4th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

The idea in this series is to show beautiful and inspiring houses. Houses that are remarkable for its design, elegance, elements, concept or simply because they are beautiful. So if you like architecture, interior design and beautifully designed houses, you are at the right spot. Check out this week beautiful… read more

Portrait Tip: Don’t Fill the Frame

May 4th, 2012
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Digital Photography School

“Fill the Frame with your subject!”

I still remember my high school photography teacher instructing our class with this rule. He drummed it into us week after week and his words have echoed in my ears ever since – 20-something years – almost every time I raise my camera to take… read more

GrexIt: Turning Business Email Into an Internal Knowledge Base

May 4th, 2012
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Web App Storm

Most of our business decisions, it seems, are made in our inboxes. We research the best tools for our job, contact customers, discuss plans with coworkers, and more, all via email. Many of us use old emails for references, too, and I find myself searching through Sparrow for old emails… read more

Tomahawk: A Full-Featured Open Source iTunes Alternative

May 4th, 2012
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Mac App Storm

Since being introduced in 2001, iTunes’ features have expanded well beyond its name. Once a simple music player, it has evolved beyond the realm of tunes and into a hub for just about all the media on our Macs. It also features an enormous digital content store, and is the… read more

How to Filter Out Problem Editorial Clients

May 4th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Savvy freelance editors often have a preternatural ability to zero in on dream clients and to steer clear from troublesome ones.

Ideal clients are those that are effortless to work with, straightforward and clear, and earn you the most money in a short period of time.

In contrast, challenging… read more

How Should Firms Frame Their Social Media Strategy?

May 4th, 2012
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InstantShift

Formulating the social media strategy for any business involves answering quite a few ‘whys’, ‘hows’, ‘whats’ etc. This article explores the intermediate decisions to be taken by a firm in its social media journey right from conceptualization of entry to launch.

Customers are bombarded with messages from various newspapers, TV channels… read more

You Design It, They Do It

May 4th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

What if someone came to you and said, “I’ve designed this great website, but people don’t stay on it. Why?” How would you respond? Would you ask them whether they have done extensive A/B testing? Would you recommend testing the usability of the website?

People like to test a number of… read more

The Human Touch: Building User Relationships and Trust In Web Design

May 4th, 2012
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Noupe

When creating websites you have to consider a great deal of aspects such as usability, visual-appeal, the technical side, and last but not least, brand building. Many successful and profitable businesses have been tackled this brand building with user-centric website design. They do this for different reasons, but the one… read more

Five Free WordPress Theme Package from WP Theme Generator

May 4th, 2012
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Specky Boy

Today we have an amazing freebie for you – A package of five WordPress Themes courtesy of the guys from WP Theme Generator. All five of the feature-rich themes have been built to demonstrate the power, functionality and awesomeness of their generator. You can download them all for… read more

Photoshop CS6 Tutorials: 30+ New Tips And Tricks

May 4th, 2012
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Designrfix

Once or twice a week I like to come up with articles that really expose my viewers to the various types of tutorials that they need to get their latest design projects off the ground. In this post, you’ll find everything from Creating a Dark Knight Rises Style Wallpaper in… read more

Shining Examples of European Comic Book Covers

May 4th, 2012
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YouTheDesigner

As mentioned in our third edition of You! Be Inspired!, May is the month that celebrates everything and anything geeky. You the Designer’s team is composed of different types of geeks because of our various interests. One thing that binds us all, so to speak, is our love for comic… read more

TextDrop: An Online Text Editor for Your Dropbox Files

May 3rd, 2012
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Web App Storm

There’s dozens of writing apps out there, ranging from the basic plain text editors built into your OS to advanced note apps that can store all your text notes, as well as PDFs and a zillion other things. Even if you’re looking for a minimalist writing app, there’s so many… read more

15 Useful Chrome Extensions For Designers And Developers

May 3rd, 2012
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Smashing Apps

Google Chrome is the most favorite web browser not only for the developers and designers but also for the general public because it is simple, fast and provides enjoyable browsing session. Since it is the product of Google, you can expect extraordinary and high quality upgrades and improvements.

Here we have… read more

EasyRotator Giveaway – Winners Announced

May 3rd, 2012
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Specky Boy

Last weeks EasyRotator Giveaway has just ended and it is now time to announce our randomnly chosen winners.

The Winners

Congratulations to the winners. You should have all by now received your winner email, if not, please do get in touch with us.

Name: Eric Bryant
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Name: John… read more

22 Fresh And Free Fonts For Your Design

May 3rd, 2012
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DesignM.ag

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In this post we have put together some high quality free fonts. If you like these fonts you might also want to check out our previous posts below.

30 Free And High Quality Fonts

50 High-Quality Free Fonts for Professional Design

Silverfake 

Metropolis

Intro

Graduate 

Bobber Typeface

Grammatica

Nougatine… read more

Tuts+ Premium Pack – Exercise Poses

May 3rd, 2012
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Vector Tuts

Today we have a unique Tuts+ Premium Pack, which is created in Illustrator by Sharon Milne. It’s filled with 12 illustrated of men’s health exercise poses, much like the ones you’d find in sections of glossy magazine. Each is completely vector, available in AI and EPS formats. Log in or… read more

Removing Stumbling Blocks In Mobile Forms

May 3rd, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

A few weeks ago, I was quite surprised when I saw the pavement quickly approaching while I was out for a walk. Laying there stunned, I soon realized what had happened: I fell. Ouch. B-minus. I normally try to be as attentive as possible, but this time a big crack… read more

What Your Social Media Activity Says About Your Personality

May 3rd, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

I’m a sucker for a good study, and a team of Asian researchers have come out with one about how your social networking sites can accurately predict your personality—something you may (or may not) want to do if you run your own business.

There is a theory out there, which… read more

Organize Your Post-Production Files With Post Haste

May 3rd, 2012
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Mac App Storm

Anyone working in a post-production field knows (or at least should know) the importance of a good file structure and naming system. With information, media, various files and more coming at you from every direction it can be difficult to find a place for everything. However, if a client abruptly… read more

5 Tips for Getting Featured on Top Design Blogs

May 3rd, 2012
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Web Design Ledger

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No matter what sort of art you create – whether you are a graphic designer, painter, illustrator, digital artist, videographer, or any other type of artist – being featured on the web’s top art and design blogs can result in a huge surge of active followers,… read more

On Dreaming the Future

May 3rd, 2012
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Fuel Your Creativity

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Photo: Presence by maistora.

Rewind to ten years ago.

In 2002, the iPod had just hit the market the previous year. Netflix hadn’t had their first profitable year yet. It was still 2 years until Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, GMail, or Orkut were officially introduced. The next year came… read more

You! Be Inspired! #0003

May 3rd, 2012
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YouTheDesigner

May’s a month we (geeks) love so much. There’s a bunch of geeky stuff going on all month long – we’ll be seeing the much- anticipated Avengers film on the fourth, which coincidentally falls in with Star Wars day. We also have May 25th which celebrates Geek Pride Day; it… read more

16th Annual Webby Awards – The Winners

May 2nd, 2012
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Specky Boy

Dubbed as the Academy Awards of the internet, the 16th annual Webby Awards were announced recently.

The Webby Awards honor online performers in four different categories: Websites, interactive advertising, online film & video and mobile apps. Again, each category is split into two prizes – The Webby Awards themselves… read more

Focus On Orlando Uy ~ Walking With His Camera

May 2nd, 2012
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Digital Photography School

I met Orlando through social media about year ago and I quickly subscribed to his blog ‘A Walk With My Camera’. I’ve never been to the Philippines but I have discovered the people of Tacloban through Orlando’s lens. His love and respect for mankind shine through his images. Although his… read more

Over 46 Powerful Geeklets and Scripts for the Geek Within You

May 2nd, 2012
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Mac App Storm

GeekTool is a small, yet remarkably powerful application that some neglect because of it’s steep learning curve. Thankfully for uniquely useful apps like GeekTool, there is always a community of users that make the app even better — and in this case simpler.

From basic to exceedingly complex, the following is… read more

World’s Longest Invoice: Dealing With Clients Who Don’t Pay Up

May 2nd, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Have you ever been stiffed by a client? Many freelancers have—and it sucks. More often than not, the cost to take the client to court is frequently much more expensive than the unpaid invoice. So what’s a freelancer to do?

One thing they can do is join forces in a… read more

Applying Macrotypography For A More Readable Web Page

May 2nd, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Any application of typography can be divided into two arenas: micro and macro. Understanding the difference between the two is especially useful when crafting a reading experience, because it allows the designer to know when to focus on legibility and when to focus on readability.

This article focuses mostly on a… read more

Quick Tip: Using a Photoshop Clipping Path within InDesign

May 2nd, 2012
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Vector Tuts

Today we are going to explore using Clipping Paths created in Photoshop within InDesign. The following tut will explain what format to export to and how to apply the Clipping Path using InDesign’s built in features. Additionally I will guide you to the tools needed for editing the Clipping Path… read more

Nimble: CRM for Social Salespeople

May 2nd, 2012
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Web App Storm

Way back in 1989, when the idea of using computers to manage customer relationships was still in its infancy, a guy by the name of John Ferrara founded Goldmine Software which would spend the next decade pioneering CRM software solutions. In 1999 he sold Goldmine to a South African firm…. read more

PrivacyScan: Protecting Your Privacy Both Online and Off

May 2nd, 2012
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Mac App Storm

As more of our lives are shared online, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of the things we want to keep private. You may be surprised how much of a trail you leave behind just from browsing the Internet. From saved cookies to form history, your personal information is… read more

Announcement: Winners of Grafpedia Giveaway

May 2nd, 2012
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InstantShift

A weeks ago, we created a contest at instantShift called Win 70.000 graphic Items with Grafpedia had announced the 5 winners of Grafpedia VIP Accountsto InstantShift readers.

We’ve got more than 80 response comments. After voiding spam and non-legit comments we have left with 68 valid comments. It’s really good to… read more

How One Actor Used an iPhone to Land a Role in the ‘Star Trek’ Sequel [VIDEO]

May 2nd, 2012
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Now here’s something straight out of the future: A British actor used his iPhone to land a role in the J.J. Abrams-directed sequel to Star Trek.

Benedict Cumberbatch is a 35-year-old actor who has appeared in a number of films including War Horse, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Atonement… read more

Screenleap Aims to Make Conference Calls More Like Social Media

May 2nd, 2012
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The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.

Name: Screenleap

Quick Pitch: Share your computer screen on the web with one click.

Genius Idea: No software is… read more

2012: Year of the Online Political Ad [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 2nd, 2012
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The 2012 race to the White House is shaping up to be the most expensive in history — and an ever-increasing amount of campaign spending is going towards online advertising and social media.

So far, presidential candidates have spent seven times the amount of money spent in 2008 on digital ads…. read more

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Daily Inspiration #1123

May 1st, 2012
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This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Instagram and its Impact on the World of Photography

May 1st, 2012
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A Guest Post by Guy Prives.

If you were not on a hot-air balloon for a journey around the world or in a Tibetan monastery on a pilgrimage yet have experienced these images on Facebook then it’s likely you’ve already been exposed to Instagram.

“Instagram” the photo-sharing application, recently bought by Facebook,… read more

Death Metal Illustrations by Mark Riddick

May 1st, 2012
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As every kid who enjoyed heavy metal I started illustrating influenced by CD covers from bands as Sepultura, Slayer and Cannibal Corpse. I always enjoyed the gore and splatter aesthetic of this type of artwork, but I actually thought no one could make a living doing extreme metal artworks. I… read more

Super Cool Illustrations by Johnny Dombrowski

May 1st, 2012
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One thing I love about illustration is the variety of styles a single illustrator does nowadays. Everyone is multi-task, and also does lots of cool stuff, like this American artist, Johnny Dombrowski. His work is pretty amazing.

The variety of styles of his work just assures me on how talented this… read more

Twitter Is Exploring a Premium Version, CEO Suggests

May 1st, 2012
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Twitter might be developing a premium version of its service, CEO Dick Costolo indicated on stage at Wired‘s business conference in New York City Tuesday afternoon.

An audience member asked Costolo whether Twitter would ever introduced a “pro” version for individual users. Costolo refused to confirm that Twitter was working to… read more

Spam Texts: 4.5 Billion Messages a Year and Counting [VIDEO]

May 1st, 2012
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Text message spam promising free iPads or cash rewards may be obnoxious and unwanted, but they also carry a greater danger: clicking on texts can install malware that collects personal data from your phone.

They’re also booming faster than any other sector of the tech industry. Spam text… read more

Satirical iPad Magazine Makes Amazing Use of HTML5

May 1st, 2012
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What can a tablet magazine do that a real magazine can’t? One new publication launched on the iPad Tuesday is one of the best examples yet — and its staff of hilarious, talented writers is just the icing on the cake.

The magazine, Blackline, is an extension of a comedy podcast,… read more

Oprah Facebook Game Wants You to Thank the World

May 1st, 2012
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Oprah launched a Facebook app Monday — as part of an effort to thank every person in the world, no less, for contributing something to someone’s life.

The premise is simple: Thank just one person you know, then click the “I Said Thank You” button at Oprah.com or via Oprah’s Facebook… read more