From Source: Mashable

Chances are you’ve been waiting in line all week for the iPhone 4, which means you haven’t been keeping up on your social media resources. Tsk-tsk.

Put said device to good use, and scroll on down for your weekly cavalcade of hints, tips, insights and analysis.

This week’s list includes some great Google facts, web design inspiration, and a few ways to improve your social business model.

Go on, gorge yourself.

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From Source: MyTechOpinion

Facebook celebrated it’s 6th birthday in style…by launching a redesign of the home page. I was excited to be included in the initial 80 million accounts that were updated with the design on February 4th. This new layout is being rolled out to the remaining Facebook users now (Reggie’s still waiting).
I have to say I’ve been a bit annoyed with some of the recent minor changes made by Facebook, but when it comes to this new overhaul…I’m a fan! Most notably, are the cleaner home page appearance and the removal of the bottom “start” bar. The search bar is now prominently displayed in the top center of the home page, just above the News Feed. And the top blue navigation bar has been simplified to include just a few key quick launch links on the left and right sides.
Now just in case you are a tad turned around by this new layout, I put together a quick list of 10 tips for getting reacquainted with the network you know and love!

Listropolis’ Take:

This is rock-solid information if you’re still having trouble navigating Facebook’s new layout. Bookmark it fast, and make sure you read it soon – otherwise, Facebook is sure to switch layouts on you again. Good job Nicole!

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The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World

Facebook Fan Pages are all the rage these days. Every company is doing their best to make a presence in the social web, and many are doing very well. This post is NOT about the big shots. We’re focusing on smaller fan pages that are highly underrated.

It’s impossible to see every fan page, but we feel comfortable without list. And if we missed a page that deserves to be in this list, we’re sure you’ll let us know about it in the comments.

Fan Count: 420,145
About: Nothing in “About” box

Why you’ll like it: TFLN is such an amazing website, and they’ve done their best to port it to Facebook. This is the weakest of the pages, but it does bring the humor that TFLN is known for, but for some reason, it just doesn’t have the same kick as their regular site.

Fan Count: 127
About: For Those Who Like to Watch…..We Salute You!

Why you’ll like it: It’s updated almost daily, and they allow fans to post. Most of the content is videos….Taser videos! It’s a great page for a quick laugh.

Fan Count: 87
About: Tiny little Facebook tips – One bite at a time.

Why you’ll like it: We know you already like Facebook, or you wouldn’t be reading this. Even if you’re a FB expert, this page might teach you something you didn’t know. The posts are all very short, yet very informative.

Fan Count: 49
About: Selling a home is tough these days, and most of the time, the pictures used on the MLS bring people to the listing. Problem is, a lot of people don’t care what the pictures look like. This page is for sharing the best (worst) pics on the MLS.

Why you’ll like it: You might not like this one, but I do. It’s updated almost daily, and shows pictures of homes Realtors use to list their clients’ properties. When you consider these photos are what’s being presented to help sell a home, it sort of puts things in perspective. It’s a niche page, but it’s still pretty damn funny (and a little sad).

Fan Count: 3,671
About: Write your best FmyLife stories on our wall and get ready to laugh hahahaha

Why you’ll like it: Misery loves company. The page is full of people telling their “Fuck My Life” stories. For some reason, I always feel a little better after visiting the page.

Fan Count: 373
About: Weekly Pool Cleaning, Service, and Repair. Servicing the Lake Nona area, and almost everywhere else in Central Florida.

Why you’ll like it: Another niche site, but this company is very interactive with their clients. They allow wall posts by fans, and provide a good mix of humor and instructional material on the wall in the form of videos, pictures, and links. They also have a “Discussions” section, which is great if you have pool questions, but it doesn’t appear there is much discussion going on there. If you own a small business, this is a good model to follow.

Fan Count: 142
About: Like Lists? Of course you do! Listropolis.com is all about the lists. We have originals and also feature some of the all-time best lists found on the internetz. All Your List are Belong to Us (not a typo…google it).

Why you’ll like it: Like you thought we wouldn’t add our own page here. We update our Listropolis FB page daily, and it’s not just posts from here. We assume you’re already a fan of Listropolis, so we hope you’ll join us on Facebook too. We try to keep the updates interesting, and allow for fans to post on our wall too.

Fan Count: 9,074
About: Fail is not fail blog. Many of the pictures, and videos come from fail blog, and other sites. Please see the info tab for links to these sites. All pictures and Videos are property of there respected owners, and we thank them for putting them online!

Why you’ll like it: Who doesn’t like Fails? Looks like most of the content comes from FailBlog, but it’s still funny, and a no-brainer to become a fan of if you’re into that sort of thing.

Fan Count: 64
About: There are just some things that can’t be posted on a regular Facebook Profile. This is the dirty, raunchier, side of things – but it’s what every man thinks about. Women, Sports, Videos, Music – it’s all here. If you are easily offended….Leave!

Why you’ll like it: Yowza!!! This page is a cross between Maxix, Playboy, and FHM, with a little MTV, Men’s Health, and GQ thrown in for fun. How this page only has 64 fans is a mystery to me, but if you’re a guy, or you like guy stuff, do yourself a favor and become a fan of this page. The site seems to be updated almost daily, and it looks like fans can add content, but keep in mind, it can sometimes get NSFW.

Fan Count: 144
About: We all love WTFs! Become a fan, visit daily, and share your own WTF links.

Why you’ll like it: Now why didn’t they offer this in college. WTF (What the Fuck) 101 will blow your mind. It’s updated multiple times daily, and has some of the craziest links I’ve ever seen. I’ve shared a ton of the links from this page on my own, and they’re always a hit. Fans of bizarre stories, videos, and pictures will absolutely love this site. Fans can add content to the wall on this page too, so you never know what you’ll find, and if this page gets as large as I think it will, this could become one of the best places for your daily WTF fun.

So who did we miss?

We know there are thousands of great Facebook fan pages, so if you have one, or know of one, that you think should have made this list, let us know in the comments.

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From Source: MakeUseOf

The very first thing I should mention is that when it comes to Facebook, there’s really no such thing as “hack codes.” The title of this article is partially tongue-in-cheek, because with Facebook, the rules change so often that one “Facebook hack” code that works today will likely not work tomorrow. Facebook designers change links and features at whim – and you’re left trying to guess what’s coming next and why your link or plug-in no longer works.

Listropolis’ Take:

You’ve probably already seen a few of these, but it’s worth a bookmark so you can have them all together in one place. There are a couple of real gems here.

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From Source:ReadWriteWeb

When the President of the United States warns schoolchildren to watch what they say and do on Facebook, you know that we’ve got a problem…and it’s not one limited to the U.S.’s borders, either. People everywhere are mindlessly over-sharing on the world’s largest social network, without a second thought as to who’s reading their posts or what effect it could have on them further down the road. For example, did you know that 30% of today’s employers are using Facebook to vet potential employees prior to hiring? In today’s tough economy, the question of whether to post those embarrassing party pics could now cost you a paycheck in addition to a reputation. (Keep that in mind when tagging your friends’ photos, too, won’t you?)

Listropolis’ Take:

This is hands-down the BEST list I’ve ever seen in regards to Facebook security! You should bookmark this immediately, and refer back to it often. Actually, this should just be automatically sent to all new FB users upon signup.

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From The Future Buzz:

As our digital and physical lives blur further, the internet has become the information hub where people spend a majority of their time learning, playing and communicating with others globally.

Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of just how staggering the numbers are of people collaborating, researching, and interacting on the web.

I thought it might be fun to take a step back and look at some interesting/amazing social media, Web 2.0, crowdsourcing and internet statistics. I tried to find stats that are the most up-to-date as possible at the time of publishing this post.

The numbers presented below should be a close representation of today’s numbers (please correct me in the comments if you find more recent numbers somewhere and I’ll update).

Let’s break them down by section:

Listropolis’ Take:

I’m a number junkie, and a social media junkie, so this is almost like geek porn for me. It’s not going to help you live any better, but it’s an awesome list showing you the power of social media.

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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: or, Gustavus Vassa, the African (Modern Library Classics)

1. ….can see Alaska from her house.
2. ….understands that hard work has a future payoff but Laziness pays off now.
3. ….just wants less to do, more time to do it, and higher pay for not getting it done.
4. ….says keep staring….I may do a trick.
5. ….knows your jealous because the voices are talking to him and not you.
6. ….is being spontaneous… tomorrow.
7. ….Says touch your head. Touch your nose. NAME didn’t say touch your nose.
8. ….was reviewing your profile but couldn’t turn the suck down!
9. ….wouldn’t be caught dead with a necrophiliac.
10. ….the guy who stole the frigg’n cookie from the cookie jar. Now shutup!
11. ….secretly hoping the video he and Paris made last night is released on TMZ
12. ….writing a paper called “Sex and Pregnancy: A Possible Connection”
13. ….being interviewed on his new novel “Sweet and Sour Pork: How Can It Be Both? At The Same Time?”
14. ….brought to you by the letters W T F
15. ….with your girlfriend.
16. ….trapped in the facebook status message textbox; send help!
17. ….not your friend.
18. ….not for everyone. Clinical tests show that he may cause nausea, fatigue, and kidney or liver problems. Ask your doctor if he is right for you
19. ….known for his motivational skills. Everyone always says they have to work twice as hard when I’m around!
20. ….master of his domain

If you liked these, and want to see more, make sure you visit The Collection of Funny Facebook Status Updates. This isn’t a paid post, just something I thought you all might enjoy.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for there, you can also try Generatus. It generates random status updates based on your gender, and you can use tags for better results. If you’ve seen a great status update, list it in the comments.

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From Cracked:

The rise of social media has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with friends, relatives and coworkers. With a few keystrokes you can reconnect with an old high school buddy, learn what your coworker’s favorite band is, or play Scrabble with a friend who lives on the other side of the globe.

But while increased connectivity is an undeniably good thing, you can just as easily use it to annoy the living hell out of everyone you know. This is the internet, after all, and if something on the internet can be used in an annoying way, you can safely assume that 99% of the population will proceed to do so (go try reading a comment on YouTube if you don’t believe me).

People need rules to tell them how to act. Luckily I went to the top of Mount Internet last night, and God handed me down these 10 Commandments of Facebook for all to obey. Follow them or you’ll go to hell.

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facebook, rules, commandments

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From Hacking Startups:

Most Facebook apps are giggly.  But serious apps exist even today when they cannot spread.

A comment on my earlier post 75% of Facebook users are giggly and poke; 25% are serious and import bookmarks asks if there are, indeed, any serious Facebook apps.  Here are some of the serious apps that I have installed:

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