Mfarhanonline Social Media News: The features roundup is back and kickin’ more than ever. Tune in as we neatly package all of the past week’s features coverage, analysis and trending topics that span the digital realm. So, what’s breaking these days? For starters, we got a peek at an early beta of Windows 8, and Mfarhanonline staff was eager to write about it. We also analyzed daily deals and Facebook contests. Finally, in honor of the anniversary of 9/11, we took a look at the homepages published that day 10 years ago. As always, please share further tips, observations and resources in the comments below. Editors’ Picks YouTube Cover Song Face-Off: LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” Each week, we pick a popular song, find 10 covers of it and ask you to vote for your favorite. This time, we chose LMFAO’s song because Billboard just named it the song of the summer. Windows 8 Tablet: First Impressions PICS Here is our first look at Windows 8 on tablets. What the Front Pages of the Web Looked Like on 9/11/2001 Social media and online content was still in its infancy, but major and online media of all stripes took to the web to report the news. Here’s a look back. How Social Media Is Transforming Fashion Week Coverage A look at how social media is transforming the scope and immediacy of Fashion Week coverage. How Airlines Have Taken Flight With Social Media INFOGRAPHIC Before the web, airline complaints were relegated to the lost world of phone trees and hold times. These days, airlines have embraced social media as a powerful customer service tool. Here’s how the big players stack up. Social Media 3 Ways to Commemorate 9/11 By Giving Back Online If you want to do some good this weekend, we’ve collected four ways to give back or show your support on Sept. 11. How the Media Is Using Digital Tech to Tell th! e Story of 9/11 Much like the American people did on 9/11, media sites are leaning on each other for support and inspiration. Together they're developing interactive and informative web projects that tell the story of 9/11 as it's remembered today. 4 Successful and Creative Facebook Contests The secret to running a successful contest on Facebook seems to be offering entrants a forum to express themselves. Twitter Parodies: 9 Top Literary Fakes To tweet or not to tweet? That is the hilarious question posed by these great literary parody accounts. How Social Media Affects Content Relevance in Search Tweets, likes and +1′s are sending signals to search engines that content is relevant and valuable. SEO pros take note. 7 Ways to Improve Your Event Planning With Facebook We spoke with a few experts on using the world’s largest social network for event planning. How Digitally Connected Are the U.S. News Top 20 Colleges? Discover which U.S. News -ranked college campuses live up to the growing trends in social media. How the Crowd Is Shaping the Future of Storytelling The traditional media model of gatekeepers is slowly giving way to niche communities that source and inform the creative process. The new era of storytelling is upon us, thanks in large part to the social web. How Much Money Do Americans Give Online? INFOGRAPHIC Online giving is one of the fastest growing channels for non-profits; we take a look at some of the most impressive stats in this infographic. 70+ Essential Resources for Making a Difference on the Social Web As we head into Mfarhanonline ‘s Social Good Summit, we thought we’d give you a refresher on the latest resources for doing good online. How the UN Foundation Plans to Meet Its Goals With the Help of Social Media Mfarhanonline talks about what the future holds with Aaron Sherinian, Vice President for Communications and PR for the UN Foundation. The History & Evolution of Crowdfunding Though it’s gained traction on the web in recent years, microfinance is ! a concep t that has its roots in the 1700s. How the Discovery Channel Uses Social Media to Connect With Superfans Mfarhanonline spoke with Discovery Communications’ VP of social media communications to learn how the network makes such a massive impression on the social media scene. The Charlie Sheen Roast: Comedy Central’s Ambitious Social Media Experiment Comedy Central is pulling out all the social stops in advance of its Charlie Sheen Roast. Find out what they’re doing to make the show — and the network — more digital. FTC Wants to Revise Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule The FTC seeks public comments on proposed revisions to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule – COPPA. For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mfarhanonline’s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook . Tech & Mobile 10 Excellent Pairs of Earphones With a Designer Touch If you’re in the market for a new pair of earphones, then look no further — we’ve found 10 excellent options for you. Go Mono: 3 iPhone Apps For Black & White iPhotography PICS We’ve tried and tested a handful, and here bring you three brilliant black and white iPhone photography apps — complete with screengrabs and sample photographs. 3 New Takes On Digital Books, ID Cards and Shopping This week we’ve chosen three new takes on established online staples: digital books, ID and shopping. Addicted to Angry Birds? Here’s Help INFOGRAPHIC As we continue to work through our Angry Birds addiction, this playful infographic offers some consolation. 7 Best Practices for Improving Your Website’s Usability Studies show that web users consume content by skimming chunks of text. Heed these tips to ensure your visitors are absorbing as much important information as possible. 13 Branded iPhone Apps That Enhance Their Company’s Products Using a mobile phone’s top features, such as its camera, GPS and Bluetooth, brands have created a! number of innovative branded mobile apps that enhance their products and services. Commuter’s Delight: 10 Fun iPhone Games You Can Play With One Hand Commuters may not have both hands free to play a mobile game. These 10 offerings require one finger to play, but hardly skimp on the fun. 10 Unique Creations Made From Computer Hard Drives PICS We explore how people have gotten creative with hard disk drives. Windows 8: The Top 4 Things You Should Know We’ve come up with a list of features that we believe define Windows 8, Microsoft’s next-generation OS. How Tech Is Changing the Museum Experience Museums are exploring digital and mobile technologies to enhance the visitor experience, making it more interactive and immersive The PC: Old, Unsexy & Still King of The World Everyone talks about the post-PC era, but 82% of U.S. households own a PC — it’s alive and well. Here are some other consumer trends and statistics about PCs. 5 Lessons for Parenting in the Digital Age As parents, it's vital that we focus on our children’s conscious, rather than habitual, use of modern technology. Heed these 5 tips. 9 Essential Resources for User Interface Designers Designing a great user interface can be a challenge, even for the most seasoned designer. These 9 resources and publications should be in every UI designer’s bookmarks. For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mfarhanonline’s tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook . Business & Marketing What’s the Deal With Daily Deals? INFOGRAPHIC Daily Deals sites are attracting millions of customers. It’s a lively marketplace with hundreds of companies competing for a limited number of users and businesses willing to give them a try. How are people using them? 4 Important Considerations for Creating a Remote Work Policy It's important for employers to put formal policies in place for remote worker, so that employees are equipped with clear guidelines. How Building a Strong Community Helped ! Eventbri te Take the Ticketing World by Storm Eventbrite has been used to sell tickets to more than 200,000 events per year, ranging from concerts to non-profit fundraisers to knitting clubs. Mfarhanonline spoke with co-founder Julia Hartz about starting and growing the business with her husband. 3 Commandments for the Next Online Content Leaders Web users are finding it more difficult to navigate the clutter of digital content to arrive at trusted sources. Build your brand’s content future around the three pillars of Authority, Curation and Context. 4 Considerations for Expanding Your Startup to International Markets If you're a startup entrepreneur, you risk facing a competitive disadvantage if you wait too long to expand your operations. Here are four tips for entrepreneurs looking to expand globally. 4 Tips for Creating a Viral Branded Microsite Sometimes you need a separate, dedicated site to highlight a certain product or promotion. Here are some tips from the people behind Serenading Unicorn, Burton Bag Check and Mollydooker Winery’s Label Our Lefty. Meet Kevin Ryan: The Man Behind the Rise of Gilt & DoubleClick Serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan — of Gilt Groupe and DoubleClick fame — sheds light on entrepreneurship, growing a great team and why he’s successful.. Content Strategy: 7 Tips to Make Your Blog Stickier As a content producer, you always want to lower your “bounce rate” and keep people exploring your site. 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