Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed

Normally, we assume you’ve missed a few posts here and there because you’ve been outside enjoying the last days of summer. But given the impending Hurricane and crippling heatwave, we sincerely hope you’ve been inside this past week. So what’s your excuse?

If you still have catching up to do, we’re back with another list of resources from the past week or so.

Our Social Media section can help you gear up for Fantasy Football season, Watch the US Open, or break down the news with some insightful infographics. Tech and Mobile offers a guide on making your own ringtones, using Gmail’s (Gmail) priority inbox, and a slew of iPhone (iPhone) tips and tricks. Business comes packed with SEO tips, response plans to social media attacks, and advice on incorporating your startup.

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.

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Fantasy Football Sites to Help You WinHere are 10 websites that might give you the winning edge over your fantasy football competition.

Incredibly Inspirational Moments on YouTube [VIDEOS]
YouTube (YouTube) isn’t just for kittens, cute kids, and confabulating celebrities. It’s also home to some of the most inspiring historical moments ever captured on camera.

Services That Will Suggest Things You Like
Unlimited choice (especially on the web) is not always a good thing. These 7 sites use can help narrow down the agonizing list of possibilities in a variety of areas.

Fun FarmVille Accessories
80 million virtual farmers can’t be wrong! Show off your social gaming addiction with these 5 hilarious accessories.

HOW TO: Follow the US Open with Social Media
We’ve collected some easy, free and totally legal ways to watch and follow the US Open on the web and via social media.

Web’s Most Insightful News Infographics
A picture is worth a thousand words. But if you include an entire database, make it interactive, and add filtering options, the word-to-picture exchange rate is even better.

How Social Data Built a Better Health Care App
It’s not often that the U.S. government uses social media or open source data to solve a problem, but the NIH’s recent project “Pillbox” is an exception with a lot of potential.

HOW TO: Score the Best Fashion Deals on the Social Web
Just because the economy is still depressed doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to be. Check out all these great discount fashion destinations on the social web.

Social Media Grammar: The “Checkin” Conundrum
So you want to write about Foursquare (Foursquare), but is it “check in,” “checkin,” or “check-in?” We have the answers, which are sure to please even the sternest grammarian.