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Google Webmaster Tools is a site that can provide you with a lot of information about your website. These tools are primarily related to search and how Google (and other search engines) view your site. Some things you can do with Webmaster Tools including generating a robots.txt file for your site, moving your site to a new domain, choose how your domain displays (with or without the www), plus useful SEO tools like knowing the top search queries, who is linking to your site, keywords and more. Since Google collects this information on most sites anyway, using their free tools is a great way to see how your site is doing and make improvements.Free Website Management Tool: Google Webmaster ToolsFree SEO ClassWhat is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?Free Keyword Density AnalyzersWhat Keyword Density Tool Do You Like Best?See all the Software PicksSuggest Software for the Pick of the WeekWeb Design Software Pick of the Week: Google Webmaster Tools originally appeared on About.com Web Design / HTML on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at 14:02:36.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Many designers and artists have a true love for vintage and retro design and share their passion when the opportunity arises. One could probably find several hundred showcases of retro designs on display today in the 21st century, but not many of actual vintage ones that were used in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s and are still in use today.To celebrate the beauty of vintage and retro typography, we have compiled a showcase of vintage and retro signage to inspire you: a great excuse to take five minutes out to admire the styles, whether simple or complex, and the love that went into creating these gorgeous vintage signs.Showcase of Vintage SignageSydney

hampton inn. green bay, wi. 2006

deangelis (delightfully different) donutsRochester, PA

bakersfieldDrive-up green burger/pastrami joint

Simmons and Clark Jeweler in Downtown Detroit

liquor. santa monica, ca. 2006

Put Some South in Your Mouth

Seoul rockRock & roll joint somewhere in the upmarket Apgujeong.

Mel’s Drive InGreat retro neon and bub signage for Mel’s in Hollywood.

they go together like a horse and carriage

4600ish N Western

Walthamstow Stadium

Motel Hamburg

Remember me, summer

Italy Ninetta von Blaschke

Tradewinds Motel

Canterbury Records

IN, Cambridge City-U.S. 40 Rihm’s Drive-In Liquor Store Sign

Johnny Rockets on Woodward in Downtown DetroitA cool sign for a 50’s style diner, this chain of restaurant was originally launched out of California in 1986. Located in Foxtown, this diner is right near The Fillmore, Fox Theater, and Comerica Park.

Eyetwist signs

The Flame

Eyetwist signs 2

Urban ScriptAs seen in downtown Buffalo, New York.

Ice-Cold

Casa de cadillac, Sherman oaks

prcssd. las vegas, nv. 2007

The Palms Motor HotelPortland, Oregon.

Lights for Liquor

route 66. seligman, az. 2007

Bubbles

ParksideParkside Candies in Amherst, NY.

Krispy Kreme in KolorBrainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN.

Carling Black Label BeerAlbany, GA; Oglethorpe Lounge.

South Haven

Last Clickroute 66. hackberry, az. 2007.

Uncle Jer’sGreat side wall signage for Uncle Jer’s on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles doing business since 1978.

Chubbie’s

R.I.P. ZipperheadA South Street icon bites the dust. At least the new shop left the giant creepy ants on the facade. And there is Crash, Bang, Boom — a very respectable spin-off shop, around the corner. Philadelphia, PA.

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Flickr GroupsFlickr is a superb place to search for inspiration of all kinds, no matter what your project. Check out some of these great sign-related groups, and contribute to them if you have your own great photos of vintage signs!Faded SignageDedicated to faded signs, and has over 13,500 photos to date!San Jose Vintage SignageUnique and vintage signage (in their original form) from San Jose, California.Signage & TypographyTypography in signs, including advertising, neon and even simple instructional text.Vintage Neon Signage & MoreOld signage from motels, shops, bowling alleys, car lots and cafes.I Love Old Signs!Working and broken neon signs, steel signs, plastic signs and ghost ads.Motel & Hotel SignsThis group is dedicated to motel and hotel signs, both new and old.Vintage TexacoVintage Texaco goods, from old oil cans to postcards to toys… and of course vintage signs.Plastic SignagePlastic signs: new, vintage and everything in between.Liquor StoresPhotos of liquor stores. And what do liquor stores have in common other than liquor? Signs!Vacuum Formed SignsVacuum formed signs from all eras.Further ResourcesMaking Vintage-Style SignsA great walkthrough on how to make your very own vintage-style signs for your own home.How Neon Signs Are MadeA great article on the history of neon signs and how they are made.50 Examples of Vintage TypographyA collection of 50 vintage posters advertisements that make great use of typography.20 Insane Vintage and Grungy Typography Poster DesignsA magnificent collection of modern typographic posters that use vintage and grungy effects.Vintage and Retro Typography ShowcaseA beautiful and elegant collection of vintage and retro typography used in advertisement and brand design.60 Rare and Unusual Vintage SignsA huge and stunning collection of vintage signs of all kinds, including labels and packaging and street signs.Retro and Vintage in Modern Web DesignSame topic, different media. A great showcase of vintage and retro styles from modern Web design!35 Beautiful Vintage and Retro Photoshop TutorialsA huge collection of the very best vintage and retro Photoshop tutorials!(al)© Callum Chapman for Smashing Magazine, 2010. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us | Digg this | Stumble on StumbleUpon! | Tweet it! | Submit to Reddit | Forum Smashing Magazine Post tags: retro, showcases, signage, typography, vintage

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It’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable*s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable’s Events section.Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month before your event and let*s establish a media partnership.Mashable’s Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly supported by Eventbrite, the Web’s Event Marketplace.January 11, 2010, Nashville, TN: The Social Media conference that comes to you. Social Fresh is a one day, case study rich conference targeted for marketers. Social Fresh Nashville will have 30+ speakers including Jason Falls of Social Media Explorer, Gavin Baker of Ruby Tuesday, and John Andrews of Collective Bias (formerly of Walmart). Save 15% when using code mashable. January 12, 2010, New York, NY: PluggedIn is an exclusive deal making gathering, bringing together handpicked digital media founders, gatekeepers and investors to candidly interact in a laid back setting and unlock the full value of doing business together. PluggedIn is a polar opposite to your typical overcrowded, loud and ineffective conference. We keep it to a closed circle of in-the-know executives and offer a casual, off the record environment. Our objective is to cultivate substantive and concrete dialogue between a select group of decision makers and help make things happen. Use registration code mashable to get 25% off.January 13, 2010, New York, NY: Social Integration– Harmonizing Social Channels into the Marketing, Communications, & Service Platform – Case Studies & Roundtables is a conference that will demonstrate case studies of how leading brands are integrating social media and social networking into and across the enterprise. We will approach the topic from the communicator/marketer’s perspective but technology, customer service, and operations professionals are welcome to participate. Use promo code MASH for a discounted rate of $155 at www.bdionline.com/socialintegration.html. January 14, 2010, Century City, CA: The first-ever Schmoozd event, a new Social Media Mixer event in Los Angeles, will be held at the Xbar. X bar*s environment is the perfect place to network – a lounge designed with spots for hanging out as well as socializing and action. Whether closing the deal or sharing ideas, X bar*s renowned design, cuisine and location means X marks the spot. For more information, please visit www.schmoozd.com. Mashable readers get 50% off when registering via this link.January 14-16, 2010, Sedona, AZ: Join us at #SMML for a Social Media Mastermind Conference. We are going to get personal. As you seek to glean more information about social media, how it works and how you can use it to gain more customers. You*ll see more results in 2 days than you will have in six months working alone! If you are ready to be energized, engage with your audience, work with the best and take home real solutions in developing your own social media strategy, then join us. Speakers include: Robin Harris, Raliegh Pinskey, Frances Flynn Thorsen, Shannon Evans and more. Use event code SMMLBiz to save 15% on your registration fee. January 20-22, 2010, Washington DC: Social Media for Defense and Government is a unique forum on the embracement, implementation and utilization of new media platforms that meet the Governments goals of transparency that allow for more efficient internal and external communication. As the public develops their use of online tools for their personal, career and business development goals, DoD & Gov*t have made it their mission to reach the public via these new forms of media. The forum will provide insight into technologies including Twitter and Facebook as well as advanced elements such as the Governments general information page, blogs, and closed social media suite. Mashable readers get an exclusive 20% discount off the standard pricing with special code IUS_MASH_SMTM_#1 when registering!January 23, 2010, Virginia Beach, VA: Social Media @ The Beach is a place for anyone looking to “get their feet wet” and explore social media. It*s an interactive conference with the laid-back atmosphere of a meet-up. The January event will focus on two main goals: boosting personal social networking skills and developing professional social media marketing strategies. The event is open to everyone, drawing community members of all ages, backgrounds and levels of social media experience. Enter mashable for the discount code to receive 15% off ticket price. January 26, 2010, San Francisco, CA: Vator.tv, a leading platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to broadcast themselves, and provider of news and information through VatorNews, and Girls in Tech, a social network enterprise focused on education and empowerment of influential women in technology, are hosting the Catalyst Competition to find five women-led startups across any stage to present at the Catalyst Conference. Ten finalists will be selected by their peers through an online competition. Join the competition today and get the vote out. January 27-28, 2010, Amsterdam, Netherlands: Enterprise Social 2.0: RIP or ROI? This senior executive event will bring together decision makers from the top Fortune companies to discuss innovative strategies on how to maximize business performance through social media engagement. The event will include keynote speeches, best-practice presentations as well as interactive discussion sessions. Use promo-code MASH14 for a €100 (Euros) discount for the 2 day conference registration fee.January 28, 2010, San Francisco, CA: The ARF Industry Leader Forum— Putting Listening to Work is an interactive event to help advertisers, agencies, media and research companies determine how to use social media and digital behavior for their listening strategies. Learn how to use listening, evaluate listening applications, develop a listening strategy, integrate it into your existing research program, create an action plan and apply insights garnered. Attendees will receive The ARF Foundations Series – Listening tool, an $895 value, featuring 25 case studies and 30+ company reviews how listening is used for consumer insight, customer service, new product development, reputation management, competitive benchmarking, and breaking into new applications like media planning, targeting and predictive modeling. Speakers include: Jeremiah Owyang, digital media strategy superstar and blogger and Partner, Customer Strategy, Altimeter Group, Toyota Motor Sales, Saatchi and Saatchi Wellness and LinkedIn. Mashable readers can use promo code ARFMASH to save $100.January 28-29, 2010, Bilbao, Spain: The biggest Search Engines: Search Marketing and Online Marketing Event starts the new year in the north of Spain: Bilbao the TIC city! SC Bilbao will offer 9 professionals workshops, 8 Conferences and the glorious Closed Party! 2 days of learning and networking at “Palacio Euskalduna” . Come and share with Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, SEMPO and the best Internet experts. There’s a special 30% discount on Conferences for all Mashable readers using the promotional code: ILOVESEARCH.February 1-5, 2010, New York, London, Berlin, Toronto, San Francisco, São Paulo: Social Media Week’s second annual conference will take place between February 1st – 5th, 2010 simultaneously in New York City, Berlin, London, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paulo. The five day conference will explore the profound impact that social media has on culture, business communications and society at large. The week-long conference is designed as a series of localized events, which city partners are responsible for organizing. Over the course of the week and in each city, programs will span a variety of formats, ranging from talks, presentations and panel discussions, to interactive workshops, seminars, networking events and drinks receptions. RSVP here.February 4, 2010, San Francisco, CA: Vator, a leading platform for innovators and entrepreneurs to broadcast themselves, is holding its inaugural Vator Splash competition to find 10 promising early-stage startups to present at the Vator Splash event. Enter the competition today and join other onstage presenters, such as Zynga CEO Mark Pincus, Smule CEO Jeff Smith, August Capital VC Howard Hartenbaum and Google Ventures VC Bill Maris. Buy your 25% discount ticket today using the code: VatorMashableFebruary 8, 2010, Tampa, FL: The Social Media conference that comes to you. Social Fresh is a one day, case study rich conference targeted for marketers. Social Fresh Tampa will have 30+ speakers including Chris Barger of GM, Maggie Fox of Social Media Group, and John Andrews of Collective Bias (formerly of Walmart). Get 15% off if using code mashable. February 8-10, 2010, Philadelphia, PA: The 9th Annual ePharma Summit is the most innovative digital marketing event for pharma. Year after year, hundreds of marketing professionals from leading pharmaceutical companies attend ePharma for incomparable access to insider information for optimizing their brand strategy and perfecting consumer relationships. Join us next February to collaborate with industry leading industry minds and perfect your digital strategy by pursuing true e-marketing innovation. The 2010 event is packed with fresh case studies, hands-on workshops, hot topic debates, facilitated roundtable discussions, and live audience polling sessions. Register with Priority Code XP1506MASH to save 15% off standard registration!February 8-11, 2010, Washington, DC: Attend the Advanced Learning Institute*s Forum on Social Media for Government: How To Engage Your Employees And Citizens By Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Drive Communication Results, to learn how to capture the power of social media in your organization, along with helpful tools, tips and techniques to get started. Hear practical advice, firsthand, from leading government agencies and organizations such as: CIA; IRS; U.S. Army Public Affairs; National Wildlife Federation; U.S. Department of Agriculture; City of Raleigh, NC; U.S. Navy; Morris County, NJ; U.S. Department of State Roanoke Public Libraries, VA; Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency; Department for International Development, Government of the United Kingdom; NOAA; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; National Defense University; City of Richmond, VA; Porter Novelli; Booz Allen Hamilton, and more. Mention Mashable when registering to save $200.February 9-13, 2010, San Francisco, CA: Macworld 2010 is a five-day event that educates, entertains and immerses attendees in the Apple products community. A comprehensive expo hall offers access to hundreds of Mac products and services, paired with expert advice, demonstrations and instruction. Macworld conference programs feature industry leading minds, presenting cutting edge product training on the topics attendees most want to see. From Mac Power Users to creative professionals to first-time users to Enterprise computing professionals, Macworld has the conference content, special presentations and exhibit hall attractions that create what has been called “Mecca for Mac Users”. Get 15% off as a Mashable reader. February 10, 2010, New York City: The Online Community Unconference East is a gathering of online community professionals – managers, developers, business people, tool providers, investors – to discuss experience and strategies in the development and growth of online communities. As we have found with our past events, the best source of information on all of these challenges is other knowledgeable practitioners. Mashable readers are entitled to a discount by registering here with code mashable.February 15, 2010, Barcelona, Spain: The Mobile Premier Awards recognize the year*s best in Mobile Startup Innovation and are the largest open, global startup competition in the mobile industry. The awards are the point of reference in startup premiers during the Mobile World Congress and are organized in collaboration with some of the main networks in the industry. Participation to the awards is free and open to any startup with a mobile angle. Sign up at www.mobilepremierawards.com and take your chance to walk the red carpet in Barcelona!February 17, 2010, Atlanta, GA: Startup Riot is an annual event that focuses on giving fifty startups an opportunity to present, in three minutes, to a large audience of investors, corporate business development and M&A representatives, and other interested parties. Attendees are pre-screened so the room is never filled with service providers, job hunters, or others who are not the target audience. Selected presenting entrepreneurs pay nothing to attend. In 2010 we will move to a bigger venue for the event and the always popular after-party. Also new in 2010 are prizes for presenters and attendees. We are currently accepting applications to attend and present.February 19-21, 2010, Los Angeles, CA: SCALE 8X is the 8th Annual Southern California Linux Expo. As the premier community run Linux / Open Source conference, it will feature tutorial sessions designed to show users of all skill levels what Open Source can do and how to do it. Whatever your interest is in Open Source, SCALE 8x will have something for you. Mashable’s readers can receive 40% off registration with the promo code MASH8. February 22-24, 2010, New York City: From authoring, editing, and layout to distribution and consumption, new technologies are changing all aspects of publishing. TOC will help you navigate these changes and understand how to apply them to your business or organization for a more profitable future in publishing. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in conversations that are shaping that future as often as they are describing it. The fourth annual O’Reilly TOC Conference is your opportunity to join those inventing the future of publishing. Register now and save at: en.oreilly.com/toc2010/public/register. Save an additional 15% when you use the Discount Code: toc10mas.February 22–25, 2010 San Diego, CA: Online Marketing Summit, the premier educational event for marketing professionals, is coming to San Diego this February. Join your marketing peers as they share ideas, hear from expert practitioners, and learn best practices in the areas of: Social Media, Search, Email, Analytics, and more – in a completely vendor free environment! Register now and receive 25% off using discount code MASHABLE.February 23-26, 2010, San Jose, CA: At FAST ‘10, explore new directions in the design, implementation, evaluation, and deployment of storage systems. Learn from leaders in the storage industry, beginning Tuesday, February 23, with ground-breaking file and storage tutorials by industry leaders such as Brent Welch, Marc Unangst, Michael Condict, and more. This year’s innovative 3-day technical program includes 21 technical papers, as well as two keynote addresses, Work-in-Progress Reports (WiPs), and a Poster Session. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet with premier storage system researchers and industry practitioners from around the globe. Register by February 8 and save! Mashable readers get $100 off using code FASTMASH10. March 1-4, 2010, Ottawa, ON: Attend the Advanced Learning Institute*s Forum on Social Media for Government: How To Engage Your Employees And Citizens By Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Drive Communication Results, to learn how to capture the power of social media in your organization, along with helpful tools, tips and techniques to get started. Hear practical advice, firsthand, from leading government agencies and organizations such as: ON Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care; Parks Canada; Communications Community Office; City of Ottawa, ON; Public Safety Canada; Indian & Northern Affairs Canada; Toronto Police Service, ON; Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre; Human Resources & Skills Development Canada; Northern Lights Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation; Royal Bank of Canada; Genome Alberta; Business Development Bank of Canada; Thornley Fallis Communications; Centre of Excellence for Public Sector Marketing, & more. Mention Mashable when registering to save $200.March 2-4, 2010, Santa Clara, CA: Search Marketing Expo – SMX West content is so compelling, you*ll want to implement what you*ve learned before leaving the conference. Over 50 super-charged sessions on PPC, SEO, local search, search-friendly design, and social media marketing will help you flourish today, tomorrow and in the future. Whether you*re new to search or have years of experience, employed at a Fortune 500 company or run your own business or agency, you*ll be a more effective, innovative and inspired internet marketer after attending SMX East. Featured keynote – Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Get 3 jam-packed days of content for only $1145 if you register by January 30th and use discount code smx100mashable. For more info visit smxwest.comMarch 4-5, 2010, Chicago, IL: At SOHO*s 2-Day, “The Co-Alignment of the Corporate and Personal Brand,” a Strategy Framework, develop your exclusive copy of “The Draft,” SOHO*s 16-page social communications policy workbook for businesses and corporations. The focus in 2010 is co-aligning the corporate brand with internal and external communications. SOHO brings to you presentations, case studies and Town Hall meetings with Chris Brogan and Dan Schawbel, and other experienced practitioners. For more information and to register, please visit Sohobiztube.com. Use discount code MashableChi for a 20% discount on a 2-day “The Draft” ticket.March 15-16, 2010, London, UK: At Social Media World Forum, learn from social networks, brands, advertisers and analysts. Hear from leading social networks on their strategy, revenue models and how they are approaching the future. Worldwide case studies from global brands and corporations on their use of social media. Examine the current market conditions, future forecasts and predictions from leading analysts. Mention you are a Mashable reader to receive 15% discount.March 19, 2010, London, UK: Justmeans*Social Media and Stakeholder Engagement Conference will bring together the top minds in sustainability, marketing, innovation and technology. This executive forum will explore how technology can enable sustainable business by involving stakeholders in the value creation process and will showcase examples of success and failure in this rapidly evolving market. Use this link for a 10% registration discount. March 23-24, 2010, Berlin, Germany: Learn, discuss and explore the challenges and commercial opportunities that exist within the mobile internet ecosystem and make the most of best-practice perspectives over a two day period offering a programme packed with case studies, roundtable discussions, industry snapshots, masterclasses and fishbowl sessions. Significant discount for Mobile Operators, Online/Mobile Communities, and Content providers! Go to www.iir-mobileinternet.com/mashable for more information.March 24-25, 2010, San Francisco, CA: EyeforTravel*s Social Media Strategies for Travel conference goes beyond the ‘what is social media?* debates (that were so 2008!) and examines the strategic importance of social media to travel brands. The 2 day conference will share leading case studies, hits, tips and advice from top travel companies including JetBlue, Hilton, Virgin America and more. Use the discount MASHABLE to save $100 on the registration fee! March 30-April 1, 2010, San Jose, CA: Become Location Enabled at Where 2.0. Now in its sixth year, Where 2.0 is one of the world’s foremost events dedicated to exploring the emerging technologies in the geospatial industry. At Where 2.0, we expose the tools pushing the boundaries of the location frontier. Join us and meet the people behind the mashups, the people behind the platforms, and the people looking ahead to the future of geospatial. Find out what’s viable now, what’s lurking just below the radar and how to gain a competitive edge. Register now and save 15% at en.oreilly.com/where2010. Use code whr10mash.May 17-19, 2010, Charlotte, NC: Search Exchange is a 3-day action packed internet marketing conference offering insights into social media marketing, search engine optimization, online reputation management, and pay per click advertising. Learn and network with industry professionals and business owners from around the world. Mashable readers save 10% using code mash10 during registration. May 25-27, 2010, The Sage Gateshead, UK: Thinking Digital is overtly inspired by the TED and PopTech conferences in America. We attract more than 30 of the world*s most innovative, creative, insightful and/or accomplished people to come to Hall Two of the Sage Gateshead, United Kingdom annually and talk about their work, inspirations, insights and ideas. Our venue and speakers thereby attract a wonderfully eclectic mix of people from around Northern England, Europe and the world. Mashable readers save 25% using code tdc_mashable here.June 29-30, 2010, London, UK: The 2nd annual Cloud Computing and Enterprise 2.0 World Forum is the perfect event to learn and discuss the future development and integration of cloud and enterprise 2.0 services and products. Building on the success of the 2009 show, this two day conference and exhibition will provide a focused platform for the global cloud computing and enterprise social media industry. The 2010 show will include a free-to-attend exhibition with scenario based workshop area and key service providers demonstrating their products.The Mashable Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly supported by Eventbrite, the Web’s Event Marketplace.Eventbrite is an online events marketplace where tens of thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations of all sizes manage, promote and sell tickets to their events. Make your event a success on Eventbrite.Tags: conferences, Events, mashable

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If you’re seeking a job in social media, we’d like to help out. For starters, Mashable’s Job Lists section gathers together all our resource lists, how-tos and expert guides to help you get hired. In particular, you might want to see our articles on How to Leverage Social Media for Career Success and How to Find a Job on Twitter.But we’d like to help in a more direct way, too. Mashable*s job boards are a place for socially-savvy companies to find people like you. This week and every week, Mashable features its coveted job board listings for a variety of positions in the web, social media space, and beyond. Have a look at what*s good and new on our job boards:Mashable Job Board ListingsInsider Writer and Editor at Environmental Defense Fund in New York, NY.We are looking for an experienced communicator to write and edit Insider, the Environmental Defense Fund staff-only intranet. Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media and Community Outreach Manager at Tuvel Communications in Washington DC.We’re looking for a Social Media and Community Outreach Manager to manage independent contractors on a variety of projects and campaigns.Read more about this opportunity here. Web Producer at X PRIZE Foundation in .The main function of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Web Producer is to curate, aggregate, and create high quality content that is organized and accessible through our websites and social media services.Read more about this opportunity here. Metromix Product Analyst at Metromix in Chicago, IL.We*re looking for smart people to help build Metromix into a thriving business with a strong national brand – and have fun doing it. Read more about this opportunity here. Freelance PHP Developer at HUGE in New York, NY.The Freelance PHP Developer will participate in development efforts on projects for external clients. He or she will work with the account team, interaction designers, and graphic designers to design and build interactive solutions for clients. Read more about this opportunity here. Senior Account Executive at Electric Artists in New York, NY.The Senior Account Executive will support the client*s overall online marketing, PR, social media and promotional initiatives through expert ideation and project management.Read more about this opportunity here. Sports Social Media Project Intern at The Foundation for Tomorrow / Sports Media Challenge in Charlotte, NC.Join the team that plans and executes a comprehensive social media campaign to support this worthy charity event. Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Editor (Internship) at United Nations Development Programme in New York, NY.The interested candidate will assist the Web team in the evaluation, editing and organization of UNDP*s network of sites Read more about this opportunity here. API Engineer at Network for Good in Bethesda, MD.To support our growing business, Network for Good is seeking an energetic and hard-working API Engineer to coordinate the development of new partner sites, ensure that partners can easily connect and utilize Network for Good*s API, and implement a strategy for working with outside technical partners. Read more about this opportunity here. Front End Web Developer at Partnership for a Drug Free America in New York, NY.The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience as a web developer.Major Responsibilities:Read more about this opportunity here. Online Sales Manager at Earth.org in ANYWHERE.We are a small, open-minded, and dedicated team looking for a few good people to work independently at the workplace of their choice – be it a beach in Goa, a cafe in Paris or your bedroom in San Francisco.Read more about this opportunity here. PHP Web Developer at The Table Project in Minneapolis, MN.We’re looking for an energetic, passionate web developer who deeply loves the Church and online social networking.Read more about this opportunity here. Freelance Writers at Demand Studios in San Francisco, CA (telecommute).To support the recent growth of these websites and their visitors* demand for high quality articles, we are looking to add experienced and highly motivated freelance writers to our team.Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Coordinator at Ashoka’s Changemakers in Arlington, VA.The Social Media Strategist/Community Mobilizer will invigorate Changemakers* communications strategy for accelerating social change by signaling action opportunities within our community. Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Manager at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, MD.The Social Media Manager acts as the primary relationship builder with our communities of fans on sites like Facebook, YouTube and MySpace. Read more about this opportunity here. Online Marketing and Editorial Specialist at Human Rights Campaign in Washington DC.The Online Marketing and Editorial Specialist reports directly to the Marketing Director and is responsible for ongoing communication of the Human Rights Campaign*s online properties and building online brand awareness. Read more about this opportunity here. .NET Information Systems Specialist at Center of Arts Management and Technology in Pittsburgh, PA.The Information Systems Specialist is responsible for design, construction and maintenance of custom database solutions for outside client base relevant to the research and service mission of the Center for Arts Management and Technology (CAMT) at Carnegie Mellon University. Read more about this opportunity here. Deputy Communications Director at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) in New York, NY.Based in IAVA*s New York City headquarters, the Deputy Communications Director will work closely with the Communications Director and the Communications Associates on all communications efforts for the organization.Read more about this opportunity here. Vice President of Information Technology at Synacor in Buffalo, NY.We are seeking a Vice President of Information Technology who is a highly technical individual, experienced in designing and managing infrastructures that provide a variety of web applications and e-mail services to millions of individual users, daily.Read more about this opportunity here. Communications Specialist at WWF Canada in Ottawa, CA.WWF-Canada seeks a dynamic, bilingual, well-rounded Communications Specialist with writing and strategic communications experience ideally honed in politics, advocacy or conservation. Read more about this opportunity here. .NET Web Developer at Girl Scouts of the USA in New York, NY.The Web Developer designs, develops, and/or tests Web applications. She/He performs maintenance and modification or enhancements for the organization’s existing systems and applications.Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Outreach Specialist at Citizens Utility Board in Chicago, IL.The Citizens Utility Board, an Illinois-based, non-profit consumer advocacy organization, is seeking a Social Media Outreach Specialist to promote its new energy management web tool (CUBEnergySaver.com) and to help manage its social media presence.Read more about this opportunity here. Marketing Consultant at NAS Recruitment Communications in Cleveland, OH.We are seeking a Marketing Consultant to promote the effectiveness of our innovative solutions for employment branding, candidate engagement and client return.Read more about this opportunity here. Office Admin at Undercurrent in New York, NY.You are a digitally saavy individual who is passionate about organization, efficiency and workflow. You are ridiculously detail oriented. Read more about this opportunity here. Senior HR Leader/VP Minister of People at Hulu in Los Angeles, CA.We are seeking a world-class senior executive to serve as the company*s full-time leader on all things talent.Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Specialist at HIV Research Section in San Francisco, CA.The Social Media Specialist will work closely with different study teams to develop online strategies to maximize recruitment efforts as well as maintain an online presence.Read more about this opportunity here. External Relations Assistant at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC.The External Website Section of the External Relations Department is seeking a XHTML/CSS expert for a one-year contract. Read more about this opportunity here. PHP/Drupal Developer at Chicago Public Radio in Chicago, IL.Chicago Public Radio, (WBEZ 91.5 FM) is seeking to hire a full time Web Developer.Read more about this opportunity here. Interactive Senior Account Executive at BFG Communications in Bluffton, SC.This position works closely with clients, as well as the agency*s account, strategy, creative, design, and tech groups to develop and manage the planning and execution of multiple interactive projects at one time.Read more about this opportunity here. Blogger – IT Security at Alertsec Xpress in Stockholm, Sweden.We are looking for an innovative IT security blogger, preferably with an already established network.Read more about this opportunity here. Marketing Communications and Social Media Specialist at Cheng & Tsui in Boston, MA.The ideal candidate is a talented and results-driven marketing professional who will develop and drive all social media, communications, and messaging strategies. Read more about this opportunity here. Vice President of Marketing/New Media at Statcom/Jackson Healthcare in Alpharetta, GA.As the Vice President of Marketing, you will have the opportunity to create and drive the strategic marketing and new media plan for this early stage, high-growth healthcare software company. Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Outreach Expert at MWKS in Los Angeles, CA.We’re seeking an Experienced Social Media Outreach Expert to help us on a digital WOM campaign starting soon for a major retailer. Read more about this opportunity here. Director of Online Media at Corbis in Seattle, WA.The Director of Online Media will be responsible for generating new customers and traffic to Corbis* web properties with a heavy focus on performance and ROI. Read more about this opportunity here. Community Manager at Corbis in Seattle, WA.Corbis is seeking a social media expert hooked deeply into the digital ecosystem of blogging, social networks and online communities. Read more about this opportunity here. Director of Premium Products and Services at Synacor in Buffalo, NY.We are seeking a Director of Premium Products and Services that will work closely with the Executive Team to define the overall strategy on Premium Products and Services of Synacor. Read more about this opportunity here. Interactive Account Director at Beeby Clark + Meyler in Irvington, NY.Beeby Clark+Meyler, a fast growing leader in integrated marketing and advertising solutions, seeks an experienced Marketing Consultant to help manage an expanding client base and contribute toward the development of our business.Read more about this opportunity here. Associate at MrYouth in New York, NY.Microsoft is seeking a knowledgeable, charismatic, and motivated student to become a Student Insider and blog about Microsoft’s new software.Read more about this opportunity here. Senior Manager, Product Management, Mobile Payments at Danal in San Jose, CA.The Senior Manager position is a hands-on and highly visible position that is accountable for developing the product requirements and executing product marketing initiatives for the BilltoMobile payment service.Read more about this opportunity here. Mid-to-Senior Level Coldfusion Web Developer at Advanced Media Productions in Natick, MA.Successful and growing Internet Marketing Services company is seeking a talented, self-motivated Coldfusion developer with a minimum of 4 years experience developing ecommerce websites, web applications and intranet/extranets using Coldfusion.Read more about this opportunity here. Director Web Development at Advanced Media Productions in Natick, MA.Successful and growing Boston-based Internet Marketing Services company is seeking a self-motivated hands-on Director Web Development to design, build and maintain ecommerce websites, web applications, Intranets, Facebook applications and mobile apps and to manage a team of web developers. Read more about this opportunity here. Interactive Art Director at Bazaarvoice in Austin, TX.Bazaarvoice is looking for a skilled and technically savvy visual/web designer with superior HTML & CSS skills. Read more about this opportunity here. Search Marketing Specialist at iProspect in Chicago, IL.Your primary responsibility encompasses client relationship management and campaign detail project management to successfully implement search engine marketing initiatives.Read more about this opportunity here. Web Content Editor at Yeshiva University in New York, NY. Yeshiva University’s (YU) Interactive Media Team is looking for a Senior Web Content Producer to help us translate the richness and vitality of this amazing institution onto the web.Read more about this opportunity here. Lead Developer at Tasted Menu in Boston, MA.If you are an ace programmer, database guru, social media junkie, and passionate foodie, this might be your dream job. Read more about this opportunity here. Digital Content Manager at Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. in Arlington, VA.We are seeking a candidate for the position of Digital Content Manager. The primary role of this mid level position is to coordinate the planning, maintenance, and accessibility of organizational web-based content and content-related services and to ensure the consistency of the organization*s public facing digital operations.Read more about this opportunity here. Email Czar at Village Voice Media in Los Angeles, CA.We want to use your knowledge and experiences to develop targeted email lists and creative, revenue driven email marketing plans. Read more about this opportunity here. Web Editor at SeattleWeekly in Seattle, WA.Seattle Weekly has an immediate opening for a web editor. This position combines online journalism and social media marketing, with the overall goal of growing seattleweekly.com’s readership and community. Read more about this opportunity here. Emerging Media Manager at FKQ Advertising + Marketing in Clearwater, FL.Seeking experienced and innovative emerging media professional to develop and implement social media strategies and tactics that engage target audiences and provide compelling content for our clients. Read more about this opportunity here. Sales Optimizer at PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics in New York, NY.Eco-Green Cosmetics Company is looking for someone to optimize our sales on the web through social media. Read more about this opportunity here. Product Manager at GOOD in Los Angeles, CA.GOOD is looking for a Product Manager to join our team. We present a unique opportunity for talented individuals who thrive in creative, entrepreneurial environments.Read more about this opportunity here. Executive Assistant at Howcast Media in New York, NY.Our internship program gives students real world experience and exposure to a quickly expanding new media and production company.Read more about this opportunity here. Director, Human Resources at Global Impact in Alexandria, VA.Global Impact, a not-for-profit organization that raises millions annually for those in need, is seeking a Communications Consultant for Web and New Media. Read more about this opportunity here. Front End Web Developer at The Motley Fool in Alexandria, VA.The Front End Web Developer collaborates with User Experience Designers and Software Developers to build all manner of well-crafted, forward looking things, using modern standards-based techniques and best practices.Read more about this opportunity here. Research Associate at New Media Strategies in Arlington, VA.You’ll research and evaluate online communities and provide internal auditing of individual project components that involve research, among other things.Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Digital Strategist at Starbucks in Seattle, WA.The Starbucks digital strategy team is looking for seasoned, digital strategists who are passionate about ideating and executing best in class digital marketing experiences. Read more about this opportunity here. Communications Specialist at Crete Carrier Corporation in Lincoln, NE.Develops, maintains and enhances company communication materials to effectively represent the company*s services to customers and prospects.Read more about this opportunity here. Online Marketing Manager at HarperCollins Publishers in New York, NY.The Online Marketing Manager is responsible for creating and executing an overall online plan for HarperCollins Children*s Books vertical websites.Read more about this opportunity here. Sr. Social Media Specialist at MWW Group in New York, NY.It is mandatory for the position of Sr. Social Media Specialist that the candidate come from a PR firm/background. We will also consider candidates from a communications firm. Read more about this opportunity here. Intern: Interactive Developer at Roundarch in New York, NY.The ideal candidate will have practical or work experience developing and supporting enterprise-class web applications and have experience working in structured environments following defined development methodologies including client/server and multi-tiered design and development. Read more about this opportunity here. Web Marketing/Social Media Intern at Pierre Deux in Secaucus, NJ.Established Furniture & Home Décor company seeking an Internet-savvy, Photoshop and social media-loving online marketing intern to assist with blogging, building our online presence, social media, and administrative duties.Read more about this opportunity here. Creative Services Director at Rackspace Email and Apps in Blacksburg, VA.Develop innovative user experience for existing and future customers that differentiates Rackspace brand versus industry, and more.Read more about this opportunity here. Web Developer at Fenton Communications in New York, NY.We’re looking for a web savvy public-interest minded whiz to help deliver cutting edge online services to leading nonprofits, foundations and socially responsible businesses. Read more about this opportunity here. SEO Analyst at Roundarch in New York, NY.SEO Analyst will be responsible for assisting in strategy, implementation and tracking of all search engine marketing campaigns across multiple clients and search engines.Read more about this opportunity here. Social Media Manager at PETA in Los Angeles, CA.PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) seeks a Social Media Manager to manage PETA’s social media efforts. You’ll manage PETA’s Social Media Division and its staff members and develop and implement strategies for new online activism and social media effortsRead more about this opportunity here. 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The world of professional photography has come a long way since the days of the darkroom and Ektachrome film. Although there are traditionalists who still swear by film photography, advances in technology have brought photography to a whole new level, both in process and product. In addition to innovation in photography equipment, there are many valuable resources online that are becoming essential tools for professional photographers.Everything in a photographer*s world can now be managed online, including content, rights, business processes and client relations, to name a few. Aside from shooting the actual photographs, the Internet has made it possible for the rest of the business to be handled from the comforts of the studio with a few clicks of the mouse.The following are five essential web sites for pros:1. LiveBooksLiveBooks provides professional photographers (and other creatives) a powerful platform for establishing their web presence. By providing a wide array of beautifully custom-designed or pre-designed web sites, liveBooks offers the ability to easily manage content and a business online. LiveBooks also comes with a powerful SEO engine for maximizing web traffic, as well as the ability to analyze the click-through behavior of visitors. Pricing: $39 per month2. ShootQShootQ is the Internet equivalent of a studio manager. As a completely web-based studio management solution for photographers, ShootQ is an online repository for client/vendor information, invoicing, contracts and more. Photographers can also take advantage of the automated reminder function for requesting payment from clients.Pricing: Starts at $39.95 per month3. AnimotoAnimoto is an award-winning web application that enables photographers to seamlessly turn a series of photographs into a dynamic video presentation. Created by TV and film producers, Animoto utilizes state-of-the-art technology to mimic the same quality you would expect from the silver screen. The service also offers a music library of more than 500+ commercially licensed songs to accompany videos.Pricing: $249 for 1 year, or $99 for a 3-month trial 4. LicenseStreamFor any photographer who intends to use his/her work for stock photography purposes, LicenseStream is a site to consider. By keeping tabs on all licensed content, photographers can rest assured that their work is appropriately credited and paid for whenever it is used. LicenseStream also provides photographers with more autonomy over their own work, rather than relying upon stock agency representation.Pricing: Starts at $49.99 per year for a standard account5. LabPrintsThere*s a saying in the business that a photographer is only as good as his or her lab. If that*s the case, LabPrints should be in every photographer*s bookmarks because it links them to professional labs around the country. The software also enables photographers to organize images, design layouts and albums and upload orders directly to the lab of their choosing through its LP Digital Studio software.Pricing: This software is free, but additional services are fee-basedMore small business resources from Mashable:- Mashable’s Social Media Guide for Small Businesses- 9 Great Document Collaboration Tools for Teams- HOW TO: Use Social Media to Retain Customers- Top Mobile Productivity Tools for the Small Business- 5 Advanced Social Media Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses- 4 Ways Social Media is Changing Business- 6 Must-Follow Steps for Selling in Any Economy- 5 Easy Social Media Wins for Your Small BusinessImage courtesy of iStockphoto, wibs24Tags: business, List, Lists, photography, Photos

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