33 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed ~ Pare News

Did you keep yourself busy this week reading about all things CES? Well, just in case you missed anything outside of Vegas, it’s time for the weekly features roundup.

We have tips for navigating the dating scene with digital media, tricks for making your Pinterest cutting edge and pointers for getting the most out of YouTube. We’ve covered the coolest tech accessories, the most popular Twitter pictures and we’re even holding a Facebook short story contest.

Here are this week’s social media resources.

Editor’s Picks

10 Essential YouTube Tips and Tricks
Here’s how to get more out of your YouTube experience, from improved search to better viewing options via cunning shortcuts.
8 Apple Accessories at CES [PICS]
The top iPhone and iPod accessories we found at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
How Technological Justice Can Fight Global Poverty
While the developed world takes tech for granted, billions of people still live without electricity. Could a change in our economic approach change the lives of people on the other side of the great tech divide?
Tell Us A Story – On Facebook [CONTEST]
Facebook lets you post status updates of 63,206 characters. We’re asking you to use that space creatively.
Pinterest: 13 Tips and Tricks for Cutting Edge Users
If you’re still getting used to Pinterest, like many of us, take a few minutes to review our tips and tricks for the hottest new social network.
The 10 Most Popular Photos on Twitter This Week [PICS]
Here are the most popular photos on Twitter this week, getting the most retweets as of January 5.

Social Media

10 Tips for Dating in the Social Media Age
Social media has made the dating game trickier than it already was. Here are a couple tips that might help you.
4 Short-Form Blogging Networks Perfect for Customer Engagement
Which sites help brands keep up in the real-time content race? Which sites really drive engagement? Here are four I see as emerging leaders.
10 Social Good Kickstarter Projects Seeking to Change the World
Activists, humanitarians and other pioneers of social justice can use Kickstarter to share their projects and raise funds to make a difference.
20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our new chart.
The Top 10 News Organizations With the Most Google+ Engagement
A list published Tuesday reveals which news organizations on Google+ are roping in the most +1s, comments and shares.
5 URL Expanders to Help You Avoid Spammy Links
We’ve found five URL expansion services that will give you some peace-of-mind when browsing.
Social Media Guilt Trip: 10 Ways Networks Try to Make You Stay
When you delete your social media accounts, networks try various techniques to get you to stay, and they cleverly leave you wondering if it’s you and not them.

For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Business & Marketing

5 Strategies for Creating Magnetic Online Content
Brands are content publishers, and the Holy Grail of brand-produced content is magnetic content. Here are some tips for making yours as engaging as possible.
5 Proven Ways to Generate Revenue From Facebook
Can you really make money from Facebook? If you understand what your customers value, the answer is “yes” — if you put in the effort.
3 Major Concerns for Brands Over ICANN's New Domain Registry Options
Let's look at a few of the biggest questions and concerns that brand owners have raised about the brand-new gTLD registration opportunity.
Why Targeted Ads Must Account for Changing Consumer Context
If a consumer who loves action movies suddenly rents “Toy Story,” will Netflix understand that his nieces are visiting? Understanding shifting context is critical for keeping targeted recommendations relevant.
5 Ways Brands Can Use Pinterest to Boost Consumer Engagement
Here are five ways companies can jump on the Pinterest bandwagon to reach a quickly growing and engaged audience.
The Top Brands on Pinterest
Here are eight brands that are exploiting Pinterest’s potential to its fullest.
13 Tips for Increasing Your Company's Google Rank
Apply these tips and techniques from a group of successful, young entrepreneurs in order to boost your company’s SEO results.
10 Companies That Hit the Bullseye With Online Contests
Ten successful entrepreneurs share contests that caught their eyes in 2011, and why these contests presented genuine business wins.
13 Essential Resources for Socially Responsible Companies
There’s more to running a business than the bottom line. Check out the ways these leading companies and entrepreneurs are making the world a better place.
6 Startups to Watch in 2012
An Olympic games, a U.S. presidential election and the end of the world are already planned for 2012, but we’re more excited about the startups.
3 New Tools for Promoting Your Interests
This week we focused on three companies creating new ways to promote your interests.

For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Tech & Mobile

The Best Airports and Airlines for Tech-Dependent Travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
What airports have abundant outlets and Wi-Fi? What airlines have a good mobile app? This infographic has all that and more.
36 Digital Tools That Make Long-Distance Relationships a Little Easier
We’ve gathered a series of apps, gadgets and social tools to support your faraway romance.
10 Awesome Accessories Featuring the Vintage Apple Logo [RAINBOWS]
We’re bringing you 10 fun accessories featuring, or inspired by, the classic Apple rainbow logo.
What to Expect From Mobile Marketing Tech in 2012
As new technologies emerge, the offline-to-online marketing learning curve only gets steeper. Read on for my mobile marketing predictions of 2012.
How One App Empowers Citizens to Take Control of Urban Noise Pollution
Can’t cope with the wall of sound? NoiseTube aims to help citizens take control of their noise through mobile mapping.
5 Free Homework Management Tools for the Digital Student
Keep track of assignments, record lectures and never miss a deadline again with these 5 great web and mobile tools for students.
Designer Tech: 6 Beautiful Gadgets You Know You Want
From smart watches to iPhone-operated coffeemakers, there’s a slew of sleek new technologies on the market. Here’s a rundown of items that are sure to make your wish list.
10 Rock-Steady Rugged iPhone Cases
We have found 10 cases for the Apple mobile that offer such protection, ranging from peace of mind anti-bump options to military grade belt-and-braces coverings
Top 10 Tech This Week [PICS]
Top 10 Tech This Week chooses groundbreaking products to be rolled out in Vegas, and sprinkles in a healthy measure of futuristic fare.