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Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010

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Graphs - Chris Dixon , July 22, 2010 It has become customary to use “ graph &# to refer to the underlying data structures at social networks like Facebook. Computer scientists call the study of graphs “ network theory ,&# but on the web the word “network&# is used to refer to the websites themselves).

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The Power of Quora & Why Benchmark was Right to Pay Up

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I wish every blog used Disqus and I wish every website that syndicated content would create an integrated commenting thread the way that Business Insider does. articles and leaves. Obviously it is build on a social network “follow people&# model that is asymmetric like Twitter. It’s an awesome implementation.

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Why Your Startup's Name Matters

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This article is the first in a three-part series about naming your startup; on Thursday, we’ll discuss creating names, and on Friday, we’ll discuss testing names. In this first article, I provide a general overview of naming. of Web Users Meet Singles on Social Networks [STUDY] Want to Highlight Your New Facebook Pictures?

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5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch

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It would take an article in itself to fully compare the benefits of these (and other popular ecommerce site providers), but suffice it to say they both offer options for businesses that do not wish to manage the technical aspects of their ecommerce storefront. Good article Curt. Informative article. Social Media Lists.

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16 Tips for Picking the Perfect Startup Name

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This article is the second in a three-part series about naming your startup; on Wednesday, we discussed why your startup’s name matters , and on Friday, we’ll discuss testing and buying domains. You’ve probably already used this trick when a username is taken on one of the big social networking sites. Social Media.

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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

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He is a serial entrepreneur, internationally syndicated columnist, angel investor, public speaker and author of the best-selling book Never Get a “Real&# Job: How To Dump Your Boss, Build a Business and Not Go Broke. This article made my decision for me. Was debating between two candidates.

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

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This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. This article is grossly negligent in its advice. 9 Digital Ways to Become a Social Good Hero in 2012. 10 Inspiring Social Networks for Writers.

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