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Welcome to the New Tumblr: Cat GIFs and More Ads

Yahoo doesn't want to ruin the community Tumblr has created, but it needs Tumblr to make money to justify its $1.1 billion price tag. Full Story »
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Yahoo Revamps Flickr and Offers a Terabyte of Free Storage

Full-quality image uploads and a photo-rich interface are at the heart of the updated service

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Tumblr Under Yahoo

More ads could destroy Tumblr's brand, but the site could also gain loads more users, experts say

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How to Import Your Tumblr Blog into WordPress

While Yahoo's acquisition of blogging site Tumblr will make a handful of people very happy, others are not convinced. Here's how to import your posts from Tumblr to WordPress.

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Yahoo on Tumblr: We won't 'screw it up'

Yahoo will now have to figure out how to grow Tumblr revenue without alienating its user base

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Amy's Baking Co. is a Social Media Sensation

We learned this week that you can manage your business's online reputation without going completely overboard.

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Could a Tumblr Deal Fix Yahoo's Square Reputation?

Rumors are swirling that Yahoo is really, really interested in buying Tumblr to appeal to teens.

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At Google I/o, Developer Services Hogged the Spotlight

Further opening the company's services to developers was a focus at the show

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Yahoo Calls Press Conference Amid Tumblr Acquisition Rumors

Yahoo invited media to an event in New York on Monday but gave no details

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The 4 Best Things About the Google+ Redesign

Google announced a complete overhaul of its social network, Google+, at this week's I/O conference in San Francisco. Here's an in-depth look at all the changes and why they make Google+ better.

How To

9 Social Media Mistakes Your Business Must Avoid

One errant or rogue post can derail your business's reputation. Learn what not to do from these real-world cautionary tales.

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Yahoo Ups Cool Quotient with Twitter Content

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer continues her overhaul of the company by partnering with Twitter to display tweets in Yahoo's news feed.

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Google Glass Ecosystem Grows with Twitter, Facebook and CNN Apps

Google is working to build out the app ecosystem for its upcoming Glass, showing off work today at Google I/O from partners like Twitter, Facebook, CNN and Elle.

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At Google I/o, Glass Wearers Say 'trust Us'

Google is facing questions from Congress over the privacy issues raised by Glass

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Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr Try Out Social Networking Apps for Glass

Several social networking services now have apps aimed at connecting Google Glass wearers