Big Query, Open graph and Google Places – The Monday May 14th Roundup

We’re being hit with a heat wave! And as summer sets in so do all the blog posts. Is this really how you guys spend your summers? Awesome.

This week we have a host of stories, including Google’s Big Query data analysis, using open graph buttons, and theorizing on the next step of Google places.

Create

We start the week with A List Apart and why you should just say no to faux bold.
Next up, Get Elastic has 5 tips for custom Facebook open graph buttons.

Attract

Last week Google announced the release of Google+ Hangouts on air. Now you can live broadcast your hangouts in all of their blurry glory.
David Mihm theorizes about an upcoming merger of Google Plus and Google Places. This could be a very interesting strategy on Google’s part to distinguish themselves from other local services.

Analyze

last month Google finally announced their Big Data analysis tool Big Query. This new analysis option allowed businesses to gain real-time insights from huge stores of data.
Avinash takes a stab at measuring “brand strength” with web analytics.