Google+: A Place to Learn. Though the brutal social networking war has lost the interest of most news outlets, gruesome battles continue to take place behind the scenes as the arms race for users escalates. Facebook’s IPO has left the brand bloodied, and Google has seized on this moment of weakness to bolster their own offering, Google+, in the eyes of consumers. Meanwhile, MySpace seems to be taking a different strategy and reinventing itself as the music discovery service it was originally envisioned as. Shots continue to ring out across the digital ether, and with every blow levied, each social network has just one task ahead of them: Becoming distinct enough from other networks while pulling in more users. After all, this is how they make their ad revenue, and consequently stay in business to provide their virtual online services.
What’s more, any social network must stay on top of their game so to speak. Google+ has introduced several distinguishing features, like hangouts and circles. What is Google+? How to Use Google+ to Boost Your Career. If you're unfamiliar with Google+, you're missing out on instant access to a hotbed of industry knowledge—top experts in your industry are posting valuable articles, videos, and tips on the social networking service right now.
There are two significant benefits of using Google+: First, social media in general is essential today to immerse yourself in industry knowledge and stay ahead of the curve on the latest trends in your field. Google+ is a more organized, comprehensive tool than Twitter, and its more personalized than LinkedIn with more engaging features. It's a great addition to your social media belt. Second, when a potential employer Googles your name, your robust Google+ profile will show up. You can use it as a way to showcase your professional interests, personality, and industry savvy to stand out from the rest of the heard. 1.
Remember to be a little choosey and stay organized. 2. Some employers have incorporated it into their recruitment process. 3. Google+ demonstrates higher engagement than Facebook or Twitter. Amanda Blain created the following post on Google+ and the smackdown was so thorough, I just had to share it: *Battle of the Social Networks – Who Will Win In Terms Of Interactions On The Same Published Story*?
+Mashable has release another story about G+ being a site of “low activity” complete with Infograph stats that really make no sense. I’m frankly tired of these articles and pictures, So today I did some research and made my very own pretty picture, comparing some articles that Mashable has published in the last 24 hours and how much Social Media buzz they got across the various networks. I bring you… What are the ACTUAL Interaction Results across Google+, Twitter and Facebook (with pictures and numbers) for the same story from Mashable?
STORY :Would You Wear an Internet-Connected T-Shirt? Twitter Summary – ( • 32 Favorites • 130 RT • 5 @Replies Facebook Summary – ( • 249 Likes • 97 Shares • 38 Comments G+ hands down winner here. Let’s compare another one shall we? Like this: