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Gabriel Vasile - Google+ - BEST GOOGLE+ CIRCLES EVER SHARED I don't always share… BEST GOOGLE+ CIRCLES EVER SHAREDI don't always share circles, but when I do, I make a list of the best ones But, but... Google+ is boring. No, it's not. You didn't circle enough interesting people. Let me help you. This list contains the most interesting circles shared and I listed them by categories like: General, Google related, Social media, Hangouters, Bloggers, Journalists, Photographers, G+ Pages, Celebrities, YouTubers, Creative people, Ladies, Men & Science.

Take a look in the circles that interest you most and circle what's for you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 165 Users Google+ Photographers Need To Follow - by +Jarek Klimek 2. 1,500 Kick Ass Photographers on Google+ - by +Thomas Hawk 3. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 6. 500 nonprofit brands - by +Beth Kanter 1. Untitled. Still not using Google Plus yet? You're going to get left behind. The Ultimate Guide to Google Plus Posts. Social media is a moving target, quickly evolving. With Google Plus you have the opportunity to both create and effectively track how well your content is getting engagement. The key is in trying different things. The look and the message of your posts matter very much, but there are other variables too which you should be mindful of. Here are a few suggestions on the practical elements as well as the psychology of posting on Google Plus. Introduction A central feature to Google Plus, as the social destination, is the ability for content to be shared to individuals, circles, or public.

NEW: Complete Guide to ‘Google Plus Posts and Photos’ (23 mins) This video covers everything you need to know about ‘Posts and Photos’… And for those who want to read more about it let’s kick off and learn the foundations to making a post on Google Plus. The different types of posts There are two types of post on Google Plus: 1. Let’s now look at making a post itself… How to make a post on Google Plus Here you go… Smart School House: Craft and DIY Blog Site: How to Use Google+ As a Blogger. Are you a blogger that is wanting to learn how you can use Google+? You have come to the right place! Today I’m going to show you, my favorite blogger friends, how to use Google+ as a blogger. There are a few tips that are essential for success on Google+. Unlike Facebook, when you post something on Google+ everyone that follows you (or has added you to their circles), will be able to see your post. Pages: 1 2. How Not to use Google+ Have you noticed some people on Google+ doing the same annoying thing, over and over?

For most, it's not on purpose. It's not their fault that they don't know any better. But the fact is, there's something they're expected to do, or expected not to do, and they're messing it up. Sociologically, we refer to these as Norms, and there are four different kinds of norms: Folkways, Mores, Laws and Taboo. Unfortunately, while Laws and Taboo are generally documented, Folkways and Mores are less understood and often poorly communicated. As a result, particularly in developing environments like social networks, it's difficult to grasp at first what is and isn't expected of you.

Here are some of the most common mistakes people make on Google+, and what they should be doing differently. Sharing With and Notifying Circles When creating a new post on Google+, there's an Audience field that is set to Public by default. Forgetting to Mention People The tagging system in Google+ is a little different. Google Plus Is Outpacing Twitter. Www.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/google-plus.htm. Google is no stranger to the social game. Back in January 2004, Google launched a social networking site called Orkut. At that time, the other name in the social networking space was Friendster. Myspace hadn't yet launched and Facebook was more than a year away from its first incarnation.

But despite some success in countries like Brazil and India, Orkut never really caught on for the rest of the world. That didn't stop Google from experimenting with social networking. In 2009, the company introduced an innovative platform called Google Wave. The next year, Google launched Google Buzz. Never a company to call it quits, Google went back to the drawing board. Let's begin with an overview of some of Google Plus's features. 10 Tips to Generate More Social Media Traffic from Google Plus. What is Google+ (Google Plus) and do I need it? How to Add Google Author Tags to Your Blog for Improved Search Results. Does Google know you’re the author of the content you publish online? If you answered “I don’t know,” chances are you haven’t heard of a very powerful piece of HTML markup code known as rel=”author”. When implemented correctly on websites or blogs with authored content, this small addition to your articles can have a dramatic impact on how your content appears in Google’s search results.

This article will explain exactly what rel=”author” is, why you need to pay attention to it and most importantly, how to set it up on your website or blog. What is rel=”author”? Most of us are familiar with the HTML anchor tag as a way to link out to content as seen in this image: Standard anchor tag linking to Google+ account. In that traditional format, the “href” part of the markup is called an attribute of the anchor tag that references the location of the content being linked to. Now, if we add the attribute rel=”author” to the anchor tag, the link looks like this: How to Implement rel=”author”

How to use Google + | A quick guide to Google Plus. The below post is from just after Google+ was launched and still is a very useful piece about Google+. Also be sure to read about What Google+ Really is all About, How To Become That Suggested User on Google+ and The Complete Google Plus Cheat Sheet or take a look at all the Google+ posts we have here on State of Search! Google + has arrived and pretty much every SEO I know are already on it. Yesterday was probably a complete waste of a day for most SEOs as pretty much everyone was busy playing with Google +. I was no exception. In the words of Matt Cutts: “It’s like crack, but in a good way”. So I’ve spent some time going through the current key features to give you a “crash course” in Google +: Circles This is the major functionality that although initially looks just like facebook friends, differ in one important area; categorisation!

Photos When you upload photos you get asked to create a new album or add to an existing album. Hangouts Instant Photo Upload from Mobile Sparks Huddle. Google Plus Becomes World's No. 2 Social Network After Facebook, Knocking Off Twitter. According to a new report from Global Web Index, Google Plus boasted 343 million active users in Q4 2012, a 27 percent jump from the year prior to make it second among all social platforms in terms of active usage. Even better for Google, YouTube, which had not previously been tracked as a social network, was the world’s No. 3 social network with about 300 million active users. Facebook is still far and away the benemoth of all social networks, with almost 693 million active users (from its 903 million accounts) -- 51 percent of the global Internet population -- but Google and its services are catching up: Google Plus and YouTube are being used by 25 percent and 21 percent of the global Internet populace, respectively; Twitter is also used by 21 percent of the total, global Internet.

What This Growth Means For Google Not too long ago, Google Plus was against the ropes, struggling to maintain traffic and momentum after its public debut. Google+ Google Plus resigned, updated with 41 new features. Homepage - Who to follow on Google Plus? Google+ Suggested Users. Why You Should Be On Google Plus (Even Though No One Else Is)

I/O 2013: Google Plus getting 41 updates. SAN FRANCISCO -- Continuing to scroll through the product portfolio at Google I/O on Wednesday, Google Plus is getting a major overhaul 41 new features across Hangouts, Photos and a newly designed "Stream. "With a focus on promoting and organizing content across multiple columns, the Google Plus team described that the new stream is about "design and depth. " In reflection of just how vital hashtags have become to social networking, Google Plus is getting a new feature dubbed "Related hashtags," analyzing the content of a post and Google will designate the appropriate hashtags. Users will then be able to flip Cards (similar to what is available on Google Now) and see content based on related topics as well as current locations. These new changes will begin rolling out to all users starting today. Hangouts, arguably one of the more popular functions on Google's social network, is being broken out into its own mobile app, also launching today.

Google Plus Daily. What is Google Plus? A Complete User Guide. (Videos and Blog) If you think Google Plus is just another social site, you are in for a big surprise. What has been created is, put simply, a phenomenal tool for human communication, and much more. But it takes you to experience it, embrace it and ‘get it’ before this realisation really comes. The complete guide to Google Plus will give you everything you need to use it as an individual or for business, including a free 90 minute video course. Introduction Since its launch in 2011, Google Plus has been gradually moving towards being one of the most active social networks with hundreds of millions of people having active accounts.

But what is Google+? And is it any different to any other social network? And if you are looking at business applications of Google+, then also check out my ‘Google Plus Marketing Guide’ here. So, let’s begin! Whilst referring to the image of the rabbit/duck which first appeared in Harper’s Weekly in 1892, he says “I suspect most of you see a duck.” What are ‘Google Ripples’?