Resharing and locking posts - Google+ Help Reshare posts If you come across a particularly awesome post in the stream, you don't have to keep it all to yourself. You can easily share it yourself: Click the share button at the bottom of the post. Note: The people you reshare the post with will see the name of the original poster and the content, but not any comments or +1's on the original post. Anyone who can see the original post will also be able to see that you reshared it. If the post is public, the fact that you reshared it will also be made public. Disable reshares When you post in the stream, the option for others to reshare your post is automatically enabled. share button, mentions, or photo tags. To disable reshares: Click the drop-down arrow in the To: field > Disable reshares. To disable reshares after you've shared a post, click the drop-down arrow at the top of the post and check the box next to Disable reshares. Posts that have resharing disabled will not have the Share this post button at the bottom.
FPC-Virtual Google Plus SEO: The Ultimate Google+ SEO Guide This comprehensive Google+ SEO guide covers every aspect and angle of Google+ and how it impacts search. My normal TL;DR has been replaced with a Google+ SEO Best Practices section located at the bottom of this post. I will be periodically updating this post (updated January 23, 2012) as things inevitably change. Please don’t hesitate to comment or contact me with observations or when certain features change. I also thank the many people (on Google+) who helped in the research phase of this guide. Google+ Search Most of the attention is on the integration of Google+ in Google search results. Google+ Search Facets Google+ search queries return results with a standard selection of facets. Sometimes Google selects these facets for you. You can select certain types of content using what I call the content facet. This is all pretty self explanatory. Here you can select what universe of results you want to search. At present you can search for Google Check-ins in certain cities. Yup. Search+
Literacy, Languages and Leadership I’m teaching a workshop next week for educators on the basics of Twitter. I’ve put together a guide to help teachers learn the basics of how to set up and use a Twitter account. The guide is still in draft format, but if you’d like a sneak preview, I’d love your feedback: Share or Tweet this post: Twitter for Teachers: A Basic Guide If you are interested in booking me (Sarah Eaton) for a presentation, keynote or workshop (either live or via webinar) contact me at sarahelaineeaton (at) gmail.com. Like this: Like Loading...
CERT Tip ST06-003 - Staying Safe on Social Network Sites What are social networking sites? Social networking sites, sometimes referred to as "friend-of-a-friend" sites, build upon the concept of traditional social networks where you are connected to new people through people you already know. The purpose of some networking sites may be purely social, allowing users to establish friendships or romantic relationships, while others may focus on establishing business connections. Although the features of social networking sites differ, they all allow you to provide information about yourself and offer some type of communication mechanism (forums, chat rooms, email, instant messenger) that enables you to connect with other users. On some sites, you can browse for people based on certain criteria, while other sites require that you be "introduced" to new people through a connection you share. Many of the sites have communities or subgroups that may be based on a particular interest. What security implications do these sites present?
Google+ Platform Blog A Complete Guide to Creating and Optimizing Google+ Brand Pages posted by Ruben Sanchez | April 6, 2012 | 17 comments Taking full advantage of the SEO and PPC benefits associated with a strong Google Plus presence requires creating a complete Google Plus Brand Page. The following post serves as a tactical guide for Google Plus covering page creation, daily management, and key optimizations with other Google products. For more detail on the SEO benefits of Google+ for individual user accounts, check out AJ Kohn’s amazing and comprehensive post. Creating a Brand Page Brand Pages are created only after logging in to an existing Google+ personal account. The Create Page workflow can be found here: Similar to Facebook’s workflow, you must first create a personal account through which you can create and manage pages. Pick a Category Each business is different, and each page serves a different type of organization. Add Your Information Google will then ask for information specific to the category. Product or Brand SEO Benefits
Internet and Social Networking Safety The Internet gives you easy access to information, entertainment, financial offers and countless other services. The flip-side, however, is that it can leave you vulnerable to online scammers, identity thieves, and criminals. To guard against Internet fraud, follow the tips below: Know your seller. If you don't, do some research. Company websites often provide information in a section called "About Us". Protect your personal information. Take your time and resist any urge to "act now" to keep your account open or take advantage of a special offer.Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly. Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online. The FTC provides tips to help secure your computer, guard against Internet fraud, and protect your personal information. Social Networking Privacy Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, craigslist, and others continue to gain popularity. For more information go to:
Pearltrees' blog Voici “Smartcloud”, la toute dernière version de Pearltrees. Elle permet d’importer et d’organiser tout ce que vous avez partagé sur les réseaux sociaux ou stocké sur Internet. Dès aujourd’hui, vous pouvez remettre la main sur les centaines ou les milliers de contenus que vous avez partagés ou stockés au cours des dernières années. Vous allez voir, c’est facile et rapide. Voici comment ça marche : 1. Le bouton “ajouter”, identifiable par son symbole “+” permet d’accéder aux imports. 2. Dès que les contenus importés sont nombreux, un algorithme d’auto-organisation vient vous aider. 3. Nous avons amélioré toutes les fonctionnalités d’organisation et de personnalisation pour vous permettre d’ajouter facilement une touche personneIle à vos collections. 4. Vos contenus n’ont jamais été aussi bien mis en valeur dans Pearltrees. Cette nouvelle version de Pearltrees est disponible dès aujourd’hui sur le Web.
G+ for Organisations and Businesses Using Google Plus for Business and Organisations of all sizes. How Google plus and the social layer will transform how organizations work for years to come. Introduction When I first got involved with understanding Google over ten years ago, I was taught one central principle: Relevance. Google’s +Vic Gundotra says that they have added a “social layer” across Google’s products and services. The ‘social layer’ integrates. Google+ is at the centre of integration of the products and services. *this is a very interesting component, network weighting, that could well determine ‘which’ results appear, from ‘who’ as well as for ‘whom’. What does this mean for business and organisations? Let’s take some examples using the Commoogle page +Commoogle as a quick case study. Note, this why managers on a page are so important to get right – the right manager for the task has the right people in the right circles Example 1 1. Example 2 1. Why every business will want to be on Google+ very soon… Search… 2. 3.
Social Networking and Internet Safety | Vancouver Police Department Crime Prevention & Safety for Individuals : Personal Safety | Safety for Children & Teens | Safety Tips for Seniors | International Student Safety | Social Networking and Internet Safety | Preventing Fraud | Online Identity Theft | Identity Theft Social Networking Safety Tips How much information is too much information in this day and age of social networking? The speed and visibility of social media makes for a fun experience and great entertainment, but it also creates an opportunity to embarrass yourself or others, jeopardize your employment or, worse still, compromise your safety or your identity. It used to be enough for us to think about our physical security, such as what type of door locks we should use, or whether or not to have an alarm system installed, but now we also need to think about our online safety and whether our online persona is equally safe. Social Networking Safety Tips for Home Use Social Networking Safety Tips While You’re on Vacation
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