Google plus Revealed! Why you should start using Goggle plus today
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Google+ is a social networking platform that integrates various features such as video chat (Hangouts), group texting (Huddle), and content sharing (Circles). Users need a Google account and an invite to join, after which they can create detailed profiles and manage privacy settings. The platform aims to enhance personal interaction in the business world and is still evolving, with future features like polls and games being anticipated.
Google plus Revealed! Why you should start using Goggle plus today
- 2. 2 Google +Google + Google + is all about putting human faces to names and this is going to apply to the business world as well. Would you rather hear about a new product from the President or CEO of a company or from some representative that you can’t relate to? Google + is Google’s attempt to put a face to the name and create personalities.
- 3. Google + is basically a mixture of different social products and features. • Stream - a newsfeed • Sparks - recommendation engine • Hangouts – video chat feature • Huddle – group texting service • Circles – a way of managing your friends • Photos
- 4. 4 Getting Started with Google +Getting Started with Google + To access Google + you need to have a Google Account and you will need to be sent an invite to join. This restriction will be lifted at sometime in the near future but was still in force at the time this report was written. https://www.google.com/accounts/
- 5. Getting Started with Google + Your next step is to create your Google Profile. Your profile page has six tabs: • Posts • About • Photos • Videos • + 1’s • Buzz
- 6. Getting Started with Google + You will want to go into edit profile and fill out the various fields. Currently you can add information in the following sections: Introduction Work Bragging Rights Relationship Occupation Looking for Employment Gender Education Other names Places Lived Nickname Home Links Search Visibility
- 7. “To add more content to your profile pop up window, you should go to the employment section and add additional text in the first box. Then click “current” and “save”. Your pop up window will now show more content when someone hovers over it.”
- 8. The links field is important as it allows you to link to other profiles on the web. To enter custom links, perform the following steps: 1. Sign in to your Google Profile 2. Click Edit Profile 3. Click on the About Tab 4. Click the Links section on the right hand side a. To add a link that Google suggests simply click ADD 5. To add a custom link
- 9. 6. Click on ADD Custom Link 7. Enter the name and URL 8. Check the box that says ‘this page is specifically about me’ if Applicable 9. Click Save 10. You can change the order of your links by dragging the link and reorganizing your list
- 10. 10 Google + PrivacyGoogle + Privacy “The Google + Settings page allows you to add your email address and your mobile number. You can connect your mobile phone without using an App with this method. You can then select how and when you want to be notified when someone in your circles adds content.”
- 11. Google + Privacy To navigate to your privacy settings, click on the gear icon in the upper right hand corner. Then go to Google + Settings. From here you can change all of your privacy settings by clicking on different links. • Account Overview • Profile and Privacy • Google + • Language • Data Liberation • Connected Accounts
- 12. “The Data Liberation tab allows you to download your data from specific services such as downloading your circles and contact information.” “Google has taken great steps to ensure that people can delete their accounts when they wish. They can simply download their information via the Data Liberation feature and delete their account.”
- 13. 13 Google + CirclesGoogle + Circles “The reason Circles are so important is that they allow you to share different information with certain people. You can choose who sees what! For example you can share a photo with your family and only business links and information with your acquaintances or business circle.”
- 14. By clicking on the Circle icon, a new page is displayed with some existing circles. These include: • Friends • Family • Acquaintances • Following To add someone into your circle, you can simply drag and drop them into the appropriate circle. By clicking on the circle itself, you can rename and organize your circle. You can add a description and even delete a circle if you wish. Plus you have the option of creating new circles.
- 15. Google + Circles One great Circle that you can create is your own circle as you as the only member. This circle can then be a place where you can post your notes, articles, ideas and any scraps of information. A draft Circle is another one that would be perfect if you are in the habit of writing long posts. Another Circle that you could create is a Local circle and this could include any local business that you use. Or place people here who live in your neighborhood, friends of your children, school info and more.
- 16. 16 Google + StreamGoogle + Stream “The Stream feature is basically a newsfeed of the content shared by members of your circle. On the left hand side of your Stream you are given options for filtering your Stream. This way you can view your family or business stream only. Your Stream page will also show suggestions of who you may want to include in your circles.”
- 17. Google + Stream The posts or photos with the most comments will normally stay at the top of the Stream. At the top of each post there is a small arrow, and by clicking this arrow you are shown some options. You can link to the post, mute the post, report abuse or block the person. To update your status, you simply type in a comment and then hit the share button. You can choose to share text, a photo, links or a video. Google will automatically detect the link and allow you to choose a thumbnail for your post.
- 18. 18 Google SparksGoogle Sparks “Google Sparks is basically a content recommendation search engine. Just click on the Sparks link and you will be shown a page that has some basic interests listed. Or you can simply type your interest into the search bar and results will be displayed.”
- 19. 19 Google + HangoutsGoogle + Hangouts “Google Hangouts is a group video chat feature, and you simply click on Hangouts to get started. You can invite up to ten people to join in your Hangout and you can chat via microphone. The first time you enable this feature you may have to install a small piece of software for it to work in the same way you do for Google Talk.”
- 20. 20 Google + PhotosGoogle + Photos “Clicking on the Photo tab will show you pictures that people in your circles have uploaded. The “Your Albums” section allows you to upload and create your own photo albums. After you have uploaded your photos Google gives you the ability to edit them. This includes adjusting the contrast and black and white features. You can rotate and even delete photos.”
- 21. You can organize your photos to be viewed in different categories: •Photos from your Circles •Photos from your Phone •Photos of You •Your Albums If you click on a photo, it will bring up a slideshow feature which will show any recent comments made on the photo. While in the slideshow view, you can add tags and see features such as when the photo was taken and by what type of camera. Google + Photos
- 22. 22 GoogleGoogle + Mobile+ Mobile “The mobile app will allow you to access your stream, upload photos, manage your circles and update and view your profile. One feature of the Google + app is its Huddle feature. Basically, this is a group text feature where you can put groups together so they can send and receive text messages. Another feature is one called Instant Upload. This will sync any photos you take with your desktop.”
- 23. 23 Google + BusinessGoogle + Business “Currently, there are a limited number of businesses on Google +, and they are test driving the system. In fact, Google recently announced that they do not want any businesses to create a profile yet.”
- 24. 24 The Future of Google +The Future of Google + “Google + is still in its infancy and has certain bugs which have to be ironed out and resolved. Some reported additions to the Google + network are the ability to ask Questions and allow users to take a Poll. Google + Games is another development that is assumed to be in the works. This one feature should attract thousands of people to the Google network.”
- 25. 25 Google + Chrome ExtensionsGoogle + Chrome Extensions “For anyone who uses Google Chrome there are some extensions which you can use to make using Google + easier.”
- 26. Google + Chrome Extensions Beautify G+ is an extension that allows you to fix the left and right hand menus in place. GPlus + Search adds an icon to the Chrome toolbar that allows you to search for Google + content. Usability Boost for Google Plus changes the background of the posts to make them easier to read. +Photo Zoom allows your photos to enlarge while hovering over the image for a certain length of time.
- 27. Replies and More for Google Plus this adds a Reply to Author function to your posts. This extension automatically adds +name to your post or your comments. It also features a drop down box which allows you to share to your linked accounts. G+ Count in Title adds a counter to your Google + page tab so you can see how many posts you have to view. G+ Extended allows you to add shortcuts such as pressing ‘e’ to expand all the comments or‘s’ to share the comments.
- 28. Helper for Google + allows you to receive desktop notifications and share your posts via Twitter. It has an audio alert button and a translate option. +Comment Toggle allows you to hide or show comments depending upon how busy your Stream is. Extended Share for Google Plus allows you to quickly share with other sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
- 29. 29 Proposed Uses of Google + forProposed Uses of Google + for BusinessBusiness “Google is definitely out to create a great business page for its users. Some of the features could include a whiteboard application along with screen cast abilities. There could also be a Google Meetings area as well. Google has already made it clear that personal interaction is key. “
- 30. A business could use Google Sparks to pull in interesting information surrounding their business and make it available to their Circles. Hangouts could be a huge business potential here. Already companies such as Dell want to use Hangouts as a Customer Service method. Huddle could be expanded to allow group conferencing on mobile devices. Holding group discussion in your circles is another way to discover what people are looking for in different ways. You can find out their interests, what they have on their wish list and more.
- 31. 31 Google + TipsGoogle + Tips Here are some tips and tricks that we have found to make your Google + experience more exciting and easier! If you would like to tag a friend in one of your Google +, posts then all you have to do is simply type the @ or + and then start typing their name. If you wish to scroll forward in Google +, use the ‘J’ key and the ‘K’ key will allow you to scroll backwards. If you want to import your Facebook contacts into Google +, you can currently do this if you have a Yahoo email account.
- 32. 32 Latest Updates:Latest Updates: With the increasing popularity of Google + Google has now decided to speed up their process of building the business platform. They hope to have this in place before the end of this current year. While Google is staying quiet about the current number of users on Google +, estimates have this number projected as 20 million and rapidly increasing.
- 33. It will be interesting to see how Google + evolves and how creative both individuals and businesses get in personalizing their accounts. If you are not on Google + yet, you need to find someone who can give you an invite and start creating your personal profile today!
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