Google Plus
Launched in June 2011 by search engine giant Google Inc., Google+ is a social networking service that integrates numerous Google services, including Google Profiles.
Most notably the service -- also referred to simply as G+ -- allows users to group their contacts into Circles, enabling members to sort their contacts into specific categories. This in turn allows users to tailor posts and send them to specific social groups.
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BY Samantha Hosenkamp
Take the pain out of adding images to your brand's social media accounts by following this easy guide to sizing images.
4 Ideas for Hosting Google+ Hangouts 'On Air'
BY Brian Honigman
How to make the social network's video conferencing tool work for your business.
Getting Started on Google +
BY Guy Kawasaki
A step-by-step guide to creating a presence on the fast-growing social network of 250 million users, from the former chief evangelist for Apple.
4 Tools for High-Def Video Conferencing
BY John Patrick Pullen
Bring clarity to your next meeting with one of these four video conferencing tools, then choose which way you want to connect.
Play Video How Google+ Can Improve Your SEO (Video)
BY Danny Sullivan
Search Engine Land editor Danny Sullivan on why having an account on the social network can improve your search results.
Richard Branson on How to Connect With Your Customers
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur explains how to use social media to effectively connect with your customers.
How the New Google+ Local Tab Could Influence Local SEO
BY AJ Kumar
Here's how you can maximize the local search benefits of the new Google+ Local feature for your website.
Google+ Adds New Local Listings Tab for Businesses
BY Jason Fell
A company's listing on Google will be available to users across Google search, maps, mobile and now Google+.
What You Need to Know About the New Google Plus Design
BY Jason Fell
Google's social network takes cues from Facebook and Twitter for its new look.
Play Video Chris Brogan on How Businesses Benefit from Google+ (Video)
BY Teri Evans
The popular blogger shares examples how business owners are getting involved in Google+.
How the White House Became a Social-Media Powerhouse
BY Shira Lazar
Macon Phillips, the White House's director of New Media, describes how the administration is using social media in unique ways -- and how your business can too.
Play Video Chris Brogan on Social Media Starter Tips to Grow Your Business (Video)
BY Teri Evans
The popular blogger shares helpful strategies for small-business owners getting started on social networks like Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
Why Chris Brogan Loves Google Plus
BY Chris Brogan
Google+ isn't just for networking anymore. Here are four ways to put it to work to amp up your revenues.
Emerging Social Media Sites to Attract Users
BY Mikal E. Belicove
As email and instant messaging loses prowess among users, smaller social-networking sites are stepping up.
How Gary Vaynerchuck, Chris Brogan and Others Think Social Media Will Change in 2012
BY Shira Lazar
From the rise of Google+ to the oversaturation of social media, here's what five social media mavens have to say about what's on the horizon in 2012.
Why Your Small Business Should Hangout on Google+
BY Shira Lazar
Here are three ways your business can best utilize the latest social network.
Why Your Small Business's Google+ Efforts Must Be Unique and Visual
BY Shira Lazar
Google+ announced its new "Pages" platform for businesses. See how your company can best utilize the latest social network.
Viewpoint: Why Google+ Pages Isn't Good for Business
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Google+ Pages has a long way to go before it can be worthy competitor to Facebook.
Why Google+ Will Be the Next Big Thing for Your Business
BY Chris Brogan
Google+ has quickly become the place to be in social media. Here's why--and what your business should do about it.
Chris Brogan on How Businesses Can Get Started on Google+
BY Jason Fell
The social media expert offers a primer on how to build connections on the new networking site.
How Will Google+ Affect SEO?
BY Mike Spadier
Just when you thought you "got" search, Google+ presents new challenges to business owners who rely on search engine optimization to get found online.
Why Facebook's Friends May Fade
BY Mikal E. Belicove
While its customer satisfaction score jumped by 3 percent in 2011, Facebook continues to disappoint the masses.




