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Despite the "near death" rumors, Google+ still has plenty of life left, and Google has no current plans to dismember it, believes columnist Mark Traphagen.

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Whether you’re a student, educator, executive or a scientist, Google offers online services and products that help everyone remain as productive as possible.

There are many Google services that have come and gone through the years, but a few of them — like Gmail, Google Drive and of course Google Search — stay even more relevant as time goes on.

The following is a comprehensive guide of tips, tricks and hacks that’ll help you make better use of Google services you use. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned expert, you’re likely to find something here that you can add to your own productivity toolbox...

So how can a business owner ensure that they retain access to their YouTube channel and Google+ Page?

The social media giant - Facebook, remains the top social network among users aged 16 - 19, however, the way in which teens are using it is changing too: about 50 percent of teenage internet users now say they are active on Facebook, down from 70 percent in 2012, according to the new report from Global Web Index.

This chart shows the top 10 teen networks (Facebook, Google+, Twitter etc.) by membership and active usage.

Interested in planning ahead your social media content? See our overview of the best ways to schedule and strategize your social media content.

Explore some of the lesser-known creative projects from Google that are also excellent educational tools.

Google Plus can give a big burst of Google love for your blog and social media. Learn how to use Google+ to boost your overall social media presence.

Google Glass 2.0 Coming Soon: Google partnered with Italian Luxottica Eyewear Company.

Steve Denning reveals how clueless he is about Google+... again!

Pro tip: If you want serious traffic to your column, say Google+ is dead. Your page will be hammered by hoards of passionate Google+ fans who come to disagree with you. 

It's a lesson Steve Denning learned for his first "Google+ is dead" column, so now he's back for another helping of Google+ traffic in his latest missive, called "Has Google+ really died?" 

 - Mike Elgan - Google+

This is everything you need to know about Google+, in one handy guide. Google+ is the social backbone of the Google platform and a pretty decent social network for the millions of users who inhabit it. Thanks to its ties to Hangouts, Google+ can also become your own personal podcast, meeting space, or impromptu concert. Google+ Photos's freedoms and features have attracted...

An overview of all the different social media stats and metrics that make for a great social media report - and how to easily create and understand it all.

You can now apply Google Analytics to Buffer's premium service - as well as track all tweets rather than the ones created through Buffer. Learn how.

The screenshots are from a desktop using Chrome browser.

When you see posts in your Home stream, there may be several different types of posts...

When using social media to share links many prefer to use URL shorteners. Short URLs make long links look cleaner, but there are also other benefits.