GooglePlus Expertise

Let's face it, Google+ is not going to go away like Google Buzz or MySpace. More and more users are becoming familiar with Google+ and using it every day to connect and communicate. Equally as important is the fact that Google+ is more deeply integrated with Google's other products and services than any other service we've every used before. Having a successful Google+ Business Page is no longer an option for businesses who wish to succeed online. However, starting a new social media presence is a pain!

You can get started in Google+ now. Links to reputable How-To articles and a deeper exploration on why and how you can utilize the social platform best.

#TNTBootcamp - Building Influence by Helping Others

+Jaana Nyström is one of the world’s leading authorities on Google+ knowledge. She is a Google+ Top Contributor, a Google+ trusted user and beta tester. Helping others “get” Google+ is her passion. Jaana’s business Gplussa helps coach businesses, students and non-profits on Google+, Google tools, social media and digital marketing. 

Taking the time to set up your profile is one of the most important steps in social media. Create a virtual business card with a fantastic Google+ profile.

When I poll educators and ask, “How many of you are on Google+,” I get very few hands responses. Google+ is not just for Google employees and Google fanboys anymore. Google+ is the fastest growing social network, and offers some great ways to connect and learn with other educators that you cannot find on other platforms. 

Google+ has quickly become one of my favorite social media platforms. I have connected with some great educators, and now moderate several communities. If you are not using Google+, you are missing out on some great features, and great ways to expand your PLN. 

Tired of switching YouTube channel identities? Set the default channel when signing in to YouTube

Now you can select any of your YouTube channels  - connected to your Google+ Profile or a Google+ Page - to be the automatic default when you sign in. 

Today, Google is releasing a feature worldwide that allows a business to transfer the “heart” of its local data (verification, reviews, Map pin, location) from a verified Local Page to an existing Brand Page.

This allows a business to now “upgrade” their Brand page (or any non-local page) to a full local page where it will get more exposure. The feature essentially transfers the connection to Maps from one page to another.

Google today updated its Google Camera app for Android with a multitude of new features. You can download the new version now directly from Google Play.

Learn how to create a calendar invite for your event marketing emails.

Use these tips and tools to create and edit quality, attractive photos, graphics and images for social media marketing.

Google Plus got your stuck? Jimmie Lanley shares the 12 Most Crippling Mindset Hurdles on Google Plus to get you onto Google greatness.

Google's Account Settings page has a new section called "Account History".

The section shows some links that let you manage Google search history, Google location history, YouTube search history and watch history (the videos you've watched).

After multiple years of struggle in upgrading Places and merging local into Plus, Google is finally nearing the point where they have a solid platform addressing the needs of small businesses.

Google is improving the user experience for business pages, check out these desktop updates!
Even better visibility and stats for business pages along with a nicer UX...

Part 1: The Importance of Google Plus

Introduction:

Google plus is one of the most unknown, under-utilized internet marketing tools available on the internet right now. It contains magical powers, like the ability to get your face to appear next to your search result listings in Google Search and the opportunity to network with thousands …

How do I get my web page content to render with a full-bleed image and a description when users share it on Google+ using a URL?

When sharing certain types of content, you can customize the snippet to enhance the way your content is rendered in a post. Following these instructions, you can add code to your page that enables Google to render your content with full-bleed images and a description as shown in the "full-bleed" example.

Content that does not qualify for this rendering treatment is rendered as shown in the Thumbnail example.

Google+ attempts to render content with full-bleed images and a description for content types Article, Blog, and BlogPosting, and all types that inherit from these, as defined by microdata.

New:  Edit the "Photo taken" date on Google+.

Building relationships is important – but what you need is conversions. Here's how to use Google+ to convert followers into subscribers and customers.

Learn best practices and photo sharing etiquette on Google Plus. Tutorial contains scenarios and illustrations to help you get the best out of your Google+ photo sharing experience.