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May 13, 2014 4:50 AM
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#GooglePlus Helper: Google+ Photo Albums

#GooglePlus Helper: Google+ Photo Albums | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

Fresh from the Googleplus Helper blog!

Google+ and Photo Albums

Your questions answered:
I have collected material from my posts and replies in Google+ help and Google+ Helper communities as well as from private enquiries and put together a tutorial about Google+ photo albums.

I hope this helps you get more out of Google+!

#Photos     #JaanaTip     #JaanaResearch     #Googleplus  

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Google+ photo albums tutorial!

Henrik Safegaard - Cloneartist's curator insight, May 13, 2014 7:08 AM


Whenever you share a post on Google+ it creates a new photo album. For one image. Bummer, I know.

You can define in which album you wish the image to reside - if you remember to do it ...

Click the headline.

Chris Agro's curator insight, May 13, 2014 9:02 AM

Great tips on how to work with your photos on Google+ -Chris Agro ( @agrotising )

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May 10, 2014 10:30 AM
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If Marketers Can’t Figure Google Plus Out, Let Your IT Group Run It

If Marketers Can’t Figure Google Plus Out, Let Your IT Group Run It | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
If social media marketers can't figure Google Plus out, your business needs a new perspective. Read this to see why G+ is a no brainer for businesses.
Jaana Nyström's insight:
Don’t Take It Personally:  

Social media for business is not a personal decision. Emotion needs to be removed from the equation as to which channels your company will operate on. Who cares if you prefer Facebook over Google Plus. Does it matter if your friends are on Google Plus or not? None of my friends are on Pinterest, or Twitter for that matter, but it doesn’t make them any less valuable. After all, are you trying to market to your friends – or potential ideal clients?

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May 8, 2014 6:49 AM
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The Remarkable Power & Potential of Google+

The Remarkable Power & Potential of Google+ | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

Google already has a mind-boggling amount of data about you, me, and everyone else. Everything else. It is well on the way to indexing all information in the known universe.

 

And it's newest introduction is powering Google forward in the quest to know better "what lurks in the hearts of men". Google+ is more than just another social network. It is an "identity platform" - with unique powers.

 

From an SEO perspective, Google+ (or G+) is truly fascinating.

Because of how much it knows.

How granular and local the data gets.

How extensive and wide-ranging its access to information has grown.

And how it exclusively owns this knowledge.

 

Smartly and efficiently, Google leverages this vast warehouse of user data into ways to:

- suggest relevant local offers and recommendations

- personalize SERPs to be relevant to individual users

- measure and track user behavior across device or platform

- gather stats to make accurate predictions and drive future growth

Jaana Nyström's insight:

A good read for any marketer or business owner.

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May 8, 2014 3:18 AM
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Official Google+ Help Center

Official Google+ Help Center | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Official Google+ Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Google+ and other answers to frequently asked questions.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

Almost everything you need to know about GooglePlus!

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May 7, 2014 2:35 PM
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I Use Facebook & Twitter. Why Should My Business Use Google+?

I Use Facebook & Twitter. Why Should My Business Use Google+? | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Do you consider digital marketing important for your business? Do you think Google Plus is a waste of time? If yes to either of these, prepare to reconsider!
Jaana Nyström's insight:
Google+ Posts Are Web Pages:   

- Wait, what?

 

   Unlike Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn posts, Google+ posts are indexed in the search results just like websites. More over, they can be linked to, SEO’d and acquire authority of their own just like your website. This means you can get more SERP real-estate for your own online properties and take away from your competitors!    

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May 6, 2014 7:00 AM
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Add borders and crop images in Google Docs & Slides

Add borders and crop images in Google Docs & Slides | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

You can adjust and customize images you have added to Google Docs and Slides by cropping or masking them, and by adding borders.

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Great new feature in Google Drive!

Henrik Safegaard - Cloneartist's curator insight, May 6, 2014 1:46 PM

Very handy new tools - click and check them out.

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May 5, 2014 1:05 AM
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Google Plus Is Not An Ex-Parrot | Geekalicious

Google Plus Is Not An Ex-Parrot | Geekalicious | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Google Plus is going nowhere. The rumours stem from a TechCrunch article musing about the future of G+. Here are my views.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

A snippet from the article:  "It is the same with any social media platform - it will have it's lovers and it's haters. If you don't like it, don't use it. I have Facebook friends who have never set fingertip on Twitter. There are those who don't own an Instagram account or won't spend hours getting lost on Pinterest."

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May 2, 2014 3:10 AM
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Don't Make Your Competition the Easy Choice; Engage on Google+ Now!

Don't Make Your Competition the Easy Choice; Engage on Google+ Now! | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
As a professional service provider, you have to make tough decisions about where to market your services. Is Google + right for you?
Jaana Nyström's insight:

Things to ponder...

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April 30, 2014 6:02 AM
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Google+ Tips From the Experts: 13 Ways to Gain the Most Engagement

Google+ Tips From the Experts: 13 Ways to Gain the Most Engagement | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
See how others are taking advantage of Google+ with some expert Google+ tips, tools, and best practices for your page.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

Good tips galore!

Corinne Thomsett's curator insight, May 1, 2014 7:41 AM

This is a platform I want to know more about. How can I claim to be a social media manager when I don't really understand the basics of Google+? Trust me, this is something I am going to remedy, starting now.

Larissa Meo's curator insight, May 28, 2014 8:37 PM

Informações interessantes, mas muita coisa para assimilar.

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April 27, 2014 1:38 AM
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12 Reasons Google+ Isn't As Bad As You Think

12 Reasons Google+ Isn't As Bad As You Think | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Sit down for this: I use Google+, and I love it.

 

On Google+, I've found a blank canvas to create, share and interact with people all over the world. It's a chance to be openly expressive on a platform where there are no preconceived notions of people who think they "know" me. You might have a lot of strong political opinions or a love of food porn pictures that you want to share with the world, but hold back on Facebook in fear of what your friends might think.

 

You can enjoy this blank canvas and find a place to share what you're truly passionate about, too. Here are 12 reasons you should give Google+ a second chance, if you haven't already.

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Many good reasons why using Google+ is a pleasure!

Henrik Safegaard - Cloneartist's curator insight, April 27, 2014 2:59 AM

Check it out. There is reasons to use G+ for some purposes you simple can't do anywhere else. :-)

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April 26, 2014 3:11 AM
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Didn’t You Hear? Good Journalism is Dead!

Didn’t You Hear? Good Journalism is Dead! | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Google+ is far from dead and the TechCrunch attack is part of a pattern.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

David Amerland shares facts instead of nonsensical rumours like tech publications.

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April 24, 2014 3:08 AM
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This Chrome add-on lets you copy and erase text inside any image on the web

This Chrome add-on lets you copy and erase text inside any image on the web | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

What would you say if we told you that it's possible to copy, translate, edit and even erase the text inside any image you find on the internet? Well, you can, and it's a lot easier than you might think.


All it requires is a new browser extension, called Project Naptha, made by developer Kevin Kwok. It uses a number of optical character recognition (OCR) algorithms, including libraries developed by Microsoft and Google, which quickly build a model of text regions, words and letters from nearly any image.

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Project Naptha is available now for free!

systerwoody's curator insight, April 24, 2014 11:04 AM

#ProjectNaptha

THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY's comment, April 25, 2014 5:56 PM
Thank you man!
Corinne Thomsett's curator insight, May 1, 2014 7:44 AM

Now THAT could be fun to play with. Not sure how I might use it to benefit my fledgling business, but I bet, if I think hard enough, I can come up with something.

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April 24, 2014 2:23 AM
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The Simple Truth About SEO

The Simple Truth About SEO | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

The secret is that there is no secret. 


SEO isn’t complicated. Like anything, there is a depth of knowledge that helps fine-tune strategies, but 90 percent is merely about consistently doing what feels natural and testing. They specifically cautioned against trusting anyone who claimed to have an inside track. Instead, they recommended focusing on amplifying what feels like a natural extension of the business.

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Pay attention to social signals!

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May 12, 2014 2:03 AM
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A Scientific Guide to Hashtags: How Many, Which Ones, and Where

A Scientific Guide to Hashtags: How Many, Which Ones, and Where | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

Have you ever found yourself explaining hashtags to someone whose only connection with the word is as a telephone button? Internet language has evolved considerably over the past few years as social media has taken off.

 

Hashtags are a huge part of this evolution...

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Advice: Use 3 hashtags where possible. Generic, topic-related and your own unique hashtag.

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May 9, 2014 6:46 AM
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How I Got My First 250 Google+ Followers

How I Got My First 250 Google+ Followers | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Most people will agree getting your first several hundred followers is the hardest. Here's EXACTLY how I got my first 250 Google+ followers.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

How to get started on Google+!

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May 8, 2014 4:02 AM
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Keep your Google account safe!

Keep your Google account safe! | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

 

Video:

Keep your Google Account safe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMYjsBkXOAI

 

Change your password:

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/41078?hl=en#41078

Choose a smart password:

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32040

 

Recovery & alerts:

 

Choose how you'd like to receive alerts about suspicious activity and update your backup options to help you easily get back into your account if you're ever locked out.

 

Adding recovery options to your account

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/183723

 

Security notification settings

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/2733203

 

Enable 2-Step Authentication:

 

2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account

In addition to your username and password, you'll enter a code that Google will send you via text, voice call, or our mobile app.

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/180744

 

Review Your Account Permissions:

 

On the Account Permissions tab of your Google Account, you can see a list of third-party sites and applications. These are sites and applications to which you’ve granted permission to access your Google Account, and you can see on this list to what parts of your account they have access.

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3466521?hl=en

 

Recent activity:

 

Security-related actions on your account, including sign-ins and password changes. Google will notify you if anything looks suspicious. Take a moment to make sure that everything looks good.

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3067630

 

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Take note and keep your Google Account safe from hackers.

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May 8, 2014 12:55 AM
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The Big List of IFTTT Recipes: 34 Hacks for Hardcore Social Media Productivity

The Big List of IFTTT Recipes: 34 Hacks for Hardcore Social Media Productivity | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
A deep dive into all the many ways to work smarter with IFTTT recipes for Twitter, Facebook, social media, productivity, and plain old fun.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

IFTTT (an acronym for If This Then That) connects two services together so that an action from one service triggers an action at another.

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May 7, 2014 10:01 AM
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#GooglePlus Tips to Quickly Boost Results

#GooglePlus Tips to Quickly Boost Results | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
If you’re eager to create an energetic and collaborative community, there’s no better way to do it than with Google+! 3 Google+ tips to boost results.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

Google+ is waiting and the door of opportunity for your business is wide open...

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May 5, 2014 4:55 AM
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Why You Should Forget Facebook - Jeffbullas's Blog

Why You Should Forget Facebook - Jeffbullas's Blog | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Has Facebook got you fooled? Are you chasing likes for your brand page? Paying for fans? Maybe it's time to forget Facebook!
Jaana Nyström's insight:

Pay to play...

malek's comment, May 5, 2014 8:18 AM
an eye opener
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May 2, 2014 12:14 PM
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Eat24: Life After Facebook

Eat24: Life After Facebook | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
As you might have heard, we shut down our Facebook page. Did the world end? Are we now bankrupt? Find out here!
Jaana Nyström's insight:

This is such a hilarious post, it's a must read! :-)

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May 1, 2014 11:27 AM
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10 Chrome apps that make Google Drive more powerful | PCWorld

10 Chrome apps that make Google Drive more powerful | PCWorld | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
These Chrome Web Store gems leverage Google Drive for better collaboration, brainstorming, project management and more.

Via Timo Ilomäki
Jaana Nyström's insight:

Chrome + Drive = Tool

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April 27, 2014 3:05 AM
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The 20th Most Popular Person On Google+ Tells You How To Use It Better

The 20th Most Popular Person On Google+ Tells You How To Use It Better | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

Blain makes a point right at the beginning of her tagline on Google+ to tell people she reads their comments. She tells us:


I think many people feel overwhelmed with Google Plus. They tried using the same social media techniques that they have learned on other networks and find that they are not getting any traction on Google Plus.


I feel a big reason behind that is that they are using the same automated techniques that allow them to post cross-platform to many different areas.


For example posting the same content on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram all at the same time through tools like Hootsuite. You can see brands will post the exact same Facebook or Twitter message into a Google Plus posts often using the wrong functions like using an @ symbol instead of the plus mention used on Google Plus.

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Amanda Blain has excellent advice for businesses in how to use Google+!

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April 26, 2014 3:34 AM
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Kevare: Rumour has it Google+ is dead...

Kevare: Rumour has it Google+ is dead... | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

Rumour had it that the world was going to end not so long ago..

Did it?  Nope!  Did people believe it?  Yup!


Did you hear that Google+ is a ghost town?  

Well that's another big rumour .....

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Google+ = Google very soon.

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April 26, 2014 2:19 AM
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Yonatan Zunger puts Google+ "Walking Dead" rumors to rest | #GooglePlus Daily

Yonatan Zunger puts Google+ "Walking Dead" rumors to rest | #GooglePlus Daily | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it
Vic Gundotra's announcement that he is leaving Google has spurred rumors that Google+ could be "walking dead." Yonatan Zunger has spoken out to put that to rest.
Jaana Nyström's insight:

TechCrunch is the worst ever bullshitter, to my mind.  Because editor Alexia Tsotsis owns Facebook, Yahoo and Twitter stock, perhaps?

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April 24, 2014 2:54 AM
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Google Now Displaying Full Review Snippets in the Knowledge Panel

Google Now Displaying Full Review Snippets in the Knowledge Panel | GooglePlus Expertise | Scoop.it

Off and on for the past few months Google has been showing reviews in the Knowledge panel for local searches.

James Gibbons pointed out today that he was now seeing them more regularly. I would have to agree.

This may be a more extensive test or it may be the new normal but many (not all) local listings with reviews are showing the snippets.

Jaana Nyström's insight:

Mike Blumenthal is the Google Local & Places expert!

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