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Google Plus Guide - Social Networking, Business Pages, and more

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A practical guide, and resource list, for Google Plus

I like the clean, simple interface of Google Plus, and I find it relatively uncomplicated to use.
Also I feel Google Plus has that quality that gets you hooked onto it pretty quickly.

The more I've used Google Plus the more I've felt the need for a good Google Plus guide which would help me reach a good comfort level on google and get me up and running, quick and easy.

I've found that the only option for anyone wanting to know all about Google Plus is to search around and refer to ten different sources, and browse through hundreds of links more, to gain a good comfort level on Google Plus

I've created this guide, to provide you with good, practical knowledge, to help you use Google Plus like a pro, and to provide you with the best resources on Google Plus, in one place, so you don't have to do any mammoth searching, the way I had to.
Hope you'll find this guide helpful.

Contents at a Glance

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  1. What is Google+ (Google Plus)
  2. What is Google+ and do I need it?
  3. Why use Google+ (Google Plus)
  4. What all you can do on Google+ (Google Plus)
  5. Are you on Google+ yet?
  6. How do you signup for Google+ (Google Plus)
  7. Google Plus Circles
  8. Google Plus Hangouts
  9. Google Plus Games
  10. Google+: How To Set Up Your Profile
  11. Google Plus Settings
  12. Important Google+ setting for artists, photographers, designers, Zazzle store owners
  13. Great Google+ Help Links
  14. Google Plus Pages
  15. Great Google+ Pages Resources
  16. Google+ Syntax, Hotkeys & Tips
  17. How to import your Facebook followers list and contacts into your Google+ profile
  18. How to create a shorter, custom link for your Google+ profile
  19. How to create a Google+ profile button
  20. How to create a Google+ page badge
  21. Introducing the +1 Button
  22. How to add +1 button to your blog or site
  23. Share in Google+ from the +1 button
  24. Google Plus Ripples
  25. Google+ profile lists
  26. Free Google+ Apps for your mobile devices
  27. The Google+ Song :-)
  28. Google+ How To
  29. Latest News on Google+ (Google Plus)
  30. Latest Blog Posts (Official Google+ Blog)
  31. Latest Google+ Update Videos!
  32. Great Google+ Tips
  33. Great Google+ Resources
  34. Discover More About Google+ (Google Plus)
  35. Did you find this Google+ guide useful?
  36. Add Your Google+ Profile & Pages

What is Google+ (Google Plus)

Google+ is a social network, like Facebook.
But unlike Facebook, Google+ is a social network which is gaining millions of users, fast.

One of the major reasons for this is that Google+ provides much better social interactions, with great control over sharing of data and maintaining privacy.

Here's a great video on Google+

What is Google+ and do I need it?

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Why use Google+ (Google Plus)

Google+ has a clean user interface, and has very visible controls when it comes to sharing information - thru circles and 'Public' etc tags
Google+ also offers better control in sharing - you could share with only family, only friends, only colleagues and so on depending on the circles you create

Also apart from networking, what I've found is - your public posts in Google+ get indexed quickly, they are integrated seamlessly into Google search, and they get a good ranking too in search results.
So Google+ is also a good platform to talk about what you love, and to have your content reach people.

What all you can do on Google+ (Google Plus)

These hand-picked videos introduce you to, and provide a good overview and feel of Google+
1) Google+: There's more to explore Get a good overview of what all you can do on Google+.
2) Google+: Reading and Responding There are plenty of ways to join the conversation. Add a comment, +1 the stuff you think is cool, or even start a hangout.
3) Google+: Sharing Google+ is all about sharing. Share photos, videos, links, or anything else that's on your mind.
Google+: There's more to explore
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Are you on Google+ yet?

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How do you signup for Google+ (Google Plus)

To signup and create a profile on google+, visit https://plus.google.com/
(or on your cell phones visit google.com/+ in your mobile browser)

Even if you have a google account, a google profile, or a gmail account, you'll still need to signup for a google+ profile.

You can only create a personal profile on google+.
You cant create a business profile on google+. (To get your business on Google+, you create a Google+ Page)

Be advised that google wants you to use your real name for your google+ profile, and may take down your profile if they believe you are using a nickname.

Google Plus Circles

The problem with today's online services is
"We only want to connect with certain people at certain times, but online we hear from everyone all the time."
"Every online conversation (with over 100 "friends") is a public performance, so we often share less because of stage fright."
"We all define "friend" and "family" differently - in our own way, on our own terms - but we lose this nuance online."
- excerpt from the Official Google Blog

Google+ Circles helps you organize everyone according to your real-life social connections - say, 'family,' 'work friends,' 'music buddies,' and 'alumni'.
Then, you can share relevant content with the right people, and follow content posted by people you find interesting.

These hand-picked videos introduce you to, and provide a good overview and feel of Google+ Circles
1) Google+: About Circles Circles make it easy to share the right things with the right people, just like in real life.
2) Welcome to Google+ Watch this short video to learn what circles are and how you can use them to share with the right people.
3) Google+: Explore Circles Learn how Circles in Google+ can make sharing on the web a little more like sharing in real life.
4) Share Your Favorite Circles with Others You can now share copies of your favorite circles (like Photographers or Celebrities) with others on Google+.
5) Google+: Circles Love Story New ways of sharing the right things with the right people.
Google+: About Circles
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Google Plus Hangouts

Whether you're home or hitting the streets with your mobile phone, Google+ Hangouts lets you bring up to 9 people into your world. The video hangouts are the next best thing to everyone being there.

These hand-picked videos introduce you to, and provide a good overview and feel of Google+ Hangouts
1) Google+: Fun with Hangouts There's a lot you can do in a Hangout. Watch YouTube videos, share your screen, or play around with fun effects.
2) Google+: Explore Hangouts Hang out with up to nine friends, in real-time video, from anywhere. Pop in and out as you want.
3) Google+: Just hanging out together Laugh, share news, celebrate, learn something new or just hang out together in a Google+ Hangout. And with Hangouts on your phone, you can drop in from wherever you are.
4) Google+: Hangouts Introduces Hangouts with a few thoughts on the spontaneous get-together.
5) Highlights from the Black Eyed Peas' Google+ Hangout Highlights from the Black Eyed Peas' Google+ Hangout during their live concert in Central Park on Sept 30th, 2011.
6) Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu hang out on Google+ The Inaugural Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture.
7) Mitt Romney in Google+ Hangout GOP presidential candidate answers users' questions.
8) X Games Google+ Hangout X Games Google+ Hangout with athletes Louie Vito, Mat Hoffman, Sarah Burke, Brian Deegan, Ryan Nyquist and host Brandon Graham.
9) President Obama Google+ Hangout You asked the questions, and President Obama answered in the first-ever completely virtual interview from the White House.
10) David Beckham Google+ Hangout David Beckham's Google+ Hangout with his fans from all over the world.
Google+: Explore Hangouts
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Google Plus Games

"Google Plus gives you control over where you see games, how you play them and with whom you share your experiences.

On the Games page you can see the latest game updates from your circles, browse the invites you've received and check out games that people you know have played recently.
The Games page is also where your game accomplishments will appear. So you can comfortably share your latest high score - your circles will only see the updates when they're interested in playing games too.

If you're not interested in games, it's easy to ignore them. Your stream will remain focused on conversations with the people you care about."
- excerpt from the Official Google Blog

You may visit the Google+ Games directory located at https://plus.google.com/games/directory, to find games by genre, top games, new games and staff picks.

These hand-picked videos introduce you to, and provide a good overview and feel of Google+ Games
1) Google+: Explore Games Learn more about games in Google+.
2) Games Post and Stream Improvements Games on Google+ now let you add comments to your games posts; the Games Stream updates in real-time; and keyboard shortcuts are now available.
Google+: Explore Games
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Google+: How To Set Up Your Profile

To set up your profile on Google+, you add a profile picture, share a few details about yourself to make it easier for people to find you, and pick a cover photo that tells people a little more about who you are.

This hand-picked video provides a good overview of how to set up your Google+ profile
1) Google+: Set Up Your Profile Your profile is where your friends can find out the latest about you. Add a profile picture, then share the right details with the right people.
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Google Plus Settings

Your Google+ Settings are located at https://plus.google.com/settings/plus

The settings enable you to change the language of your Google+ account, connect your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other profiles to your Google+ profile, download your Google+ content, and control every aspect of your Google+ account.

This hand-picked video provides a good overview of Google+ Settings
1) Google+: Explore Settings Learn how you can use settings in Google+ to manage who you share with and what you share.
Google+: Explore Settings
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1,268 ratings | 320,195 views
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Important Google+ setting for artists, photographers, designers, Zazzle store owners

Google+ is a great avenue to share your work and get instant feedback.
If you post your artwork, photographs, designs, on Google+, and don't want viewers to be able to download your photos

Log into Google+
Go to your Google+ Settings at https://plus.google.com/settings/plus
and uncheck the Allow viewers to download my photos checkbox

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Getting started with your profile in Google+

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Getting started with circles in Google+

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Everything about the Google+ stream

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Everything about the Google+ Chat

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Everything about the Google+ Hangouts

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Everything about the Google+ Games

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Everything about the Google+ Settings

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Google Plus Pages

You can only create a personal profile on google+.
You cant create a business profile on google+.

To get your business on Google+, you create a Google+ Page
Google+ Pages - for businesses, products, brands, and organizations, to create a public identity and presence on Google+

To create a google+ page, visit http://plus.google.com/pages/create
Google+: Pages
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Great Google+ Pages Resources

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Google+ Your Business Page

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Everything about the Google+ Pages

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Google+ Your Business Site

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Get closer to your customers with Google+

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Add people to Google+ page circles

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Promote your Google+ page

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Differences between Google+ Pages and Google+ Profiles

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How Google+ pages and Google+ profiles can interact with one another

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Privacy controls for your Google+ page

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Linking your Google+ page to your website

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Who your page can share with

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Google+ Direct Connect

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5 Cool tips you should know about Google+ Pages

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Third party tools to help manage your Google+ Page

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Connect your Google+ Page to your AdWords campaigns

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How to optimize your business Google+ page for ranking and results

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Connect with your community on Google+

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Mashable: How Brands Are Using Google+

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5 Things You Need To Know About The New Features For Google+ Pages

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Google+ Syntax, Hotkeys & Tips

Get comfortable with Google+... fast!

This cheat sheet by Google+ user Simon Laustsen, includes common syntax, hotkeys and tips you need to know to use Google+ like a pro, like how to mention friends in your posts, how to bold your text and more...



Please Note : A correction:
9. To prevent people from sharing your post, click the arrow at the top-right of the post and choose "Lock this post."
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How to import your Facebook followers list and contacts into your Google+ profile

You'll need a Yahoo mail, and a Gmail account for this.
Broadly, the steps involved are, you first transfer your Facebook contacts to your Yahoo mail. Then transfer the contacts from Yahoo mail to your Gmail account. And from Gmail into your Google+ profile.

Here's what you need to do:
Log into your Yahoo mail account
Click on Contacts
Then click on Import Contacts
You should see the Facebook icon, click on it
Follow the instructions on screen, to connect Yahoo with your Facebook account, and begin the import of your Facebook contacts into your Yahoo mail account
Once complete, in your Yahoo mail account click on Contacts
Click on Actions -> Export All
And export the contact list from Yahoo, as a Yahoo CSV file
Save the CSV file on your desktop
Next log into your Gmail account
In your Gmail, click on Contacts
Click on Import Contacts
Select the Yahoo CSV file you saved on the desktop, and start the import process (ensure you import the contacts into a new group in your Gmail, to keep them separate from the rest of your Gmail contacts)
Once the import is complete, click on Contacts
Select the group of contacts which you've just imported
Click on More, and click on Export
Export the contacts list as a Google CSV file and save it to your desktop
Now log into your Google+ profile
Click on the Circles icon
Click on Find people
Click on Import address book
Select the Google CSV file you've saved to the desktop, and all your Facebook contacts will now be in Google+!

How to create a shorter, custom link for your Google+ profile

You can create a custom, and shorter version of your google+ profile link, like mine http://gplus.to/RenascencePub
The gplus.to links are only meant for google+ profiles, and so are easily recognized.

Your google+ profile link is something like this
https://plus.google.com/107086....a long list of numbers
Now thats a really long link, difficult to communicate, and not easy for others to memorize.

Here's what you need to do to create your custom link:
1) Visit http://gplus.to/
2) Type in a nickname of your choice - this will be the part of your custom link that comes after http://gplus.to/ (like in my example its RenascencePub)
3) Type in your google+ id - this will be the really long list of numbers, that are present in your google+ profile link
4) Click on add, and if the nickname you selected isnt taken yet, you should have your new, custom, shorter google+ profile link!

Please note : Choose your nickname carefully and ensure its spelled correctly.
This is a one time thing. Once created, you can't create another gplus.to link for your google+ profile

How to create a Google+ profile button

for your site, blog, Squidoo profiles, and Zazzle stores

To create a Google+ profile button, similar to this one,
(to add on your website, blog, Squidoo lensmaster profile, Zazzle store, and other places)

Visit the google+ button creator at http://www.google.com/webmasters/profilebutton/
Enter your google+ profile URL
Select the button size
Copy the generated code & paste it into your site / blog / other profiles, where you want the button to appear

To the uninitiated : A google+ profile button, links to your profile on google+.
When visitors click on the button, they are taken to your google+ profile. It help users find your content on the web

Tip : To ensure your visitors aren't taken away from your site / blog / store / profile, when they click on your google+ button
--> in the generated code, add target="_blank",
like this href="your google+ profile link" target="_blank".
The google+ profile will then open up in its own window.

How to create a Google+ page badge

for your website, blog, and other places

A google+ badge helps you promote your google+ page right on your site.
A google+ badge has your google+ page name on it, along with a +1 button, and circle count.

Through the google+ badge, your site visitors can follow your google+ page, +1 your site, share your site with their circles, see which of their friends have +1'd your site, and click through to visit your google+ page.

To create a Google+ badge, for your Google+ page
(to add on your website, blog, and other places)

Visit the google+ badge configuration tool at https://developers.google.com/+/plugins/badge/config
Enter your google+ page ID.
You may configure the badge with a width that fits your site design and choose the color version that works best with your site.
Copy the generated code & paste it into your site / blog / other places, where you want the badge to appear.

Help : Your google+ page ID is the 21-digit string, in your google+ page URL.
Your google+ page URL is in the format https://plus.google.com/[yourpageID]
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Introducing the +1 Button

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How to add +1 button to your blog or site

There is also the +1 button.
You add the +1 button to your blog or site, to let visitors recommend your content on Google Search and share it on Google+

To create a +1 button to add to your site or blog,
visit the +1 button creator at http://www.google.com/webmasters/+1/button/

The +1 button is available in different sizes and annotations.

Share in Google+ from the +1 button

Whenever you +1 something, you can share that on Google+, from the +1 button itself.
You can share with specific circles, or with specific people, or with the public - just like sharing the link inside Google+.
This is a great way to start conversations with your circles.

To share in Google+ from the +1 button:
Click the +1 button
After your +1 is confirmed, you should see your google+ profile name and a box that says "Share on Google+"
Click the box, and enter some comments if you'd like
Select the circles or people you want to share with
Click Share

Google Plus Ripples

Watch how posts get shared with Google+ Ripples

In Google+, click 'View Ripples' on any public post that has been shared, to see how it flows across the Google+ community
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Google+ profile lists

To find people from around the world who share your interests, profession, etc
and to make it easy for others to locate and add you in their circles,
you may add your google+ profile to one or more groups located at http://www.group.as/

These are lists of google+ profiles, created by google+ users themselves.

To add your google+ profile to a group:
Visit http://www.group.as/
Enter your google+ profile link
Next enter the names of groups you want to join
Click on Add Groupee

Note : There is also a simple list at the end of this guide, for you (the readers of this guide), to add your Google+ profile.
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Free Google+ Apps for your mobile devices

The official Google+ apps for your mobile devices, are now available as a free download

Google+ for Android is available as a free download from the Android Market
at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus&hl=en

And the official Google+ iPhone App is now available as a free download from the App Store
at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google/id447119634?mt=8

The Google+ Song :-)

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Google+ How To

An index and a quick re-cap of topics covered in this guide
(You may click on a topic to visit it again)

Shorten your profile URL
Add your Facebook contacts to Google+
Add a Google+ profile button to your site, blog, store
Create a Google+ badge for your Google+ page
Add your Google+ profile to lists
How to use Google+ effectively
Download free Google+ apps for your mobile
Add +1 button to your blog, site

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Latest Blog Posts (Official Google+ Blog)

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Latest Google+ Update Videos!

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Great Google+ Tips

from Google+ users, and the Google+ Team

If you visit my profile at http://gplus.to/RenascencePub and click on the profile pic, you'll notice you'll be able to flick through the complete circle... or on Google+ you'll notice posts that use hashtags like twitter...

Here is a hand-picked list of posts and articles, to unravel the nuances of Google+ to you, and to help you get the most out of your Google+ experience!

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Yonatan Zunger - Google+ Team - Tips for how to get the most out of your experience

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Evo Nity - Five important tips for writing Google Plus updates

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Yonatan Zunger - Google+ Team - Tips and tricks for using Google+ search

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Google+ Hangouts: going beyond the status update

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10 Great Ways to Get Discovered on Google+

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Create a custom pic for your Google+ profile button

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Four ways to display your latest Google+ update on your WordPress blog

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Google+ Page

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  • Pics4merch May 27, 2012 @ 4:26 am | delete
    Thanks a lot for the great info! I signed up with Google+ a few days ago and your information was very helpful!
  • soaringsis May 15, 2012 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Great info, all in one place.Thank you. I'll be reading this for a while.
  • aesta1 Apr 12, 2012 @ 8:06 am | delete
    I did not realize Google+ has all these features. Am glad I saw your lens.
  • Valdacious Mar 21, 2012 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Thank you this is really useful!
  • kiwisoutback Mar 18, 2012 @ 2:22 am | delete
    Thanks for this information! I've been using Google Plus a little bit and have seen pretty good results. I'm not as active as Facebook, but over time I think people will get used to using this site.
  • photographybypixie Feb 29, 2012 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    such a helpful lens, thanks for putting this together!
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    This is fantastic! What a wonderful resource for Google plus. Blessed.
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    Excellent and helpful article on how to use Google Plus. Great information. I bookmarked it :)
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  • Tolovaj Jan 13, 2012 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Very useful. I don't know much about G+, but I am willing to give it a try. Thank you for the guide!
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    awesome lens.
  • Dave_Lawrance Nov 12, 2011 @ 12:45 pm | delete
    Some great tips for a complete Google+ newbie!
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    Very helpful, I've started my profile following your instructions. It was easy and fun, thank you!! :)
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    Awesome Lens... I just might take the plunge.. this has been SO helpful!
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    Fascinating lens! Google just announced recently that they are integrating Google+ for businesses now too. It will be interesting to see how that will turn out.
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    Great resource lens thanks for sharing.
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  • scruffgirl Oct 14, 2011 @ 4:04 am | delete
    Wow - great guide to Google +. I'm on there but have barely scratched the surface. Thank you!
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    The best thing about Google+ is that is dofollow.
  • MelissaNRodgz Oct 11, 2011 @ 1:16 am | delete
    Great information on google+. I am going to have to come back to this again and there are some neat and helpful tricks here.
  • Swisstoons Oct 8, 2011 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    LOTS of useful information, here. My first lesson: I needed to uncheck that box which had been an open invitiation to people to download the cartoons and cartoon products I've been posting on G+. Yikes!
  • zentao Oct 1, 2011 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    Some awesome Google + tips here. Very useful since I am just joining G +. Thanks!
  • DianaPrice Oct 1, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    VERY helpful, thank you!
  • youssef93 Oct 1, 2011 @ 7:26 am | delete
    Google Plus is the best social network of all the time. Great lens :)
  • AlleyCatLane Sep 30, 2011 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    Thanks for all this information. It's going to take me awhile to digest it.
  • KM9999999 Sep 29, 2011 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    Nice. There's a lot here I didn't know.
  • poddys Sep 29, 2011 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Excellent resource for Google Plus. I didn't know that you could create a shortcut for your profile, or about the Keyboard Shortcuts either. Off to create a shortcut for my profile now and then to add a Google Plus Button to my profiles/blogs. A well deserved blessing has been left behind.
  • crosscreations Sep 29, 2011 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for taking the time to create this. Google + seemed to just pop up out of nowhere and I never really understood it. Well DONE!
  • termit_bronx Sep 28, 2011 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    Great resource! Beautifully done, thanks for sharing. G+ is so popular right now.
  • hysongdesigns Sep 28, 2011 @ 12:08 am | delete
    Great lens, sure to be very helpful, I know I've seen some things I'll need to come back and read in depth later!
  • RuralFrance Sep 26, 2011 @ 11:58 pm | delete
    Thanks :) This looks really useful, I'll be back later!
  • Waxing-Lyrical Sep 26, 2011 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    Great guide. I'll be bookmarking it and referring to it often :)
  • FlaminCatDesigns Sep 26, 2011 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Great list of resources, I bookmarked this. Thanks, I like the service you mentioned of making a custom link instead of the numbers. I'm going to give it a try.
  • blackwidow Sep 26, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Thank you so much, this should be very helpful for me.
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