No one can just "follow" me and get the updates I want them to see. I have to let everyone into my network, and as a result, they have to let me into theirs.
get creative and make your cover image something to talk about.
generate Circles for in-store customers; online customers; partners; industry leaders; business friends; coworkers; etc.
Make sure you use them. And then, make sure you use them well.
Write targeted updates to send out to targeted groups
Using Circles can extend the life of your updates (and blog posts), and can your them to resonate better with each of your segmented connections.
Don’t post your update to them AND send them an email to notify those in your Circle about your recent post:
The email option lets you make sure an important post will reach the Circles you need it to (like to customers, if you’re posting about a social contest marketing campaign, for example).
But don’t overuse this function! It’s particularly annoying if your Circles have not asked you for continual updates! It’s spam.
People do not like to hangout with people who only talk about themselves.
80% of your posts should be about lifestyle, customers and stuff other than you; 20% should be about you and your products.
Another big no-no is not addressing negative comments on your posts. Bad comments will happen. It’s an open forum, and not everyone is going to agree with you, or even like what you do.
judge how to respond to comments on your updates.
If it’s an inappropriate comment - delete it, but I’d try to tell the commenter first - not doing so can lead to even more PR problems for you...)
Find communities that suit your business niche, and join them.
join a few business-related ones - start to network, and you never really know where those connections will lead you.
Engage, share others’ posts, comment. Treat Communities like a networking breakfast, or trade show. These can be your customers! Give them respect and interest, and they will likely reciprocate!
Do not post a link - and not include at least a brief comment!
Make sure your product pages, blog post pages, website and other other relevant landing pages have an easy to click G +1 button!
Docs: You no longer need desktop publishing applications installed on your computer to type out documents or create spreadsheets, you can do it entirely online with Google.
Notebook: Research can be easier with this Web clipping application from Google.
Desktop: Make it easy to find everything on your desktop with this application from Google.
Ride Finder: Hook up with taxi, limousine and shuttle services through this search tool which uses GPS data from vehicles in 14 US cities.
Transit: Those taking public transportation will appreciate this mapping tool which helps users to plan a trip via the local public transportation options by using Google Maps.
Mars:
Users can see the elevation, infrared data and photos of Mars through the site.
It provides easy access to images from the Hubble telescope through the Space Telescope Science Institute, allowing users to look through planets, stars, galaxies, satellites and more.
Sky: T
uses satellite imagery and mapping technology to allow you to find and see any location in the world through an attractive and easy to use interface.
SketchUp: SketchUp is a simple but effective 3D drawing tool designed for both Macs and PCs that can be a handy tool
Checkout: Designed to simplifying the process of paying for things online,
Web Accelerator: Make webpages load a little faster by making use of this tool. It uses data compression, prefetching of content, and shared cached data to make even slow Internet connections less painful to use.
FeedBurner:
manage a variety of RSS feeds
Web History:
Base: This tool from Google is an online database in which any user can add content– text, images, documents and webpages.
Co-Op: Co-Op allows web developers to feature specialized information in Google searches
App Engine: Developers can build and host websites on Google servers using this tool.
Website Optimizer:
Browser Sync:
Click-to-Call:
Page Creator:
Orkut: This social networking service used to be invitation only, but since 2006 has been open for anyone to join.
Android: Android is an open source mobile phone platform
Send to Phone: Send yourself a message from the Web with this tool.
Shared Stuff: Google offers this free Web page sharing system that allows users to save and share pages they find interesting on the Web with others.
Talk: You may have heard of Google Talk but did you know that it’s not only a chat tool but can be used for VoIP conversations as well?
Dodgeball: This social networking site was created for use on mobile phones
Friend Connect: This new feature offered by Google allows users to easily add social networking functionality to their sites.
GrandCentral: GrandCentral is a VoIP service that allows customers to link several phone numbers.
Sites: Create and collaborate on shared websites with this tool from Google.
Scholar: Google Scholar provides a great way to search through the full text of scholarly literature from all fields and formats.
Patent Search:
allows you to enter a few items of a set into a search query and the site will try to predict other items in the set.
Sets:
Catalogs:
Search by Number:
Accessible Search:
Trends: Get easy to read graphs of Web trends over time with this tool.
Book Search: Formerly known as Google Print,
News Archive Search:
Special Searches:
Google Pack:
Gadgets:
Pinyin IME:
Image Labeler:
Code Search:
Alerts:
Apps:
GOOG-411:
Google Moblizer:
Gears:
Simply Google: This site provides access to all of Google’s specialized searches in one easy-to-use place.
Googlematic: With this helpful tool, you’ll be able to search Google using AIM or MSN Messenge
What most people don't know, however, is just how many useful tools Google has out there than can make everything from tracking a package to creating and publishing webpages a breeze.
"Given the importance of Google Plus and its promising potential as an educational social networking website for educators and teachers, I am adding here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning another article for teachers to discover more about its hidden secrets."
Just made the switch to +Google+? We've laid out some how-to guides for our readers to quickly get started on setting up and getting around Google's social offering.
Within this site you will find lesson ideas, examples, and downloads for mathematics that embrace active learning, constructivism, and project-based learning while remaining true to the standards. The initial focus will be for grades 5 and up, but teachers of younger students may be able to find some uses or inspiration from the site. Higher level thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, and creativity are encouraged as well as technology skills and social learning. The scope of this site is mathematics, but many lessons lend themselves to interdisciplinary activities also.
Cellphedia is the 1st Ubiquitous Social Encyclopedia
Cellphedia is a Mobile Social Software (MoSoSo) that promotes the sharing of knowledge. It allows users to send and receive encyclopedia-type inquiries between specific, pre-defined groups of users, through Text messaging. Users can register on this site and start building the quick-reference Cellphedia-type entries. Any user can ask questions or answer ones wherever cell phone service is available.
...So are you a Cellphedian yet?
To promote sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by increased use and understanding of statistics and other information about social, economic and environmental development at local, national and global levels.
"Google's suite of technology products has far-reaching followings in the social and business sector, but did you know nearly all of their products are easily integrated into the classroom?"
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Welcome to the Google+ Safety Center Social experiences require multiple players and so does safety. We all need to do our part. These resources are here for teens, parents, and teachers to learn more about how to use Google+ in a fun, smart, and safe way. We're glad you are here!