This September, Google took steps to integrate YouTube into Google+. As we’ve seen happen with Gmail, now if you have a YouTube account, you have to create a Google+ account to connect with it. This is the only way YouTube users will be able to comment on videos. When a social network makes a change,… Continue Reading Google+ and YouTube Together: What This Means for Your Social Strategy
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Google Testing +Post Display Ads
It was only a manner of time that Google would introduce ads into its Google+ social network. Which is what happened this week, announced on Google+ by Product Manager of Social Ads at Google, Eran Arkin. Testing has begun on what’s called +Post ads for a group of brands including Toyota, RITZ Crackers and Cadbury.… Continue Reading Google Testing +Post Display Ads
Google+: Getting Advanced
Once you’ve gotten started and are familiar with Google+, you can then explore the more advanced features of the tool to gain greater brand exposure and increase your SEO. Hangouts Google Hangouts are available in two formats: Hangouts and Hangouts on Air. With regular Hangouts, you can host a chat or video call with up to… Continue Reading Google+: Getting Advanced
Google+: The Basics
Now that you’ve set up your Google+ page, it’s time to start using this social network to your advantage. Your end goals for Google+, as in all social networks, is to grow your brand following, engage with fans, and hopefully convert those fans to customers. +1s and Sharing On Google+, +1s are the equivalent of “likes”… Continue Reading Google+: The Basics
Google+: Getting Started
Google+, one of the newer players in the social media sphere, is fast becoming one of the most important networks to have a presence on. The number of active users well exceeded 300 million in 2013, but probably the most important aspect of Google+ is that links posted to it can have a great impact… Continue Reading Google+: Getting Started
Lessons From Google Plus
Despite the odds of defeating Facebook, last month Google introduced its new social networking site, Google Plus. The limited introductory trial met great reviews and posed the question, “Can Google Plus crush Facebook?” Even with the new network’s uniqueness, probably not. With 750 million users, Facebook is an integral part of too many lives. Still,… Continue Reading Lessons From Google Plus