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Google Launches the Google+ Share Button!

Apr 30, 2012 | 684 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Google has introduced the Google+ Share button and now webmasters have the chance to get their content shared easily on Google+. Webmasters can very easily embed the Google+ share button on their websites and people using the site, sifting through the contents can share what they like on their Google+ page. The Google+ Share button comes long after the feature update of the +1 button.

Google+ Introduces SMS Feature!

Apr 21, 2012 | 991 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Users of Google+ can now post their updates as well as keep track of their news stream via SMS. This feature has been made available in 41 countries. People wishing to share something will not be hampered now by the inability to access the internet. They can now turn to Google+ SMS features to post their updates. This feature was earlier available in US and India only.

Google+ Gets a New Look!

Apr 13, 2012 | 843 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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In its drive to revamp all its products, Google has now given a facelift to its ambitious social platform Google+. The new Google+ was introduced yesterday and the new design aims at a ‘seamless social experience’.

The main feature highlights are: 

  • A customizable side bar
  • There are ‘conversation cards’ now. This is the new format of your discussion stream and facilitates a better view of an ongoing conversation.

Google Plus Pages & Profiles Replace PPC Ads for Chosen Queries!

Mar 17, 2012 | 1,290 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Google search results are now showing “Latest Posts” from Google+ pages/profiles where one usually saw the PPC ads. The top half of the search page has Google+ pages and profiles alongside its regular results.

As per Google, this change is an experiment to merge search with social. Google has been quoted all over the web as: “We’re continuing to experiment with the ways we can help you find and interact with the people you’re looking for or who may be related to the topic you’re searching for.”

Google Offers More Options to Google+ Badges!

Jan 28, 2012 | 1,111 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Google+ badges were introduced to promote Google+ pages. Now Google is providing more options to integrate Google+ badge into your website. This provides the flexibility to configure the badge with the desired width to fit your website design and choose the one that works with site background.

Also the badges will now include the +1 and the circle count.

Google plus badges

Google's Year Ending Gift To Google+ Users- Better Notifications And Photos Experience!

Dec 20, 2011 | 1,547 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Google has introduced some big improvements in Google+ right before the new year. The notifications are now more useful, and photos sharing becomes more exciting. The Google+ Pages have also seen some improvements.

Poof! The +1 Button Is Gone From Google Search Results

Dec 13, 2011 | 1,699 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Google is making changes to its search results and the latest seems to be the disappearance of the Google +1 button from constant visibility. This new phenomenon was brought to light by Google Operating System. In other words, the +1 button can be seen on a result you have already +1ed or when you will hover over a SERP entry.

+1 not in SERP

Google+ Marketing Tips For Business!

Dec 12, 2011 | 2,219 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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This is the era of social media marketing, and Google+ is the place to be. If you are representing a big brand or are trying to promote a small and medium enterprise, in both cases Google+ business page can prove instrumental in driving traffic to your site. If you want to increase your search visibility, want to reach to a targeted audience and want to do online brand control – then you must create a Google+ business page.

Google+ Keyboard Shortcuts!

Dec 9, 2011 | 2,141 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Keyboard shortcuts to make your browsing simpler. It is no different in the case of Google+, where simple shortcut keys can help you explore the social platform much faster. These shortcuts are a boon for those using laptops.

So here is the list-make note of it-

  • Q: This takes you directly to the Google chat box
  • Space Bar: Press the space bar to scroll down the stream

Community Guides For Organizations Launched On Google+

Nov 28, 2011 | 1,061 views | by Navneet Kaushal
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Going full steam ahead on catching up with Facebook on the social networking sphere, Google+ has launched Community Guides. These are tips for various organizations to build their communities, as well as connect with fans.

The idea behind these free guides is to entice celebrities, politicians and other organizations to set up their communities on Google+. The guides include advice on communities and the links to various community resources along with prominent profiles.