Thursday, July 21, 2011

Just a Few Google+ Tips

Week 3 of Google+ is coming to an end an what have I learned so far.  I like it.  A lot.  Here are a few things I've gleaned thus far:

"Will you just shut up!"  Ever respond to a post on Facebook and receive hundreds of responses in your email from people don't know?  I have and it sucks.  Use the drop down icon on the post and choose "MUTE" to stop receiving annoying updates to posts that are out of control. 

"Know your circles!" Before you pick your circles for a post, remember who's in them.  Share wisely, grasshopper!

"You've been tagged!"  To tag someone in a post using Google+, simply use the + symbol and their name. The intelligent auto-fill will take over and offer you a bunch of suggestions from your circles.

"What a large audience you have, Grandma!"  Share your posts via email to your Gmail account using the check box next to the share icon.  Remember...know your audience too!

"Stop bugging me!" Disable email notifications is easy with Google+  To turn off select email notifications, go to the Google+ settings page. To get there, select the gear icon in the top right of your Google+ page, then choosing "Google+ settings."

"It's oh so easy!"  Drag and drop, YIPEE!  Wanna post a photo or video?  Simply drag and drop it from your desktop to Google+ Share box and viola, you have new content!

"None of your business, if you please!"  Tired of showing the world who is in your circles?  Simply turn this off by clicking "Edit Profile", then hover over your Circles information. To edit it, click the gray globe icon. Now choose whether or not you want others to see who you have in your Circles and who has put you in their Circle.

Will it replace Facebook?  I don't know but because of it ease of use I have no doubt it will give them a run for their money.

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