Google Plus (Google+ or just G+) is the fastest growing social network in history. It launched in late June as invitation only, in just two weeks had reached 10 million users. The G+ iPhone app has been the most popular in the iTunes store. I jumped on quickly and I really like it.
Now Google+ is open to everybody 18 years old and older.
The top left corner of Google is where G+ lives. If you are already signed into Google, you will now see a big arrow pointing to G+. (Who says Google doesn’t advertise on their homepage?).
If you're not signed into Google or you do not yet have a Google account, you will see +You in the top left. Push the button. Get started today.
For now, G+ is for personal profiles. But the business components will be added soon.
If for no other reason, you need a G+ account for search engine marketing.
This essential for personal branding. When someone enters your name into Google, your G+ profile will be among the top results.
Here are a few other posts I have done on G+ you might want to check out.
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I definitely agree that social media for schools is really useful in teaching force. It is a matter of how to use it properly.
Thanks for sharing!.
Posted by: aptharsiabenin | September 22, 2011 at 09:34 AM
We'll see if they will beat Facebook.
Posted by: jobs | September 22, 2011 at 09:50 AM
I am not sure if they are the result of something I did, or something Google left on my computer, but if I do not soon find a way to stop the popups asking me to +1 sites I like, I am going to switch to AltaVista as my main search engine.
Posted by: Peeraphat | September 24, 2011 at 04:56 AM
I'm on Facebook because I have to be (my network is there). But I have to tell ya, Google+ is my new favorite network. Clean UI, easy to organize contacts...
It's going to be fun to see it grow.
Posted by: Ricardo Bueno | September 27, 2011 at 01:56 PM
But its not so popular as facebook
Posted by: pluserize | November 23, 2011 at 07:35 AM
The best way to find results on Google+ using the best Google Plus search engine pluserize.com
Posted by: Emdadul Prince | November 23, 2011 at 10:23 PM
I'm still waiting for Google+ to overtake FB. It would be ironic if they would have to do white label SEO tactics too, just to get ahead.
Posted by: white label SEO | January 23, 2012 at 09:08 PM
If Google decides to make Google+ signals an SEO factor, with a formal announcement and all, there would be a landslide of users.
Posted by: outsource seo | March 02, 2012 at 02:05 AM