Google has managed to combine all the most powerful tools of social media and social marketing within their much anticipated Google+. Due to how new this social networking platform is, there are quite a few tricks that new users can benefit from.1. Take Advantage of Your Profile
Google+ users have the option to fill out a rather in-depth profile when they first join. It is important to take the time to fill out the various fields as well as make customize settings for privacy.2. Expand Your Thumbnail
There is a simple trick that can dramatically change the important information that people can read about you simply by hovering over your thumbnail. In the "employer's name" field of the profile, write out a short and interesting biography and click "current." This will allow users to hover over the thumbnail and read interesting facts.
The key component of Google+ are the circles. These social circles can revolve around anything imaginable. A good way to organize important information is to create personal circles and input the information one would like to keep fresh without inviting any members.4. Keep Profile Pics Interesting
Profile pictures can be accessed directly through messages and profile pages. Keeping interesting and appropriate profile pictures at all times is a must to cultivate interest in your profile.5. Understand the Streams
Friends can be organized into streams such as coworkers, friends, and family. When streaming information, be sure to click on the correct streams to get updated information to the correct people.6. Restrict Sharing
Much like Twitter, anyone that has access to your posts has the ability to "share" them with anyone they would like. If information is private, remove the "sharing" option before posting the information.7. Finding A Permalink
If you would like to permanently have access to a post, you are going to need the permalink. In the drop down menu select "Link to this post" which will open up a new window and allow you to copy the URL.8. Utilize Hangouts
Hangouts are chat areas that Google+ users can meet new people or speak with old friends. If your friends have started a hangout, simply click to join and you will be able to chat directly with everyone involved.9. Drag And Drop Content
To share files of any sort there is no need to repeatedly upload or download content. Drag the file, picture, video, or song directly into the yellow "drop" area to share information with contacts.10. Find Google+ Anywhere
Google has made it very convenient to find Google+ without having to favorite the page. Google.com/+, plus.google.com, and google.com/plus all go directly to Google+.Google+ has taken the best parts of social networking and social media and put them in a single place. It has the potential to become a major component of any business for those willing to learn the nuances.
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