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- PublicWant To See The Magic of Google Plus - Version 4
New to Google Plus? Not quite sure you 'get it' yet? Follow these 3 simple steps. Try it. I Dare you. Anyone who actually does these things will love it here and can never say "it's dead".
1. *Create Yourself* - Complete your profile. Post a photo of yourself if comfortable, people like talking to people. Put "what circles you should be placed in" in your about section. Think things like Photography, Geek, Tech, Art, Gaming, Wine Lover, Cat person. People probably have circles like this and can easily circle you back. Make it easy for people to circle you. Check out the about section of my profile for more ideas. Spend a few moments on this. Seriously. Then make at LEAST 1 public post. Post daily in your 'interests' you picked for your profile. Make sure some is 'your own' not just reshares of others. Use pictures. Google Images is a good source. G+ likes pictures.
2. *Follow Others* Circle this shared circle of 50 people up. This circle has some amazing engaging rockstars. They are coders, foodies, photographers, hangout people, musicians, artists, and much more. Many have less than 1000 people circling them. Or go to the search bar and type in your own interests. Game of thrones, Web development, wine, makeup, Michael Jackson. People here are fans and they are talking about it. Circle up at least 250 People. 1000 is still golden. These will likely all be strangers. Get over that. You do NOT need to know people in real life to talk about Iphones or Cooking, but you can have a great conversation. Don't expect to read the whole stream either, it will be far too much. Make a circle of "engage with" as your first circle. Place people who's stuff you like in that circle. Visit THAT stream daily. Realize that people will share or +mention you to posts that you need to see. Accept this and remember to notify or mention others into posts you really want them to see too. Clean out and add people to this "Engage with" Circle often. Your personal preference on this section may vary... but this is a good place to start if you are new.
3. *Engage others* Go up and down your stream right now and Reshare neat things, comment, click the link, read the story, mention others who might like that post or comment on other peoples comments. +1s generally mean you read it and agree. Do that too.. but most prefer to you to comment in some way. Try and make comments better than "lol" but engage other people in some way. Remember to mute the post if the conversation is not interesting to you anymore with the drop down arrow at the top right of every post.
Rinse and Repeat steps 2 and 3 daily for best results. This will take some time to get started, but its fun. You can make connections that will completely change your life. Google Plus is a truly amazing website if you follow these steps. Make it yours.
Share with your circles and new friends on G+ and comment your tips on making G+ magical here.
#gplustips #ghosttown #googleplustips #magicofgplus
New to Google Plus? Not quite sure you 'get it' yet? Follow these 3 simple steps. Try it. I Dare you. Anyone who actually does these things will love it here and can never say "it's dead".
1. *Create Yourself* - Complete your profile. Post a photo of yourself if comfortable, people like talking to people. Put "what circles you should be placed in" in your about section. Think things like Photography, Geek, Tech, Art, Gaming, Wine Lover, Cat person. People probably have circles like this and can easily circle you back. Make it easy for people to circle you. Check out the about section of my profile for more ideas. Spend a few moments on this. Seriously. Then make at LEAST 1 public post. Post daily in your 'interests' you picked for your profile. Make sure some is 'your own' not just reshares of others. Use pictures. Google Images is a good source. G+ likes pictures.
2. *Follow Others* Circle this shared circle of 50 people up. This circle has some amazing engaging rockstars. They are coders, foodies, photographers, hangout people, musicians, artists, and much more. Many have less than 1000 people circling them. Or go to the search bar and type in your own interests. Game of thrones, Web development, wine, makeup, Michael Jackson. People here are fans and they are talking about it. Circle up at least 250 People. 1000 is still golden. These will likely all be strangers. Get over that. You do NOT need to know people in real life to talk about Iphones or Cooking, but you can have a great conversation. Don't expect to read the whole stream either, it will be far too much. Make a circle of "engage with" as your first circle. Place people who's stuff you like in that circle. Visit THAT stream daily. Realize that people will share or +mention you to posts that you need to see. Accept this and remember to notify or mention others into posts you really want them to see too. Clean out and add people to this "Engage with" Circle often. Your personal preference on this section may vary... but this is a good place to start if you are new.
3. *Engage others* Go up and down your stream right now and Reshare neat things, comment, click the link, read the story, mention others who might like that post or comment on other peoples comments. +1s generally mean you read it and agree. Do that too.. but most prefer to you to comment in some way. Try and make comments better than "lol" but engage other people in some way. Remember to mute the post if the conversation is not interesting to you anymore with the drop down arrow at the top right of every post.
Rinse and Repeat steps 2 and 3 daily for best results. This will take some time to get started, but its fun. You can make connections that will completely change your life. Google Plus is a truly amazing website if you follow these steps. Make it yours.
Share with your circles and new friends on G+ and comment your tips on making G+ magical here.
#gplustips #ghosttown #googleplustips #magicofgplus
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Great post! Thank you for including me in your circle +Amanda Blain Cheers!
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Thank you for the inclusion. :)
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Awesome circle Amanda, and great guide too! Especially agree with "These will likely all be strangers. Get over that." :) People are always too afraid to meet people!
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GREAT post +Amanda Blain, wish something like this had been around when I started G+! Thanks for including me!!!
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Thank you for including me +Amanda Blain. Great circle. I just grabbed it myself.
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Miss +Amanda Blain - :p... Why thank you and I have also just added :)
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Well I've had a G+ account since it went public but I haven't really USED it up to this point, thank you for the advice and I'll try to make the best of this circle!
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Thank-you +Amanda Blain I am interested in hearing more on this "G+". Please send me any any literature that you may have ;)
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Tnx Amanda dis is reali helpful especially #2
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Accomplished!
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Thanks for the great share +Amanda Blain, now if I can just get in the shower before your hangout comes up each day, the hat trick can only serve me for so long :]
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Well said, well said. As with anything worth while, it takes just a little effort. Put a lot of effort into your experience here and you'll see it skyrocket
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+Amanda Blain actually g+ is a better place to get to know people than i would prefer adding people on facebook! #myopinion
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Thanks for the inclusion +Amanda Blain :D I will put 'engaging rockstar' on my resume now :)
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Thanks for the inclusion +Amanda Blain, oh how I love smaller circles. :)
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i acctully agree with saransh on da face buk ting its easyer
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+Amanda Blain Thank you so much for the inclusion.. I have to tell you.. You inspire me, I have truly enjoyed not only your posts, but also your insights and perspectives on topics. You Rock +Amanda Blain :)))
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Your welcome everyone.. this circle was truly needing an update... last was in dec! :D
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Thank for the knowledge
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Great post
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First 20 of the circle look great. Never met the others! Will circle up now, and thanks for the inclusion +Amanda Blain! ♥
Good guide as well... People need to be told these things, as Google are doing a really bad job of showing people the power of G+. Thank you! :)
Good guide as well... People need to be told these things, as Google are doing a really bad job of showing people the power of G+. Thank you! :)
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Thanks for the inclusion +Amanda Blain! :)
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Excellent! Thanks so much for including me. :)
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What a great post! Thanks for sharing it. I hope this post makes what's hot. It could help lots of new people! :)
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... Good for the newbies... sharing.
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FYI +Jeff Laffel Please read this!
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Thanks to G+ I've been "engaging" strangers. G+ is awesome.
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Gr8 post. I need to start applying these steps ASAP.
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Fab +Amanda Blain ! Can i share this with anyone tho?... Also how does one go about choosing a name for this(or any) circle?....
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As always, awesome work +Amanda Blain ... great starter circle for new people to discover the magic of plus.
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:) nice.
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hmmmm.....
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I pretty much make this my daily ritual ;)
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Thanks +Amanda Blain. Good points. I shared it with my circles. You are a great role model for forming community.
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Than you +Amanda Blain. I did the same as well....outstanding !!
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Thankyou for instructions helps a lot espicialy it being new to me
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Great tips!
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Quote of the Day: Rinse and Repeat daily for best results. ;)
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thanks for this, really!! i definitely have to add 'cat person' to my 'About' file!! #D
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Glad this has been helpful to so many people :)
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Thank you Amanda for sharing me! You are wonderful!
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Thank you Amanda for forgetting to share me! You are wonderful! ;P
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This post couldn't have been up at a better time, I just blogged about finally 'getting' G+!
+Amanda Blain you've definitely given me some tips on what else I could be doing to get more out of G+, so thank you!
+Amanda Blain you've definitely given me some tips on what else I could be doing to get more out of G+, so thank you!
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Wonderful to be included, +Amanda Blain... thank you!
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+Amanda Blain u had me at "magic"
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Thanks for the inclusion +Amanda Blain. Very cool!
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Great advice for newbies. I think I have all but about 5 of these people circled, haha.
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So the circle gets smaller every time you have a new version is looks like? Expand it to 500 and squeeze me in that one ;) jk
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This is actually a great mini guide I hope you don't mind that I will probably share it with many people.
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Fully agree, except for the lack of Europeans +Amanda Blain but we live in different time zones. Ships passing by in mutual nights :)
One remark: I use the +1 also to acknowledge reading. Not necessarily to show agreement, but people like to know others see their efforts to produce real content. You won´t find me plussing share no. 1234 of some stupid old joke, but if someone took the trouble to air his or hers views I will plus it if I notice it.
And one extra tip for newbies: mentioning or sharing to public as well as to others with a notification is fine if it´s used sparsely and if you expect that person to be really interested.
Every day I start with a long list of ´shared with you posts´ of which only a percentage is even remotely connected to my interests. Use it effectively and you make friend. Do it too often and you end up blocked or at least ignored.
One remark: I use the +1 also to acknowledge reading. Not necessarily to show agreement, but people like to know others see their efforts to produce real content. You won´t find me plussing share no. 1234 of some stupid old joke, but if someone took the trouble to air his or hers views I will plus it if I notice it.
And one extra tip for newbies: mentioning or sharing to public as well as to others with a notification is fine if it´s used sparsely and if you expect that person to be really interested.
Every day I start with a long list of ´shared with you posts´ of which only a percentage is even remotely connected to my interests. Use it effectively and you make friend. Do it too often and you end up blocked or at least ignored.
Let us break out the ice,and be happy circle member of yours.I personally thank you a lot.
Gid advice amanda. Hope u dont mind but i added u ti ma circle " celtiv ghirl" no been dain dis lng & g+ dizny tell u much abt it or wat ta da,n i aint gid wha tecnology :-\
First of all,you ought to teach me what you write and its meaning.Hope you get my point,do not feel yourself offended.Your style is completly new,for me.If you do have enough patience,then I could afford to catch up,as soon as possible.Meanwhile expecting your answer,I do find you pretty smart and very interesting person.Thank you very much,by accepting me in your circle.
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Hello out there ! Thanks keeping me up to date.Especially my circle.
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Hello,Amanda Blain! How is your day today ? Hoping you are alright,and keeping all well organized up there.I enjoy seeing you in my inbox.That is sensational.Long live Amanda Blain.
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Nicely written +Amanda Blain . I would add a lot more to my Circles if they only remembered to make it easy to see what they were interested in!
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Hm, according to Circlecount I was in a circle shared by you, but that must have been a newer one I guess +Amanda Blain?
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+Amanda Blain , you've inspired me to start over and give G+ another chance. Terrific post!
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Trying to get started on here, thanks for all the useful tips! :-)
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could i be included ,Blain
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Thanks Amanda!!!
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I'm new here, thanks +Amanda Blain . I like #2 and #3. Thanks!!
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we need this project in south africa
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I loved the muppet mythbusters post......especially when i zoomed in and read that it said "The Early Years" very much symbolizes my life both name wise and character traits
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Hi my name is ed. And I want to by ur friend if thats ok whit you
Thank you! I found you by Googling, and I am just lucky! My name is Judith Furedi, and I added you to my circle. I am just learning how to do this. I'd like to be your friend, too!
Love how cool you are... I hope your single.;-)
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wow ! M likes it, cops r cool...!
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Thanks, great tips for noobs and old salts could learn a few things from this as well. I already have quite a few of these folks circled but I'll go ahead get the rest while I'm here.
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hi there.. I'm a newbee here and with this post of yours, I could surely cope up with everything else. thanks :) . just letting you know that i added you to my new circle (tech social) as i thought you do have quite some ideas about tech as I would do :D
Are you speak of music or politic
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Nice photo. If you coming to spain i can offert my custom vip service
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I work. On cars or any mechanical
Machine. If I put myself end. Fix those car. That. Becouse my main tool is Google and I shan't to said. Thanks people. Frond Google.
Machine. If I put myself end. Fix those car. That. Becouse my main tool is Google and I shan't to said. Thanks people. Frond Google.
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Wow! Amanda you are BEYOND COOL!! First and foremost, thank you so much for your help! I was a programmer long ago (Assembly, COBOL, BASIC) & then onto C up through C++, but I'd been away from it for so long that when I got my Android Optimus, I was intimidated. And it seemed to be going fine figuring out the features. But, yeah: Google+ began to seem rather daunting. You explain it with a clarity and...well, eloquence that makes perfect sense and yet it gives a glimpse at the depth of your knowledge of computers that is staggering. I must agree, NINJA is a perfectly accurate description yet I sense NO conceit/cockiness. You are that good, it is simply fact. And it makes me wonder if you know that your beauty would need descriptions of the same magnitude and in both cases, anything less would either be an insult or not even worth your time.
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Thank you for the suggestions my fellow Canadian, Amanda Blain!
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Thanks Amanda,you are the only choosing one to enlighten our generation,thanks once again for your suggestion.
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I am new to all this
<-- engaging rockstar ;)
So cool! Thanks +Amanda Blain!! Great boost!!
+Cila Reiss Just go one step at a time. I seem to have breakthroughs and times when I feel I'm just not getting it. Stick with it and you will reap the benefits I assure you.
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Hello! Amanda, I am touch for including me thank you dear!
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I'm new to all this too! Thanks for the great post. Hopefully i will be a whizz in no time.
Not sure how I stumbled on you but I'm glad I did. This is the first place I've found with any info that makes sense of G+! Thanks for putting it altogether! What a great resource!
Helllooo
Just started with G+, and much like a baby, i'm still crawling. Thanks for tips, hopefully be walking soon, then running. You've got some cool posts.
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I too stumbled onto your site; looking forward to chats!
+Amanda Blain thanks for the great tips.
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+Amanda Blain , Thanks for sharing this circle. Been looking for some creative uses of circles, this and your post about shared circles are great. Will be referring to them when doing some teaching on Google+ in the next couple of weeks.
Hi im new here so i dont know how to use it
Not new here but have not signed in recently
Hy dear I m yaqoob. I want friendship for ever.
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+Mathai Mannucheril Go here https://www.google.com/settings/plus and edit your settings properly. No one is emailing you.
Thanks for the helpful tips.
Nice work Amanda! Thanks for making it so easy to understand that this caveman could get it.
Hi.i like your idea. Have a good day. Sheki
Fine wine Illinois
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Errm...I am sorry to sound so like I truly need "G+ For DUMMIES!" Okay, um I guess I need steps 1/4, 1/2, & 3/4. I signed up SOLELY via an Android phone and though it is more that it was at one time, PCs still are able to reach places of the Web most phones like mine (not Android v75.0+) cannot. So...I have a VERY basic profile and cannot seem to get in to change any part except my main photo. So, that would be my first & I hope ONLY question. Um, at one point-forgot now how I got there-I saw the circle that spins that means it is thinking/loading something and it said it was loading the rest of my G+ Profile for me to complete, but it just stayed on that screen until after 10-12 minutes I cancelled it. So now what do I do? <embarassed smile>
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is it girlfriends names of products do you sale
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Amanda this is great. I am brand new, so I won't drink any wine while I am learning how to do this. What's great is I have free time to put in this while I wait for Game of Thrones to come back on. Thanks
How are u amandaaa? We need to talk about evrything
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nice lady.I want to see outside but I live in myanmar So U and I it too far.I ......u..
I like to meet up with you but I'm from New Zealand
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Pure GENIUS, Miss +Amanda Blain!!! Have you shared this with +Guy Kawasaki for his Google+ Evangelists ( #evang+ ) initiative? I think he would LOVE this!!! (Mr. Kawasaki doesn't know me from a hole in the wall and I'm not claiming otherwise, just for the record- I am just part of his Google+ evangelists program).
Thanks so much for this +Amanda Blain ! Really helped me out.
eres fabulosa Amanda blain
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#ingressplay in #brendersville or #brendingopolis not #brendingtropolis +John I Zarlino not +John Z +Amanda Blain When you have some free time for #ingressplay I would like to meet you in person or via chat or #snailmail +1 (614) 448-0090 @Ford Clean Fuels #fordcleanfuels http://twitter.com/FordCleanFuels
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