CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-17 18:03:38 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Offer posts in Google+: Easily save and share offers with your circles

Millions of people follow brands they love on Google+ to keep tabs on them, get the latest news on products, join in on the conversation or simply to be entertained. Many people also engage with businesses to get great deals and discounts. Starting today, we’re making it easier to discover, save and share offers right from Google+.

We’re beginning with a select group of brands like +ZAGAT , +Hello Kitty , +Art.com , +NOOK , +Adafruit Industries  who can now share offers with their followers. If you follow any of these brands, you'll soon see offers from them in your stream.  You can save these offers directly from the post. Once saved, you can use the Google Offers app or simply follow the email confirmation on how to easily redeem the offer online or in-store. 

And just like in reallife, if y... more »

2013-05-17 18:02:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Awesome website to create Website Mockups

What do you use to make web mockups?

https://moqups.com/ is  a small company that creates a wonderful mockup/wireframing tool called Moqups that runs completely in the browser, without the need for flash or Java plugins.

It appeals for anyone that needs to quickly convey app or website ideas. Product managers, business owners, marketing & sales, software developers, you name it. The tool is free for up to two projects and the premium plans start at $9.

You can find some copywriting inspiration in the default project of the app, in the Chrome store ( https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/moqups-%C2%B7-wireframes-proto/nlfbhphohgafllkjnakmdppmmkjfbnke?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon ) or in the press artilcles on our

About page (press section) here: https://moqups.com/home/#press

2013-05-04 20:10:30 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 7 +1s)

Hangout Magix is a new site that lets you enhance what your +Hangout Toolbox / +Hangout Lower Third will look like by giving you
lots of choices in designing the entire image beforehand!

I love seeing new tools created for Hangouts by developers and this is definitely something worth using to continue to make your #hangoutsonair  cooler & shiny!

You can create your own here :
http://hangoutmagix.com/

HangoutMagix Beta - Demo

It also sounds like we can expect a lot more features to come
from this site too! 

+G+ Achievement Unlocked 

2013-05-04 02:02:47 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Today's Friday 15 tackles the important topic of Online Reviews!  Join Google's +Whitney Lemon and +Cody Julian for the lastest 15 minute tip for small businesses.  

Make growing your website a habit by checking out www.gybo.com/Friday15 every other Friday.   #Friday15   #GetYourBusinessOnline  

2013-05-04 01:56:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Offering your customers instant bonuses and ability to Save Money to help attract New Business

I'd say the #1 thing any business can do is offer people the ability to save money and +Starbucks Coffee (love em or hate em) does that not just with their rewards card but also with having discounts like this month for a few weeks starting today from 3-5pm, frappacinos are half off. I found this ticket site that looks great as summer approaches to be able to find cheaper concerts and sporting events to go to. They also offer 5% off on all orders too after signing up. 

From their site:
http://tickets72.com is your last minute event ticket website for buying and selling sports, concerts, and theater tickets in every city.

Connect with other fans in your city. Buy tickets at the last minute easily and securely.

Find out what's going in your town orc... more »

2013-04-30 03:42:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Help Raise money for Continued Awareness to Fight Unnecessary Drugs for Children

I do think people, especially children are put on drugs they either don't need or for too long that can have damaging side effects. Of course there are drugs that help but parents should be educated and have more of a say.

This is a great cause:
"We provide advocacy to parents of children that have been bullied and/coerced into their child being assessed for "mental health" issues including ADHD and/or medicated as a prerequisite for schooling.

This is done as a voluntary service - however funds are needed to continue to provide this service on an ongoing service - please visit this site to pledge and/or refer business people to it: 

http://www.pozible.com/stopdruggingourchildren "

2013-04-27 17:01:25 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

Being Enthusiastic and Teaching #hangoutsonair  for your Business
Tube Method - Marketing Masters Event

The Tube Method
Google+ Hangout Will Send Thousands Of High-Tech Companies To Bankruptcy. Read this below...
http://www.newswire.net/newsroom/pr/73287-tube-method.html

It's great and very cool to see just how Google+ Hangouts on Air have evolved and take off. Here's a great example of how people are using it for their business. 

2013-04-25 05:00:05 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Manage your Social Feeds YOUR WAY!

I thought this was an interesting site that lets you control your social streams more and filter out what some might consider noise in their streams to make it more enjoyable for themselves. Google+ is on its way to being added soon..

Do you have a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account?
Are you tired of having a bunch of tabs open for all your accounts and favorite blogs? Are you tired of receiving a feed full of crap you don't want to see such as pictures of your best friends lunch and Candycrush high scores? Then Dwibbles is the solution for you. Dwibbles is an easy way for you to manage all your Social media accounts and receive a feed that is relevant to you. Signing up is free and only takes a second. Check it out at www.dwibbles.com

P.S - Dwibbles will be adding Google+ very soon :)

2013-04-24 20:53:14 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Overpacking and oversized Bags stink when Traveling!

I always overpack when I travel for business or pleasure leaving me with heavy, huge bags that are way too big. I came across this set of bags that are made from nylon and it seems like it's pretty durable. I know a lot of new parents who have a ton of bags with them, this would seem to consolidate their needs when traveling too. I would definitely at least use this for the gym to carry everything and be able to sort clean clothes from dirty ones.

From the link itself about this travel set:
"Brand New strong 4pc-Sets of different sizes of Pack-it and Go Packing Cubes to meet all your Packing Cubes needs."

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Packing-Cubes-Suitcases-Convenient/dp/B00CHF9KI4/

Has anyone ever used these bags for travel? How do you pack when traveling? It is always the worst part... more »

2013-04-24 18:41:59 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

New Site Connecting Businesses to Vendors and Products

I found out about this free product which is in beta mode and thought it was worth looking at. It's called ExpertCircle and it is a recommendation site that helps business owners discover the best products and vendors for their businesses.

Here's how to join their private free beta mode:

Use access code expertcircle2013 to try out the service!

http://www.expertcircle.com/

Let us know your experience with this site, thank you G+ Business Page Owners and Brands!

2013-04-23 19:59:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Movies and Entertainment overtaking Cable Television

The new business model seems to be the Internet and Streaming..
With so many options from +Netflix to +Hulu Plus and others, will
everything become more inclusive or will cable companies slowly wither away.
I think companies that offer the highest of speeds for say Internet using Fiber.. +Verizon FiOS +Google Fiber will survive..

Here's an independent site trying to get business offering a movie selection:
http://itvmovie.eu is about Unlimited Tv show and movie with English Subtitle of over 50 countries. This site is updated daily

2013-04-23 19:22:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Check out today's Friday 15!  We are chatting with an optimization expert from Homestead Websites about three easy website additions to help you grow online.

Are you devoting time each week to growing your business online?  Join us for only 15 minutes every other Friday!  www.gybo.com/Friday15 #Friday15  

2013-04-23 19:21:48 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Getting into a Groove, A beat for your week
http://youtu.be/hvZajKQiBCU

I found this song which got me groovin' (there's a drop of NSFW for langugage but it's a positive video) and I think it's clever.

Give it a listen! It has an Eminem feel.

Final Outlaw 

2013-04-21 06:24:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Sandoval homers, Lincecum K’s 8 over 6 2/3 scoreless innings in win over Padres.
RECAP: http://atmlb.com/YCHjQ1

2013-04-21 06:21:12 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Using the Crossout Method to Help drive sales!

When it comes to business and sales, psychology is a big part of the selling.
A great technique that people love is when you knock down the price. You take the value of what it's actually worth and show you're offering it for a lot less. 

Here's a good example to check out:
Fat Loss Factor 
http://cd3b996gcyu-q1b2ycm7rfyqia.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=FATLOSS 

Do you do this on your website and for your business?
What other tips do you have for brands and marketers to help increase their own sales?

2013-04-19 07:31:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

I'm excited to announce something else we've been working on: Google+ Comments, launching today on Blogger. This provides you with some features that you won't have seen in other commenting systems; my own favorite is that it brings the conversation from G+ into your blog, so that the social media conversation doesn't get segregated from the comment thread.

This is a purely opt-in launch for blog owners: if you have a blog and want to try it out, follow the instructions in this post. We'll be rolling it out over the course of today!

2013-04-19 07:29:49 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

Moderators can now move posts between community categories

Based on all the amazing feedback you’ve shared, we know that being able to move posts from one discussion category to another is at the top of your wish list. We’re excited to announce that moving posts is now possible, and will be rolled out to all moderators throughout the day. 

To move posts between categories:

1) Go to a community that you moderate, and find a post you’d like to move
2) Click on the post’s current category (located at the top next to the date)
3) Select the new category you’d like to move the post to

Let us know what you think in the comments, and please keep the feedback coming!

#googleplusupdate  

2013-04-19 07:16:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Dance your way to Brand Recognition with a cool App

http://www.mjg2g.com/ has both an Android and iOS app that helps set their business apart.  

From the site..
So come experience American urban dance at its finest with the new online gaming experienced based on Memphis Jookin. Take control of Memphis Jookin G2G as we revolutionize the future of dance and gaming.

Does your business or brand have an APP and how has that improved your overall online presence & brand recognition?

2013-04-18 06:43:09 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

Starting in 2015, a new +Star Wars film will be released every summer. This will include the new trilogy as well as several standalone films which will star specific characters from the Star Wars universe. What characters would you like to see the films focus on? http://on.mash.to/11i77TE

2013-04-18 06:41:51 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Selling Products Online is mostly due to the Landing Page

Getting a customer to your website is one issue but once they do get there, you need to draw them in. They want to see cool and social and smiles too.

Here's a good demonstration of a business selling a product that gets you into it right away with a great automated graphic and narration along with a cheaper price and lots of people that socially like the product.
http://23435hsbyw5y6n80m6ilj8potc.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=TRIP3

Pictures, Graphics, Videos, Social, Deals .. the total package.

What does a website have to do to get your attention and interest, especially a business selling a product or service?

2013-04-18 01:56:57 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Today’s social consumers rely so heavily on their networks of friends and peers to help them make purchase decisions that your brand can get completely cut out of the process. Join +Maya Grinberg  and Google Engage to learn how your brand’s marketing efforts can adapt to the new social media customer lifecycle.

2013-04-18 01:55:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Making APPs your primary Business!

Apps really do help with a business and gives it the cool & helps make it take off in my opinion. 

www.richlivingapp.com is an example I found that is an App that PAYS You!

Want to Get Paid? There's an App for That!
It's a cool concept that anyone that might not be a business, can earn from Apps too, in the Exploding Mobile Apps industry

Does your business or brand have an APP?

List it below and talk about how Apps are changing the way companies think!

2013-04-17 04:09:32 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 9 +1s)

Google has begun shipping its Google Glass devices to its first users outside the company – and released guides so developers can write software for it.

But one thing developers have been told is banned: showing advertising to wearers.

The devices will cost about $1,500 (£980) each, and are expected to go on general sale later this year. But first Google is seeding them to about 4,000 "Glass Explorers" who won an online competition to try them out and give their outsider's opinion about its usability.

http://gu.com/p/3f6pd/tw?CMP=SOCNETTXT8763I

Photograph: Reuters

#googleglass #google  

2013-04-17 04:08:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Being Unique and +1 of a kind : The Bed N Breakfast
#travel  

The Colonial B&B at Stamford NY
http://www.thequeenofthecatskills.com/

"Comfort, personalized service, privacy, nature's best abound. Its all about you....your home away from home - The Colonial B&B at Stamford NY - The Queen of The Catskills"

I like that this BnB not only sounds fun and beautiful but also is located next to so much to do if you decide to leave the premises including the Baseball Hall of Fame, Skiing, Caverns, Hikes, and WINE TASTING!

What does it for you or sells you on a great weekend get away? 

2013-04-17 03:35:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Had a wonderful time interviewing Vic Gundotra.

+Allen Firstenberg and I discuss the first year of Google+ and look at the future with Google Senior Vice President +Vic Gundotra. We also answer a bunch of your questions. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and thanks a bunch to Vic!

2013-04-17 03:33:56 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Google Launches People Finder Following Boston Marathon Explosions

http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

2013-04-17 03:32:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Say HELLO to Jay

He sounds just a little like Robin Leach and the music makes the video for me!

Also, he does offer a pretty cool service to interview artists and singers to help promote themselves and albums! He does it very quickly, in 24 hours I think :
http://iknowwhereitsat.com/i-will-interview-your-band-or-solo-project/

Check out the one he did with Aussie singer, Catherine Hill:
http://iknowwhereitsat.com/catherine-hill-singer-songwriter/33948/

#music  +Musicians Volume +Artists In The Plus 

2013-04-17 00:04:54 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

No time to stop and smell the roses? Now the roses are just a click away with Google Nose—our flagship olfactory knowledge feature that lets your nose do the searching. With today’s launch of Google Nose beta, you can engage one of your most important senses when looking for an answer on Google by simply putting your nose up to the screen. The Google Aromabase gives you fast and comprehensive answers that are equipped with over 15 million scentibytes of data that pairs images, descriptions, and most importantly: aromas. Do a search for [Parisian streets in the morning] and be pleasantly awakened by the scent of flakey croissants dipped in brewing espresso. Or try [public library] and be taken back to your childhood with the smell of old books. Visit google.com/nose and take a whiff for yourself. You can try the new scentsation in search on your desktop, mobile phone or tablet—so search and snifftoday... more »

2013-04-17 00:01:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Addiction

It's a tough thing and we all have our own personalities. We do all like to feel good and get some kind of high, sometimes it's a more positive kind and sometimes the opposite. I found this video about a study talking about percentage of drug users through the website:  http://www.purehealthgroup.com/

The video suggest a 4th to a 3rd of clubbers use drugs and half of those think their nights will get better with the drugs (in the US & UK). The website offers their own at-home detox method for those addicted to painkillers and opiates to get through painful withdrawal side-effects. I'm not perfect but I never got into drugs and can't imagine the highs nor the pain of coming off them. 

I think about Breaking Bad, Trainspotting and Pulp Fiction among other films that put drugs on display almost immediately.

Is the drug culturec... more »