CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-22 19:40:30 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Wow

2013-05-22 10:17:15 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

+Jessica DelBalzo wrote this on +Social Media Today and the first paragraph is combative, but read the rest:

I have a confession to make.  I hate Google+.  Thanks to some business connections, I was among the first to receive an invitation when the service launched, and at the time, I was excited to give it a try.  Two years later, I find myself as unimpressed as I was when I first logged in.  As social networking sites go, G+ is cumbersome and inconvenient.

2013-05-22 10:10:41 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

A picture in Hawaii with the reef reflecting off of the water. Photographer is Clark Little. - Imgur

2013-05-21 18:43:12 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

+Sprout Social Adds Google + Integration

I just started using Sprout, and I am happy to see this!

2013-05-21 17:58:53 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

I am hoping it continues on a steady path. We are increasing prices June 1st across the board and are planning another increase later this year.

2013-05-21 11:43:07 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

Local surfer cuttin' it up this morning at the North Pier.
#carolinabeach  

2013-05-21 10:41:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

More rain chances out there today I'm afraid! Like today, activity will be spotty & slow moving. You either get a lot, or not much at all. Bring along the rain gear.

2013-05-21 10:36:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Album Share

This one is all about food, beer, wine, coffee, etc... All taken by me, eaten by me, drank by me. :-)

2013-05-20 22:57:34 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

My daughters Troop did this video to "Ban The Bottle"

Never really thought about how many bottles I actually go through, probably a case every 2 weeks or more! Proud of her :-)

2013-05-18 18:37:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Working the chamber tent :-)

2013-05-17 16:24:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

2013-05-17 16:16:17 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Hangouts Easter Eggs

Some of you may already figured out the hidden Easter Eggs in the new Hangouts.  Here is the full list to have some fun with them. Keep in mind that those codes only work with Hangouts on Google+. 
Not in video calls, Chrome Extension or mobile.

#io13   #googleplusupdate   #hangouts   #eastereggs  

2013-05-17 16:11:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Sushi Friday!

2013-05-16 18:40:01 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Can anyone tell me why I have 26GB available for +Google Drive and 30GB available in +Gmail both showing different amounts used?

2013-05-16 18:31:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Building my 90's Rock Playlist on Google Music All Access

yes some of it is newer, but fits the same genre as far as I am concerned

2013-05-16 17:57:41 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Chef Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmare Makes Owners Meltdown on Reddit and Facebook*

2013-05-16 16:01:17 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Understanding Google's new design: It's all about cards.

From The New Yorker: "A card will be the atomic unit of information display across all of Google."

See what I did there? I put what we journalists call a "pull quote" as the top line. The reason is that I know in your stream you will see only my "headline" and my first line, and I wanted to make it compelling enough for you to click and read. 

Welcome to the new Google+. 

Some people are complaining about this, saying its anti-writer, anti-words, pro-photos or too much like Pinterest. 

In fact, Google+ always displayed only the first few lines of each post, but now they're displaying fewer. 

Let's be clear about why this is happening: Google is fully embracing the cards interface. A card is a unit of information that could containany... more »

2013-05-16 14:49:03 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

Trying to figure out how to organize my images, here is an album of nothing but sunsets, sunrises, beach, etc... All taken with either my iPhone 4, HTC Incredible, or my latest Samsung S3.

2013-05-16 13:55:08 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

2013-05-16 13:47:09 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Nebula

#textureblendphotography  +Gemma Costa +Texture Blend Photography 

2013-05-16 13:00:04 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Bagel and iced Latte

2013-05-16 12:51:43 (24 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

It amazes me how the same people that bitched about #whitespace are now bitching about the new layout. Wonder how many of those people would pay to use Google Plus if they could have it their way.

2013-05-16 11:53:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

This is how +Gary Vaynerchuk rolls! Careful what you ask him for!

2013-05-16 11:02:50 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

#couchview Good Morning sun!

2013-05-16 10:19:24 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

So, no announcement yesterday from #io13 about an unlocked Nexus phone for CDMA? I love my S3, but I would have bought a Nexus 4 from Google if I could have used it on #Verizon .

2013-05-16 10:15:05 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

GOOD MORNING! Here's your web weather for the day. We're warming it up even a bit more -- but PM storm chances will creep up towards the weekend.

2013-05-15 21:02:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

*Like I Didn't already have enough shiny new object with Google Music!

2013-05-15 21:00:28 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Squirrel

There goes the rest of my evening!
http://music.google.com

Now streaming and your own music.... checking to see if they have most everything I already had on Rdio.

2013-05-15 16:53:26 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

When Google puts an ad in the search results for one of their pages, who pays for the clicks?

2013-05-15 16:33:15 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

To all my G+ friends, I'd be thrilled if you helped me to share this video today of a recent TED talk I gave. I poured my heart and soul into this, and if you love business and marketing at all, I think you'll appreciate the theme. Thanks for any support!!

2013-05-15 13:25:05 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Google Zaps Thousands of Link Sellers

I would think that no one in here has been hit. Have you seen anyone that has? Know of any names that have seen traffic plummet. I know Credit Loan dot com has been emailing me like crazy so they may be one of the ones in the finance industry. After a round of golf I may do some research.

Start digging and see what you can find out.

#seo   #mattcutts   #google  

2013-05-15 11:51:43 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

I didn't know they sent these out?

2013-05-15 10:50:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Back to summer! Temps will soar all the way into the mid 80's today with strong southwesterly winds. This heat shows no signs of stopping.

2013-05-15 10:22:56 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Pretty cool time lapse images. I typed in Carolina Beach to see my area. Thanks for the share +Tim Buckley !

2013-05-14 23:59:59 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Quick boat ride

2013-05-14 11:03:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

How to Be Confident, Even When You're Not

Article on Inc.com talks about three ways to build strength and be self-confident.

2013-05-13 14:35:23 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

#foodporn  

2013-05-13 11:20:40 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Nexus 4 CDMA? I could go for that!

2013-05-13 11:11:26 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Wow

Beautiful home in South Africa:

2013-05-12 12:54:01 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

That's Right!

Kid tells teacher that this is the future of our nation, you have to teach not just hand out packets so you can get a paycheck! (paraphrased).

Take a look/listen:

2013-05-12 12:47:45 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

2013-05-12 12:40:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Life is easy! Most things you ever wanted in two simple steps. Enjoy! :) 

2013-05-12 12:31:21 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

There Goes The Neighborhood

Already begging for "Share" this blah blah blah....

Please leave that on the other network!

2013-05-12 11:11:56 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Here are my recommended dos and don'ts for Google+.  These are aimed mostly at inexperienced users, and the dos on the list are merely suggestions.  However, the don'ts on the list are things that I really wish people wouldn't do.

1. Do +1 other people's posts if you like them.
If someone posts something you like, you should give it a +1 (or a reshare or comment if appropriate).  This way, you will encourage the poster to keep posting.

2. Do +1 interesting comments in your own stream.
If someone leaves a detailed or otherwise interesting comment on one of your posts, you should give it a +1.  That will encourage the commenter to keep engaging with your posts.  A common reason I stop following someone's stream is that they never react to my comments.  

3. Do thank people for sharing you in a public circle.You... more »

2013-05-12 11:08:26 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Looks like rain then a cool front beginning of the week.... and I must be looking for a house Google thinks.

2013-05-12 11:02:26 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Before and after kitchen cabinets. Adding the accent color makes my kitchen happy!

Now I need to get the new stainless appliance package, finish wood floor in living/dining, take down wallpaper in not baths, and, and, and....

2013-05-12 10:45:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Only $15 handmade by veterans, 100% of the proceeds go to veterans. Get One!

2013-05-11 15:58:49 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Before

2013-05-11 15:17:22 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Do You Use Google Alerts?

If not, maybe you should consider it. I get daily emails on anything from "Carolina Beach" to "home prices", and especially myself!

2013-05-11 15:03:20 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 7 +1s)

Here are the Warrior Bracelets. They are American Made 550lbs (meaning it has a load carry of 550lbs) 7-Stand military grade. All proceeds will go directly towards developing The Warrior Ranch: A healing center for Veterans suffering from #PTSD. They are $15.00.

The color shown is Coyote.