CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-19 02:53:38 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

+Ade Oshineye I left this comment on the youtube of your I/O talk. It was a small brainstorm:

The whole discussion of interactive posts reminds me of designing landing pages for conversions. Interesting to see that brought to social media posts. Our non-profit AdWords clients could really do with this for some of their campaigns. You should develop a version that is tied to a G+ page and allows things like donations through checkout or signup via forms. Call it Google+ Sign-in Express.

2013-05-19 02:10:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Just one of the many great videos now available from Google I/O, h/t +Denis Labelle and +Ade Oshineye.

I'm almost as fired up about this I/O as I was the one I attended 3 years ago. Why? Well, it's the web really and some of the stuff google is finally doing with identity (aka sign-in). All pretty cool.

2013-05-19 01:45:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I would like it if the hang-outs app would incorporate google voice. That's really the next big challenge: integrating telephone with the rest of it.

2013-05-18 23:53:58 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The good of photo sharing on G+:
1. Your photos can go double wide, creating a stunning impression.
2. It's fairly easy to do from your mobile device.

The bad of photo sharing on G+ (much of this since Wednesday):
1. Impossible to share a photo in an album as part of the album.
2. Strange behavior of the notification interface. Click on your photo from a notification and be prepared for ugliness.
3. Overuse of the "awesome photo" animation feature in a way that is reminiscent of the blink tag.

Overall, I like the new G+ interface, but the type of photo sharing I do has taken a hit.

2013-05-18 22:12:38 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Summer

2013-05-18 02:26:05 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I tried an el-cheapo chromebook in the store today. It's by far Google's best conceptualized device. It's really evolved well. The $249 Samsung is a bit underpowered, but the price is right. Good as a kitchen terminal or a home internet access device.

It needs to connect to other stuff like your TV and phone (all of which are kind of possible).

2013-05-18 00:12:02 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Some beauty for you.

2013-05-18 00:10:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

A very bizarre workflow for sharing photos from albums.

2013-05-17 21:41:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Make your magazines even better this weekend. Here's how Flipboard Editor makes magazine curation easier than ever.

2013-05-17 16:46:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

O'Reilly should build a sync to Google Play feature into their eBook store.

2013-05-17 11:51:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I've had i/o on in the background at work the past couple of afternoons. It's not a bad way to go. I particularly enjoyed the talk about google analytics and the measurement api.

I'd like to see the recorded-only sessions pop up a little faster, but the archive is well organized.

The thing I missed was getting to interact with some of the folks I've connected with here on G+. I see them in photos and videos, not quite the same. I'll have to figure out a way to go.

2013-05-17 11:40:09 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

2013-05-16 21:14:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Note to all analytics geeks. How do I assign a user ID that does not contain personally identifiable information (PII)? I suppose one could amend that to say PII not widely known or used by other systems. But, it still seems dicey to me.

2013-05-16 20:55:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

These people at Google are measurement geniuses.

2013-05-16 20:53:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I'm watching google analytics across all devices at I/O (streaming is working GREAT). It's AMAZING. Now, suddenly, you can easily measure interactions in real world as well as web. No longer tied to just pageviews.

FYI, a way of understanding analytics up till the arrival of events is that it was just a sophisticated way of deriving stats based on the simple act of pulling web pages. Way beyond that now.

2013-05-16 20:21:46 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

How do I share a photo that I've uploaded to an album so that it preserves a link to that album?

2013-05-16 17:29:53 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

photo sharing is borked in the new g+.

2013-05-16 13:08:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

All channels in good standing with over a thousand subscribers are now eligible to apply for live streaming

2013-05-16 13:07:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Observation: It's nice that you can mute posts that make overuse of the auto awesome photo feature.

2013-05-16 12:58:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I'm finding the new G+ UI an improvement.

The positives:
1. Fewer distractions. Sidebars are gone unless you specifically activate them (hangouts/chat in particular).
2. More space devoted to content. It's about double what it was.
3. The posting interface has better contrast.
4. The one column post display will work well for low res overhead projection (this is a niche use case, but welcome)

The negatives:
1. It's a little too animated. Less bounciness would be preferred.

2013-05-16 12:45:55 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

Hello Glass, Find Dogfood!

#Glass   #GoogleGlass   #Bucky   #DogsInGlassThursday  

2013-05-16 01:13:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I kind of like Josh's strategy here. The domain JoshConryoy.com was taken so he just took the domain xConroy.com. Kind of brilliant. It's something people will remember.

Excellent list of networking opportunities. It's good to be exhaustive.

2013-05-16 01:08:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Looking for work? Go to a seminar where people are trying to figure out how to solve problems you know how to solve. I like +Briana Gagnon's strategy here.

2013-05-16 01:05:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

You know Microsoft must be feeling the heat with all these anti google drive ads. It's a sign of weakness. They failed to achieve the initiative.

2013-05-16 01:01:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

These are some great upcoming events that Jimmy has found for us in Southeast Michigan.

2013-05-15 22:57:12 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Also, what happened to google+ sharing showing a snippet of your blogger blog post?

2013-05-15 22:50:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Headed back to the house. This is addictive.

2013-05-15 22:21:30 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

At some of my old work places, only people I hated are on Google+. Should I circle them anyhow?

2013-05-15 22:10:25 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

You should experiment with single column content. Layout options are found under the more menu of your "home" tab.

2013-05-15 21:52:42 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Little noticed feature of the new G+ interface, it's responsive design. Narrow the browser window enough, and you get two columns. As you widen the browser, you get three, and as you widen it further, those three get a little wider. Very cool. Plus, it's fast in chrome.

2013-05-15 21:20:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Did Google just become the place to go for all web activity?

2013-05-15 21:08:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Multicolumn google+ is a DRAMATIC improvement in the web interface. And, I can't emphasize that enough. It's like a giant wall of social information. Wow!

Very reminiscent of the tablet interface which I have always found as better.

2013-05-15 20:22:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Here's an idea for #googleio2014 , allow me to pay for a web pass ($200) that lets me leave g+ comments on presentations or participate in them like a mass hang-out. Give me a t-shirt for that.

I really think there is a subscription opportunity here.

#googleio2013  

2013-05-15 20:19:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Google+ sign-on is a HUGE development, particularly if it obviates me needing to do 10 million logons. Watching/listening to #googleio2013  

2013-05-15 19:51:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

So, why aren't g+ comments integrated into the #googleio2013  livestream?

2013-05-15 19:44:43 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

The ability to read your own pdf and epub files on google play books on any device is HUGE.

2013-05-15 19:01:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Larry Page's voice is really weak. I hope they're able to curb his problem.

2013-05-14 22:20:24 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I find myself falling under this often enough. Apparently, our formal and informal use of language follows patterns set at the time of the Norman invasion in 1066.

2013-05-14 22:18:52 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

#philosoraptor  

2013-05-14 13:38:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Now!

2013-05-14 01:41:44 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

+David Kutcher You might know the solution to this. Students purchased domains for their blogger blogs using the "buy a domain" feature. Their credit cards were charged, but the domain failed to connect to the blogger blog. There seems to be no obvious solution. They can't access their domains at the registrar (they have no way to even log in), and there seems to be no way to fix it via Google. Any help/advice/links are appreciated. #bloggertips   #bloggerhelp   #blogger  

2013-05-13 10:31:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Birds are dinosaurs

2013-05-13 10:07:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The #IO13  traffic on Google+ is already happening
https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/%23IO13

We can already see people flying in from around the world to be part of Google I/O. I go up on Tuesday and don't come back until late on Friday. Save the search for #IO13  to your stream and it's just going to fly.

Helpful links:

Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/105113874753230740413
Google Developers Live: http://developers.google.com/live
Google I/O Agenda: https://developers.google.com/events/io/agenda

See you at #io13  on +GDL. Follow us at #gdl .

2013-05-12 18:56:48 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

What do you think? Does this image embody 'Flowers'? #photohunt

This is actually a useful example of g+ sign in by +Ade Oshineye. Please vote for me.

2013-05-12 18:52:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Happy Mother's Day

2013-05-12 04:02:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Doctor Who raises a lot of fascinating existential questions. I'm liking this season with Clara.

2013-05-12 00:25:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Two flower composition

2013-05-11 03:55:34 (4 comments, 4 reshares, 2 +1s)

I've not wanted this. Facebook all over your phone? Why?

2013-05-10 22:45:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-05-10 22:32:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

dreamer