There is unnecessary unrest that has been buffeting the launch of Google’s newest online social network, Google Plus, and the reason for that is simple:  Google was forced to launch G+ because Twitter blocked Google’s real-time and direct access to Twitter updates. This What has been happening even before the real names scandal is the scandal that any and all Google Plus profiles that were not simply real users with real names were deleted en masse. microblog instead of an online social network. OK, enough of that. MORE >>

Yet we tolerate exactly that type of behavior from leading search and social media sites every day, and even reward them with growing traffic and more of our precious time. potential Google killer , Facebook killer or even Twitter killer may not do it with superior technology, but simply with a better user experience. One of the biggest complaints about Facebook is of course its constantly changing interface , and its convoluted privacy settings have also repeatedly come under fire (as have changes to its privacy settings ). Google. Twice. Facebook. Twitter. MORE >>

Google+ (or Google Plus) is many different things, depending on who you ask. It’s the fastest-growing social network ever. It’s the tool Google will use to beat Facebook. It’s a pain in the arse because it’s yet another social network to join. It’s Google’s latest attempt at social media, and they finally got it right. It’s “the linchpin of Google’s plan to own the entire internet” (see below for the source of that quote). Google Plus Tips, Tactics and How-To Guides. MORE >>

Google+ is growing like crazy. In fact, it is the fastest growing social network ever. Just as with any other social network, marketers have a lot to learn and do. In this post, we've compiled the best content about Google+ from all across the web. Use it to learn how to leverage Google+ for both business and personal uses. Google+ Vocabulary: Quick Reference Glossary. Stream – the list of messages that is displayed on the Google+ home screen and for each Circle of contacts. Comment – a response to a user's Google+ post. MORE >>

Not because I had some sort of amazing Klout-gaming strategy but because I have been honestly and openly sharing my grief at the sudden loss of my mother on Google+ , Twitter , but mostly on Facebook. And even though I am “a bit of a douchebag” according to Klouchebag.com , I have never relegated social media ‘s associated social networks to being simply a broadcasting channel. It has always been me, authentic as I can bear without invading others’ privacy. In social media, you will always be rewarded my giving ’til it hurts. MORE >>