64 marketing tricks for Pinterest

64 marketing tricks for Pinterest

Sunday, 31 March 2013 / No Comments

Today we bring you an article online classes that we found very interesting.

These 64 marketing tricks to optimize your use of Pinterest aim to deliver the expected results in your strategy.

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Today we bring you an article online classes that we found very interesting.

These 64 marketing tricks to optimize your use of Pinterest aim to deliver the expected results in your strategy.

# Your profile.

    Use a picture of you, not a logo. People do not want to communicate with logos, wants to do it with people.
    Make your name easy to find.
    Add links to your social networking profiles.
    Add keywords or keywords in your biography.
    Link to Facebook profile and find your friends.
    Link to Twitter profile and search your followers.
    Let your personality shine, that others may perceive it.
    In the upper right appear the Top3 of people who do Repin



# Pines.

    Use creative titles for your pin.
    Focus on showing a lifestyle, not a product.
    Use keywords in the descriptions.
    Tag to others using the @ sign.
    Do not have a picture to Pinear? Upload one and edit the link.
    Install the bookmarklet to easily share while surfing the web.
    Do it visually beautiful, these are the characteristics of this network.
    Always include the credit of the source of the content.



# Boards.

    Use fun and flashy title for your boards.
    Include keywords in the descriptions.
    Make a mixture with proper content and other users.
    Pinea pictures of your customers will love!.
    Maintaining the images Repinea
    Create collages can be a good idea if you do it imaginatively.
    Pinea each of its component images separately.
    And the last pin that is the bigger picture.



# Images.

    Add a watermark to identify the pictures.
    It is important that the images convey a lifestyle.
    Always use natural light for taking pictures.
    Pinea product-related images.
    Are not you a photographer? For freelance hire one, the results are worth it.
    Create infographics of text with good size.
    Add the title of the image.
    Pinea a photo and link to a video.



# Copyright.

    Keep the source when Pineas an image of a website.
    Displays the URL in the images.
    Use the Bookmarklet Creative Commons.
    Indicate the copyright of the website.
    Asked if possible Pinearlas with or without credit.
    Do not promote piracy, defending content creators.
    Use copyright symbols.
    Always add the credits in the photos.



# Contests.

    You can invite customers Pinear photos of your products.
    Pinear a photo and tag the brand to win, it may be a good example.
    Make a contest to find a treasure in the picture boards.
    Monthly Contest boards.
    Earn the user to obtain more Repins on their boards.
    Pinea an image with the contest.
    Integrate it with Twitter, Facebook, etc ...
    Use hashtags for video customers




# Collaboration.

    Create collaborative boards.
    Make hunting group Pins quality.
    Ask your colleagues to make your content Repin.
    Create an event together.
    Select boards that include a lifestyle.
    Organize a tour of Boards.
    Schedule a Pinterest party.
    Make sharing products and crowdsourcing.




# Research.

    Review boards of other companies in your industry.
    Identifies marketing successes Pinterest.
    Make searching for keywords or keywords ...
    ... By Pins, Boards and Users.
    Reviews and evaluates the two previous points.
    How do the brands converting their objectives?
    What boards get more number of Repins?
    Are you bringing Pinterest referral traffic to your website.

20 Tips to manage an enterprise Twitter

20 Tips to manage an enterprise Twitter

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Twitter and is one of the most powerful tools currently communicating framed within what is called "microblogging". Put another way, Twitter is a free service to create an account can send messages up to 140 characters (like a mobile SMS) to tell or share what you want.

Now, and this how I apply it to the company? Applications are numerous but mainly you use it as a new channel of communication between your company and customers, either as customer service, to communicate the launch of new products, promote specific offers or to learn more about our customers with the order to further adapt our products and / or services for them.

I'm sure this tool is almost for all companies, but great care is not for everyone. Make sure if your company will use to find the right person to do it, you should feel comfortable with the fluidity, speed and informality, as it were, of the medium that is Twitter.

When public as a company, you must be relaxed, chatting and add value. The company profiles only publish information and promotions without connecting with fans usually end up disappearing. It is therefore important that the person be agile in this environment and likes interacting with others.

Twitter can be occupied within companies as a tool to:

  Marketing
    Public relations
    Customer
    Human Resources
Never lose sight that Twitter is a communication channel, it would be a mistake to use Twitter only to promote our brand, we offer useful content, which may be of interest to our target audience and most importantly, create conversation. Then I leave some tips to consider when managing your corporate account:
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     Be the first to share. Stay tuned for updates on your business area. Subscribe to RSS News for you not escape and share.
    Use Twitter to help people. Be yourself, express yourself naturally.
    Regle Follow the 80/20 Social Networks: 80% of your tweets should be useful content for your followers and 20% to promote your brand. A good proportion can mean a 100% return.
    Do not be misled by the numbers. Get 100 relevant followers in a month is better than getting no relevance 1000 followers each weekday.
    Do not use tools to automatically reply to your followers. Each fan is unique, individual engages in conversations.
    Use the RT (retweets) will help you stay active and will show your followers what interests you.
    Spread tweets in time, do not be too long without writing and then posting 10 tweets followed.
    Talk to your followers, do not just promote your product or brand. Talk about interesting topics in your area of ​​business. Give your followers content that interests them, something they can use.
    Do not limit yourself to just re-tweet and share links, use twitter to converse with your followers and make sure that each tweet das to know a little more about you.
    If you are able to create conversation and provide useful content, relationships and the followers will come alone.
    Share ideas and information with people who have the same interests as you.
    If you include in your tweets will get links to your website increase traffic.
    Twitter works best if you use complemented with other social networks, blogs, forums. Etc.
    Uiliza Twitter to see what's being said about your brand or product. Check out the @ Mentions tab.
    If you can not devote time to your Twitter marketing campaign hires professional staff to manage it, the Twitter marketing campaigns are cheap, simple and effective.
    Do not include only links to your website or blog, linking also other interesting content.
    Promote your Twitter profile, include it on your website, on your business cards, in your articles, presentations, etc..
    Take time to answer and re-tweet, not occupy the whole time talking about you. Participate, interact, build: do community.
    Write regularly, without being spam. Spend a few minutes Twitter every 2 hours to stay active and not miss any important comment.
    Tool exploits the "Lists" to hear that your followers say more orderly. Create Lists by market segment, area of ​​expertise, interests, etc..

As always I hope this brief information will be useful. I'd love to have your comments and get your opinion.

How to win customers with Social Media

How to win customers with Social Media

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Three foolproof tactics to get customers using social networks.



Social networks have become popular as a cost-effective system for more sales and a larger number of potential customers, but despite the effort invested by many companies, not end up getting the expected results. This is due in part to the poor performance of its operational information as this is a totally new system often fall into the trap of acting in social networks as we would in other promotional systems.

Then we will show three infallible tactics to get customers using social networks to allow you to succeed in a short time.
First tactic: Associations

This is as simple as traffic derived an existing website or use databases established according to market niche to exploit. To achieve the objective commercial hooks we can use as gifts or giveaways to attract prospects to get into our corporate social profile.

Another helpful suggestion when trying to get accurate and promotion prospects is to offer free products or services to our social followers to promote it, this tactic can appreciate in large companies who organize sweepstakes or given away to those who promote products on their websites or attract more customers and the fact is that it works.
Second tactic: Advertising

Advertising on social networks is a very good alternative to traditional advertising methods to promote their business and are much less saturated than other programs, allowing you to choose good promotions for your keyword to a much lesser competition.

The budget for social advertising campaigns can be obtained by reducing investments in other campaigns or suppressing additional services such as promotions, discounts or free shipping.
Third tactic: content marketing

This tactic is combined with the previous undoubtedly because our social campaigns to be successful you must have an iron content knowledge in marketing, because social networks are a much more dynamic than other advertising methods because members follow campaigns and interact with them allowing you to meet the author at all times what your customers demand.

This is not as easy as it sounds and requires professional skills, knowledge in SEO and viral marketing, both of which go hand in hand when it comes to promoting a product on social networks, so that depending on the applied skills and niche you are working on, some of these actions may take weeks or even months to produce their first fruit.

Content Creation Guide for Social Networks

Content Creation Guide for Social Networks

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In all the posts that have been dedicated to tips for Community Managers, we have emphasized the importance of quality content. We may be running a campaign of Ads, or we are attracting new followers through a contest. But when all this is over, we must learn to hold them, and this can only be achieved through good content. So today we are going to devote a few lines to a guide on creating content for social networks.

We may have good ideas, but creating good content relies heavily on our knowledge of our own community, besides doing many trials and much trial and error. If we think that something can work and then you do not, do we have to discard it completely: we have to take into account the time and day when it was published, the context, and so on. Considering all these variables, we are on the right track. What we have to consider when creating content?
Creativity

Of course, creativity plays an important role in generating content for social networks. Whether Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or whatever, we must have a comprehensive understanding of how we can take advantage of the most innovative. We need not be afraid, and this is something we need to teach our clients also use third party content. Do we find an interesting video on YouTube? Why not share it?

Some companies are still quite timid when it comes to social networks, and have strict rules and frankly absurd claim that only have to post things related to the brand or product. This can be helpful when we are introducing a new product that arouses public interest. Then the feed will stagnate in user, or worse, penalized by EdgeRank Facebook or ignored by most interesting things in the timeline of Twitter.

So, if we create an engagement with our users from another perspective, when you do have to promote a product or a contest, it will be much easier. Lets be a familiar face. We will not be just a marketing channel.

What are the best content to post?

Videos: Both Twitter and YouTube, are best engagement generate, give us more impressions, and help our brand reach further. We do not just promotional videos, but we find recommendations funny videos, tutorials believe if warranted brand, and more.

Images: We also generate a larger impact. Users respond better to postings with pictures, so we can have more range and organic Viralization possibility that we would not just with text. Again, does not have to be a promotional image: until you can create our own memes!
Music: A content that I find important is the music, not only because I love it, but because it can give a human tint to our publications. We recommend that our users create playlists (especially if we do not use too corporate YouTube account), and ask for recommendations to our fans. One of the best ways to approach users is through music.
Fun Links: For more serious it can be a brand, we have to make room for fun. What better way than through good links that are fun for users? If we manage to steal a smile, then we can share it with the rest of the community. This will probably require an agreement with our client to determine what is appropriate, but certainly will mark the memory of our fans.

These are not the only options, but they are a good start. Then we have to be refined according to customer needs in power, besides having to adjust to the tastes of the community.





Once we have created our content, we have to see how it works. Now this of course requires some practice. The best we can do is plan our content, but always leaving room for creativity and any problems that may arise reach. When we planned the content, we have to decide when it is best to post it.

And here's one of the mistakes that can be noticed: many think that planning is just write content, and publish it. But does not take into account that the user can realize this. This ended up being a channel too "stiff" and formal rather than funny and human. Relocate too far No planning or to take literally. As with all plans, we must imagine that might fail.

We can take a week to see what works well in our content network. So we will refine our instinct of publication, do not be afraid, it's there. For example, we can see that it is best to music tweets late in the afternoon is more profitable because our users are keen to listen to music in the office. It's a silly example, but you get points which way the idea.

With the passage of time, we will see how well they are working our content, to know where we have to concentrate to create a community.
Variety

Many brands in social networks pecan repetitive. Always talking about the same thing. So we will be penalized and never appear in the feeds of users. Not to mention that if we appear, we'll bore you to death. Not because something exists the phrase "variety is the taste."

Let a combination of our best content to make our own somewhat eclectic and fun. Although the client insists that he wants to be published 15 posts on a promotion, explain how things work. Sometimes one is much more interesting to post just 15. And is demonstrated through the numbers it gives Facebook. Let us use the tools at hand.
The Anti Marketing

Let's be honest: users hate to sell them things when not asked. Constantly talking of a product or service is going to get fed up with us. Therefore it is important to have a varied and entertaining content. To be an emblem of the anti-marketing. The brand has to reflect a philosophy, is more than the product, and social networks should be a reflection of this.

If we are not constantly trying to sell something, then we will reach out to users differently. And when they need a product, they will remember us.

10 Tips to protect your privacy on Facebook

10 Tips to protect your privacy on Facebook

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At a time when 26 million users of Facebook are worried about being the victim of a bug that reveals their private messages, "Le Nouvel Observateur" offers a guide to properly protect their privacy on the social network.
Check his identity

Upon registration, Facebook is picky and demanding accurate data. As a reminder, however, only the name, email address, date of birth and gender are required.

Subsequently, the social network still requires more information - employment, education, place of residence, relationship status, religion, political opinion, etc.. - All optional to use the platform. However, if the user decides to learn, it is possible to share with some friends. On your "About", select for each category "edit", then right-click on the logo. Then choose whether to make the information "public", accessible only to "friends" hidden ("me only"), or some friends set ("custom").

Check its status

"Express Yourself", encourages Facebook. But it is good to check who can and will get there. When publishing, you must click on the logo at the bottom of sharing dialog box, and select whether to make the message "service", accessible only to "friends" hidden ("only me"), or some friends defined ("custom").

For articles already published, they should be taken one at a time by clicking on the same logo and choose Sharing the same way that can be accessed.



Control its "Like"

Introduced in early 2009, the "Like" is one of the real successes of Facebook. However, with time, the "interests" accumulate and say (or not) a lot about you. Through your profile, you can view all of your "I like" window by clicking on the "I love legal" under the cover photo.

To hide your interest to some people, simply select "edit" then for each category to select the logo of sharing. "Public" will make the information available to the entire network, "friends" only to "friends", "me only" person, "custom" set to friends. Beyond interests, "Like" can be shared to the same categories of people using the same logo next to "other pages as you like". Click on this sentence also show a list of all the pages "liked", proposing to backtrack easily.




Check his photos

For each photo published, it is possible to choose to whom it is accessible. When publishing, you must click on the logo below to share box and choose to "public", accessible only to "friends" hidden ("only me"), or some friends set ("custom" ).


For the photos published already , open the image and click "edit" and select the logo of sharing. The parameters of all the photos in the same album can be changed in one click: open the album and click on the share button at the top.

If one of your friends you identify a photo, it is not possible to delete. However, you can "withdraw identification" by clicking on "options" after opening the image. Incidentally, it is possible to denounce his "friend" for "harassment" for "scam", "nudity", etc..





Check her friends

It is possible to choose who has access to your friends list. On the page listing your "friends" , select "edit" then the logo next to "who can see your friends list." Then choose whether to "public", accessible only to "friends" hidden ("me only"), or some friends set ("custom").



Check references to your friends

Your friends like to talk to you on Facebook? You can limit the damage. In the "Privacy Settings", choose "change settings" in part "newspaper and identification." You choose who can post on your wall and who can see what others publish.




Control their friends lists

To use easier sharing settings, it is possible to create "buddy lists" . Optionally, you can enter predefined lists by Facebook (close friends, acquaintances, family or small) or create your own lists (via the button "create a list"). The friends then add via "manage list". These groups can, in sharing information, status or photo, click to select a set of friends.



Check the plug contacts

You can become (almost) invisible on Facebook. First step: on the "Privacy Settings", select "change settings" in part "advertising, web sites and applications." Down, "public research", you can uncheck the "public research" to disappear from search engines.

Second step: back on the "Privacy Settings" and select "change settings" in part "handshake". You can choose who can find it using a search through your e-mail address or phone number, you can send invitations to become friends, and who can send you Facebook messages. For each parameter three options: "everyone", "friends and their friends', or just your" friends ".



Control its geolocation

Facebook gives users, especially those on mobile geotag their messages and photos. All are found then pinned on a world map, accessible from the profile. Not to geotag, care must be taken in a publication that the pin icon does not show your position. For older posts that you wish to withdraw the location, choose "Edit" then "change place" and then remove any indication.

In case one of your friends in a message identifies you, all accompanied by a geolocation, there has so far not possible to simply delete it. It will then remove your identification.



Controlling third-party applications

Facebook is now his wealth to the multitude of related applications. Applications however do not hesitate to publish constantly updates your status. In the "Privacy Settings", go to "advertisements, websites and applications", then "edit settings" "applications that you use."

Is displayed as a list of all third-party applications that have already been linked with your Facebook account. A click on the cross to the right and the link is removed. Click on "Edit" and you can select "who can see the publications in this application." Easy, but daunting when you have many applications.

Google Plus actually surpassed Twitter?

Google Plus actually surpassed Twitter?

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For statistics on the use of social networks, there are basically two methods. The first is to rely on figures provided by specialized institutions, which implement techniques to determine the number of users in different social networks. The downside is that their sources are less accurate than the sites concerned directly. Arguably, in most cases, these agencies have the advantage of being more neutral, although they are not all objective: some then offer services related to certain social networks, and the temptation to boost the interest of these sites may remain.

Google+, a social network underestimated?

In this regard, the consulting firm Global Web Index has released its own figures. Social networks were analyzed during the month of December 2012 and the results are as follows.


In terms of monthly active users, Google would place on to the second place. Behind Facebook, but before Twitter and other social media usual. Dustn.tv , who made ​​this visualization, preferred exclude YouTube, which ranks in third place according to Global Web Index.

According to the agency, Facebook would tend to exaggerate its numbers: more than 700 million active users were counted in December, while the billion is frequently cited by the teams of Mark Zuckerberg. For Twitter and Google+, the situation is reversed: official figures would be understated, according to Global Web Index.

Overall, apart from this remarkable breakthrough of Google+, there is a high proportion of Chinese social networks , rarely highlighted: Qzone, Sina Weibo and Tencent to name a few. But Global Web Index emphasizes the decline of these platforms: small to small, local social networks tend to die, especially because of censorship and surveillance , more stringent regulations on social networks in China.

In the past six months, the number of Twitter users would have jumped 40% to about 30% and 25% for Facebook Google+. Conversely, some local sites such as Copains d'Avant (-10%), Tencent Weibo (55%) or MeinVZ (60%) tend to lose many users.


These statistics are credible?

In this regard, the firm Global Web Index seems no more inclined to favor a social network rather than another, even if the agency has figures tend to offer quite generous compared to other institutes of analysis for Google+. Because at the same time, the agency points to the incentive almost authoritarian Google, which tends to force the hand of its members, in some cases (creating a Gmail account automatically resulting in the creation of an account Google+, for example). fact is that regardless of the method used to encourage people to use Google+, they respond favorably, given the increase in the number of active users.

Also, it is interesting to rely on figures published by a third party agency, analyzing several social networks: methodology is the same for all social networks presented, while in the official figures, methods and definitions used are sometimes very different.

The second way to obtain statistics on the social networks is therefore to rely on official figures provided directly by the sites in question. The main advantage is that they are best placed to know the exact activity on their networks. But they can also inflate the figures to embellish reality. Based on these "official" data, here are the top 5 obtained (in terms of monthly active users, MAU):

   
Some networks known as Twitter , LinkedIn and Google+ are not part of this ranking. The first two claim "officially" about 200 million active users monthly, against 135 million for Google+ . Compared to statistics provided by Global Web Index, Facebook, Qzone and Sina Weibo would therefore tend to inflate the figures generously: one might expect. Official figures on Twitter and Google+ are quite recent: they date from December. Statistics relayed by Global Web Index are quite amazing. It is hard to imagine websites underestimate their own usage data. The Agency recognizes and 2.5 times more active members of the Google+ count made directly by Google.

The other downside to provide these figures on methodology: it is not clearly displayed. Apparently, it consist of a synthesis of different online surveys . The size of the survey population is not known, we just know that it is bounded by a broad age range, 16 to 64 years. Segmentation explaining the differences between official figures and those provided by Global Web Index on Facebook, according to Brett Petersen.

Finally, if social networks often indicate clearly their own definition of "active user" (and this is significant, including Google+ playing the card of transparency at this level), that is used by the agency rather vague and that is unfortunate. A clear methodology and a precise definition of the notion of "active user" would have allowed these figures to be more recognized.

In any case, and whatever the actual figures, Google+ welcomes many users often minimized. And they like to show they are active and well represented . Google's strategy, although the limits of authoritarianism seems to bear fruit, little-by-little. And you, what do you think? Which network do you use most? Have you given up for Twitter Google+ or vice versa? Or would you prefer to use both networks, but for different purposes?

25 Tips for using Google+

25 Tips for using Google+

Tuesday, 5 March 2013 / No Comments

Google offers many services. Among them, there are obviously Google Plus, the social network of the Mountain View company. This unleashed passions: some highly critical, comparing it to a ghost town, while others praise him a service they consider most successful social networks. Anyway, Google+ is comparable to other services giant: it offers many features and some are little known. We selected 25 tips for improving its use.

Keyboard shortcuts

Google+ is no exception to the rule and provides many keyboard shortcuts. To display all, just use the keyboard shortcut "? ". The main shortcuts are:

    J and K go to post the next / previous
    O: expand or collapse the selected post
    N and P enter comment next / previous post on the current
    R: add a comment on the selected post
    /: Access to the search field

 

Use a hashtag on Google Plus

As with Twitter, you can use hashtags on Google+ by adding a # before a keyword. Finally, sharp words or keywords clicks, if you prefer. The hashtag is obviously clickable selected in the post, the link to a search for the term selected. Useful for tracking a live event or find information related to a specific topic!

DoFollow and NoFollow attribute links on Google+

Overall, there are two types of hyperlinks: NoFollow ones, and those DoFollow. The first show of robots (and search engines) do not follow links, while the latter encourages them to follow. On Google+, links present within posts are NoFollow. However, those added via the sharing feature links are DoFollow.

Format a post (bold, italic, strikethrough)

Unlike Facebook and Twitter, Google+ allows you to format a post. You can emphasize certain words by putting them in bold or italic. You can even block one or more words! This possibility must of course be used sparingly. Just use "tags" dedicated to format post: text placed between two stars (*) is displayed in bold, dash bottom (underscore or dash 8: _) has the effect of transforming the italic text, when a hyphen in the middle (indent 6 -) can block the desired text. Note that these effects are not visible when editing the post, but only when it is shared, so it is important to pay attention to the syntax. You can also combine the formats supported.

Edit a post on Google Plus

Unlike Facebook and Twitter (again), fixes a Google+ post already shared with the community. To edit content, nothing more simple: just click on the little arrow visible in the upper right corner of each post. Marked (Amendment) will appear next to the time of the last edition. Comments can also be changed.

The webcast a post on Google+

It is possible to view the virality of a post on Google+: What easily find users who have your content become popular. For each post, just click on the little arrow in the upper right corner, and display the echo. Three pieces of information are available:

    A graph showing the flow of public shares - It is possible to "watch the live broadcast of the post," and observe peaks shares.
    The list of public shares - are classified in chronological order, and comments added by the authors are displayed.
    Statistics related to the post - A list of the most influential people for transfers, the number of shares per hour, the size of the longest chain etc..

Enrich the search results with the Google+ Photo

When you perform a Google search, photo authors sometimes appear in the results. To do this, Google has to recognize the author of the page. If you are an editor on a blog for example, you can benefit from this integration through two operations:

    On each item, you must add a link to your Google+ profile, decorated with the attribute "rel = author". It can be present anywhere on the page, including the header. You have the choice between these two syntaxes, replacing the Internet address of your Google+ profile (the first being reserved for the head of your page, the second to the body):
        <link rel= »author "href=" https://plus.google.com/117892949746007659806/ "/>
        <a href= "https://plus.google.com/117892949746007659806/ ?rel=author »> Author </ a>
    On your Google+ profile, you must edit the settings of your bio adding address (es) site (s) (s) concerned, via the "Also author of".

Note that Google can recognize quite a reference page that is not a Google+ profile. You can test the success of this integration via the dedicated tool: Google Rich Snippet Tool . You'll have to wait a few days before viewing your photo in the search results.

Easily share a website and know one

An extension for Google Chrome made ​​by Google, Button 1 , has two features, accessible via a button to the right of the address bar:

    Adding a 1 in one click. You can also share the page in two clicks.
    Knowledge of one added to the web page.

Mention a Google+ account

Like most social networks, it is possible to mention a Google+ account in a post or comment. Personal accounts and those pages are supported. Simply enter a "+" followed by the account name to mention. Note that the "@" sign is also supported (Facebook also allows the two signs for one).

Communities disable notifications Google Plus

Google+ regularly encourages users to join communities. And this is understandable: some are excellent hubs for sharing targeted information. If you receive notification for each new release and that bothers you, you can disable them. Simply go to the page of the chosen community and use the button located in the left column (under the profile picture) to stop receiving alerts.

Knowing the number of views a photo

On Google+, the overall statistics are not legion. But it is clear that the statistics are targeted more accessible than most other social networks. For example you can see the number of views a photo shared on réseau.Il click on the photo, then click "Details of the photo." You know the number of people affected by your post, if it contains a photo. The tool also displays the size of the photo added, its name, weight, and EXIF data (camera, exposure, flash ...) if they are available.

Sync photos with his phone Google+

During the first connection on Google+ Android or iOS, you can enable Instant Upload . This feature allows you to automatically import all the photos and videos taken with your smartphone (or tablet) to a private album on Google+. If you lose your device, your photos will always be in your possession! If you want to enable (or disable) the option, just go to the settings of the mobile application Google+.

Adjust the parameters

The Google+ parameters allow you to choose, among other things:

    People who can interact with you and your content.
    The method for receiving notifications (email, SMS, or both).
    Subscriptions related to its account.
    The type of notifications (on posts, circles, photos, chats, hangouts, events, communications about pages, and communities).
    Enabling or disabling of one and notifications relating to games on Google+.
    Display posts or not shared with the communities in their profile.

Adjust the visibility of publications of a circle on the Home

One of the advantages of Google+ is to provide management contacts by circles. You can adjust the visibility of publications of each circle on the host. A very good feature to make your workflow more relevant. To do this, simply go to the stream of a circle and adjust the slider present in the upper right corner. You can choose to:

    Do not display posts.
    View publications.
    Show most posts (recommended by Google+).

Apply a video effect in a Hangout

The Hangouts can make videoconferencing. To be more easily recognizable, you can customize your video stream! It is possible to add a hat on his character, mustaches or even hipster glasses. At a hangout, just click on "Google Effects" in the left column to display the list of effects. Various soundtracks are also available.

Adjust the quality of its bandwidth according Hangout

If creating a hangout allows a videoconference easily, they are also suitable for each connection. You can actually adjust the quality of the stream, and thus maximize the use of your bandwidth without saturating. During a Hangout, simply click on this icon in the upper right of the window (see illustration below cons). For smaller connections, it is possible to completely remove the video stream using only the microphone. A good way to optimize a Hangout!

Planning a Hangout

You want to organize a hangout, but do not start now? Do not panic: the service allows you to schedule a videoconference easily. Appointment first in " Events "in the social network, then" Plan your next Hangout. " The tool allows you to change the theme, title, time slot and invite people of his choice.

Control the visibility of data on Google+

At the confidentiality of data on their profile, Google is pretty clear. Just go to his profile to change personal data, as well as the public nature of each. Thus, you can make public your profession and your professional experience, share the places you've lived with your close friends or choose to keep it all for you. It is also possible to select the exposure related to circles. You can hide people you have circled and circled the ones you if you wish.

Use drag and drop (drag & drop) on Google+

The social network supports drag & drop! And this is not just the photos, you can pretty much drop a link or a video sharing to accelerate.

Prohibit the sharing of a post by locking

Lock a post, it is possible! This functionality makes it impossible to share (native) of the selected publication. To do this, simply click the small arrow in the upper right corner and select "Lock this post". But beware: this does not guarantee the privatization of the post, since it can always be cut and paste by those who have access to!

Get statistics from its account with my All Over

On Google+, relatively few comprehensive statistics are available, whether vis-à-vis personal accounts or pages. But fortunately, a number of web services to obtain these data. This is particularly the case of my All Over , which provides detailed statistics and graphs related habits of sharing. You can also see your most popular publications and export your data to Google Plus. Try to adopt it!

Program publications on Google Plus

Facebook allows pages to plan post. But unfortunately this is not possible on Google+! Here, it is best to go through C Share , an extension for Google Chrome. The advantage is that the application supports very well the functionality of Google+. You can choose your audience, share all kinds of content, your account or your personal page. The disadvantage is that the process of Google Chrome will be open for your publication or shared.

Search for new contacts on Google+

The social network has a tool suggestion of new contacts . The service offers people circle, following those who follow you and those you already may know (depending on your Gmail contacts, your work experience, your academic and bios indicated by users). It is also possible to connect to Yahoo! and Hotmail circle new contacts.

Share photos of an event with Party mode

On Google+, all participants in an event can contribute to its illustration through photos. The party mode allows anyone to share photos, visible within a common album available on the event. Participants can send their pictures during or after the event, they can be subsequently filtered by keyword or identified person. The video below illustrates this collaborative functionality.

Delete his account Google+

You're still not satisfied with the service? If you wish, you can a dedicated tool to remove a Google+ account . Specifically, you have the choice between removing all content related to your account (circles, +1, posts, comments, ...), or outright closure of your Google+ profile in its entirety. Warning: this operation is irreversible!