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Google+ will introduce new ad types and higher prices

I almost put the word may instead of will in the title, but that would have been denying an obvious and inevitable future. Google+ (G+) is ultimately about monetization, and traditional AdWords/AdSense ads aren’t going to cut it. Remarketing on steroids Google’s advertising intentions with G+ have been front and center since the launch of …

The art of getting Circled

Like Twitter, I’ve been amazed at the lack of thought and effort that people put into their Google+ profile. Especially when they’re actively following (circling) many users in an effort to network. Here are a few tips for the the profile inept of you out there. If you want to increase your chances of having …

Google+ bypasses GTalk authorization with Circles

If you run an instant messaging app like Adium and you’re also on Google+, then you may have noticed a lot of new buddies popping up in your contact list. Google+ incorporates GTalk, and they have a convenient settings features that allows you to specify which Circles can see you online when you’re logged in …

The Google+ Project

Google’s latest social media initiative is called the Google+ Project. It’s their latest attempt to fend off Facebook, and to recapture where you spend your time online. Google has been busy doing minor (yet significant) tweaks to their navigation bar. Some of those changes include restructuring their default navigation options, adding an app-like “Options” icon …