Google Plus One (Google +)

Google Plus One (Google +) Theres a new button in town! Do you have it? Do you get it? If you are already a fan of Google, youve probably already started playing around with Google Plus 1. If you arent using Gmail, dont have a Google profile or just dont want to be bothered with another social networking tool, you can stop reading right now. In one short week, this tool has exploded. People across industries are experimenting with this multifaceted platform. Google is trying to blend the sharing experiences of its users and it goes beyond just content-sharing. Google + has features of Twitter, Facebook, social bookmarks, and video chatting all rolled into one. Circles: You can create circles of friends, family, or other groups you regularly want to be connected to and share information Sparks: Google gathers information on hot topics or topics of interest in this feature.   You can specify what sparks your interest! Hangouts: Very cool feature allows real-time group video chatting with up to 10 people! (Now up to 25 people) Mobile: Smart phones mean more and more of us are using our phones for everything.   We are not locked to our PCs.   Mobile allows you to share group messages from your phone using Huddle. Overviews of Google + The official low-down by Google. Introducing the Google + Project Google+: First Tips and Tricks from Social Media Today Why Google + Is NOT a Good Personal Branding Tool from Personal Branding Blog (by Jacob Share) Using Google + Features: HOW TO: Search Google Plus Profiles for People and Companies by AvidCareerist Video for Business by Chris Brogan Using Google Plus to Source Ideas by Chris Brogan Google Hangouts Gives the Alive Web a big boost from GigaOm I think the feature I am most excited about testing is Hangouts.   What have you started exploring?