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Soundcloud and Google+: now better integrated.

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Soundcloud and Google+: now better integrated.

If you already have a Soundcloud account go here:

http://soundcloud.com/settings/connections

If you create content on Soundcloud you definitely want to connect your profiles.  Add your Google+ profile here:

http://soundcloud.com/settings/advanced

And then add your Soundcloud profile here:

  https://plus.google.com/me/edit

Soundcloud supports authorship markup, and connected profiles makes your Soundcloud content eligible for enhanced search results!

Originally shared by Ade Oshineye

This: https://soundcheck.soundcloud.com/music/social-focus-google is cool.

But this: https://soundcloud.com/mayerhawthorne is cooler. /followed.

 

Great new feature that makes it easier for people to follow your Google+ page from your newsletters and...

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Great new feature that makes it easier for people to follow your Google+ page from your newsletters and notifications.

In the past you had to add and verify all your sender email addresses (which were often noreply@hostname.com). Now the email hostname just needs to match your verified website, which is much easier.

Originally shared by Google Small Business

Customers can now follow you directly from Gmail

Posted by Saurabh Sharma and David Nachum:

Today we're expanding the Gmail people widget to include brands and businesses (http://goo.gl/wx2mI), making it easier for your customers to connect with you on Google+. This way, when people receive emails from your domain, they can follow your Google+ page directly from their inbox! Your recent Google+ posts can also appear in the widget (alongside your email message), helping customers find and engage with your content.

To appear in the new Gmail widget, all your business or organization needs is a verified Google+ page and digitally-signed emails. Check out this page to learn more: https://support.google.com/plus/answer/3190197 

 

Your investment in authorship continues to pay dividends.

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Your investment in authorship continues to pay dividends. Thanks everyone for implementing -- it makes products like this possible.

Originally shared by AJ Kohn

Content Recommendations for Your Mobile Website

When you help someone find a great article on your site, you’re not only making them happier, you’re inspiring deeper engagement and loyalty. That's why today, we're bringing together elements of Google+ and Google Search to suggest the right content from your mobile website, at just the right time.

For example: Forbes visitors can now more easily discover other Forbes articles based on Search Authorship, signals and other articles with lots of Google+ activity (including +1's and shares). In all cases, recommended content is based on the specific page the visitor is viewing, to boost the relevance of recommendations. And they only appear when people tap for more, so as not to interrupt their browsing experience.

Very interesting on a lot of fronts!

     

 

apropos to our discussion of what a +1 means...

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apropos to our discussion of what a +1 means...

Originally shared by Google+

50 Things a +1 Can Mean

A +1 is simple. It’s one of the easiest ways on the web to take an action that endorses the content and says you saw something. But it can mean many different things. That’s the beauty of +1. You can +1 things you like. You can +1 bad news. You can +1 things you love. You can +1 casual status updates or items that change the world.

Often, we get asked what it means to +1. Here are some ideas. We’d love to see yours.

1. A +1 can say you agree with the post.

2. A +1 can say your photo is beautiful.

3. A +1 can say your joke was funny.

4. A +1 can mean you share in sympathy.

5. A +1 can mean you endorse content found on the web.

6. A +1 can say “thanks for sharing!”

7. A +1 can say “thanks for mentioning me!”

8. A +1 can say “Glad to see you hanging out!”

9. A +1 can say “Good to see you here!”

10. A +1 can say “Wow! That’s cool!”

11. A +1 can say your video was amazing.

12. A +1 can mean you’re excited about new features.

13. A +1 can mean your post was clever.

14. A +1 can say you like this brand.

15. A +1 can say you’re the biggest fan.

16. A +1 can mean you agree with the shared story.

17. A +1 can say “thanks for commenting!”

18. A +1 can say “I vote for this choice.”

19. A +1 can say “your high score is impressive”.

20. A +1 can say “thanks for playing!”

21. A +1 can say you’re with the band.

22. A +1 can say you love the band.

23. A +1 can mean your meme is hilarious.

24. A +1 can mean your child is adorable.

25. A +1 can mean your food looks delicious.

26. A +1 can mean that song is incredible.

27. A +1 can mean “You said what I was going to say!”

28. A +1 can say you saw the post, but have no comment.

29. A +1 can say that video is stunning.

30. A +1 can say you found the news interesting.

31. A +1 can say you sure do know how to recommend people.

32. A +1 can say “I’m rooting for you!”

33. A +1 can say “Congratulations!”

34. A +1 can mean this article is a must-read.

35. A +1 can mean “I have this product too.”

36. A +1 can mean “I love this book!”

37. A +1 can mean “I hear you.”

38. A +1 can mean “You rock.”

39. A +1 can mean “I love you.”

40. A +1 can mean “I + you.”

41. A +1 can say “I can’t wait!”

42. A +1 can say “You shouldn’t miss this!”

43. A +1 can be a smile.

44. A +1 can say “You look hot.”

45. A +1 can say “I’ve been there before, and I love it.”

46. A +1 can mean “I wish I were there.”

47. A +1 can mean “I am so proud of you.”

48. A +1 can mean “You took my breath away.”

49. A +1 can say “I’m on my phone and only have a second.”

50. A +1 can say anything.

 

A really well written, must-read article about Google's Authorship program.

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A really well written, must-read article about Google's Authorship program.

And this applies to anything you author.  For example, if you're an open source developer you should definitely link your github profile.  Video and photo sites?  Same thing.

Most sites are supporting XFN these days so the more links to your Google+ profile, the more often your face will show up next to your content.

 
 

Do you have a Panoramio account?

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Do you have a Panoramio account?

Consider adding a link your Google+ profile here http://www.panoramio.com/settings/

Then add your Panoramio account to your Google+ profile (in the Other Profiles section). When linked both ways it will enable people in your circles to find your Panoramio content in personalized search.

[Note: This works for most sites supporting authorship that include profile pages.]

 

Until everything in the world is in the cloud this works well for getting the bits from the linux file server in the...

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Until everything in the world is in the cloud this works well for getting the bits from the linux file server in the garage to the Google TV in the living room.

Plus it uses freebase.com data to enhance your content in new and interesting ways.