Google+ is a social networking service owned by Google that allows users to share photos, participate in video chats, and share updates. It has approximately 359 million active users and competes directly with Facebook. Google+ allows users to organize contacts into circles and share information selectively. Key features include photography sharing, video chatting through Hangouts, and hosting events. Both large companies and small businesses use Google+ for branding, marketing, and networking.

2. What is Google +
 Launched as social networking and identity service
 Owned and operated by Google Inc.
 Direct competitor of Face Book, is the second-largest
social networking site in the world after FB
 It surpassed Twitter in January 2013
 It has approximately 359 million active users

3. Two main strengths of Google +
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 Photography
 “Hangout” feature

4. “Photography” on Google +
 Unlimited storage for free
 Support files: JPEG, PNG, TIF, GIF
 Charges extra to support RAW files
 Allows users to download all pictures, users have
stored in G+ through its „Takeout‟ feature
 Easy to share with other G+ users

5. “Hangouts” on Google +
 Used right from casual conversations to business
meetings
 Provides ability to share slides in a traditional
webinar format with added fun of showing one‟s face
 Conduct a more interpersonal event that gives a
better all-around experience for the attendees

6. Features of Google +

7. Features of Google +
 Profile: Make a good first impression
 Circles: Control who sees what you share
 Communities: Get together with just the right people
 Photos: Share your beautiful moments
 Hangouts: Bring your conversation to life

8. Features of Google +
 Mobile: Take G+ with you on the go
 Events: Celebrate what matters with the people who
matter the most
 Local: See reviews of places you‟ll from people you
trust
 +1: Appreciate people‟s shares

9. Getting started on Google +
 Introduce yourself
 Connect with friends and family
 Share something
 Engage with your interests

10. BiG BRaNdS on Google +
 Entertainment company T-Series
 Tobacco giant ITC: ITC's personal care brand Fiama
Di Wills recently launched a website using the
Hangout feature of G+. The Hangout was hosted by a
motley mix of actors, designers, admen and VJs.
 Film stars: such as Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan
promoted their brands Being Human and HRX resp.

11. Small Business on Google +
 Particularly beneficial for small businesses that need
constant quest to:
- elevate their brand
- search ranking in a competitive market
 Creates reputation
 Helps in building a strong personal brand

12. Wrap-up G+
 An Enterprise social networking
 Cloud computing office service including 10 way
desktop video-conferencing and real time editing
 Security tools to protect sensitive data
 Strong competition for Microsoft‟s OFFICE 365

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