Why You Shouldn’t Expect To Be Circled Back

You may be under the assumption that people, whom you circle, should circle you back. It´s time to rethink and understand the nature of Google+

Let me explain: We are not what we like.

• I like cooking - but - I don´t post recipes
• I like urban planing - but - I´m not an architect 
• I like 3D animations - but - I have no idea how to use 3D software
• I like amazing nature shots - but - I rarely post any nature photos

As you can see: what I like is totally different from what I post.

As a result it is totally normal that the people I follow and the people who follow me are mostly not the same people.

This may still seem like a paradox to you. So let me explain further.

Real friends are a mutual relation. G+ on the other hand is in large parts not about friends, it is about sharing your ideas, thoughts and creations. As a result the people who follow you are not your friends but your community. Look at it this way: Madonna may sing for you and others at her concert, but would you expect her to listen to your singing? Probably not! 

The same is true for Google+ it´s a non-mutual network.

One more thing - This is also about quality: If you follow everyone back, like you are forced to do on Facebook, your stream will fill up with stuff you don´t want to see. 

Change your understanding of G+ and see it as a open source exchange: You may not follow everyone back, but in exchange you comment and +1 stuff you like on streams from people that may not follow you. So instead of a digital cock comparison, you end up with quality distribution - and that is what G+ is all about.

This is also written in context of the new Uncircle Chrome Plug-in: http://goo.gl/YD8sN

Best Social Media Cartoon to Perk up your Weekend

It's Weekend !! Time to unwind…


Time to laugh... and refresh your body, mind & spirit before you set out to beat your Monday blues!

Here's a “pure” dose of laughter for those who eat, drink, sleep and breathe Social Media!

Have a Nice weekend folks!

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How to get more Retweets

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Retweets are not only compliments, they link your message to new streams of users on twitter and help you connect with millions within minutes! Instant feedback is what makes social media sites so hugely popular in the cyberspace.

Retweets add value to your twitter profile and undoubtedly increase your digital reach and visibility across the social web. 

Getting more retweets is certainly an art! Like an artist one needs to be quite an observer and practice this art till it starts yielding good results.

Here are some tactics which I recently came to know from Tina Cook, a certified Guerrilla Marketing coach who knows how to effectively use every aspect of social media marketing. Here's the link to the post: http://goo.gl/fC6cz

If you wish to spread your brand or content further, recommendations from your followers in the form of retweets can certainly do wonders! Learn the art of getting more retweets or make it easy for others to retweet you! Click Here

 

How To Monetize Your Twitter Influence

Now, you can monetize your internet presence by advertising through Twitter. You can either get paid 'per tweet' or paid once for a lump sum of tweets over a short period of time. The choice is yours! SponsoredTweets is a fast-growing Twitter advertising marketplace for advertisers and tweeters alike to use.

Here's a wonderful post which I found handy. It talks all about what SponsoredTweets are all about and how as a Twitter user you can actually earn quick bucks by just tweeting! Read the complete post here.

  

           

For those looking to get started with monetizing their Twitter identity, SponsoredTweets would be a great choice. The amount of control and security involved in the system is guaranteed to give you peace of mind, and they handle all of the billing and technical details for you. Tweeter users can set their own price as well, which is always a bonus! If you’re looking to start making bucks on Twitter, give SponsoredTweets a try.

Google+ to Enforce 'Real' Name Policy for Users using Pseudonyms

Google+ has decided to ban the use of pseudonyms and nicknames in place of real names. In response to feedback though, users will not be immediately suspended for violating Google’s Common Names Policy but will be given a 4 day grace period to fix their profile names before they’re suspended.

Google+ Product Manager Saurabh Sharma explained that the decision was made "to make connecting with people on the web more like connecting with people in the real world" on Google+.

Here's what he said in this latest interview.

                                 

Sharma added, "We’re hoping that most affected users will be able to quickly fix their profile name while continuing to enjoy all that Google+ has to offer."

Read the complete post here http://goo.gl/4gq8K