[fab]

Here are the top five reasons I joined:

1. Influence the Search Results of your Followers
When logged into Google, any links, photos or webpages you "like", by clicking the +1 button, will appear in your followers' search results when they search for similar keywords.

If you've built a following on Google+, this can be a powerful Search Engine Optimization tool.

2. Google+ Hangouts
Google+ hangouts is essentially a group or one-to-one video chat tool. True, you can do this with Skype, but I like the user interface of Google+. Plus, I've had less technical problems with Hangouts than I've had with Skype.

Another cool thing about Hangouts: you can create a Hangout where all users can simultaneously watch a YouTube video. While watching, everyone has the ability to comment, voice chat, pause and rewind the video.

3. Targeted Social Media Marketing
With Google+ you can easily send targeted messages and share targeted information with customers.

Here's how it works: first, you create various circles. For example, you may have a circle for new customers, another for current customers, and one for past customers. Next, you'll add followers to each circle depending on the relationship they have to your company. Finally, when you share content, you can choose which circle - or group of people - will see the information you've shared.

This is great for sending targeted, relevant information to your customers.

4. The time to take the plunge is NOW
Google is really pushing Google+. They've already integrated it with several other Google tools such as G-Mail, Google Reader, Google Search, and YouTube. After the Google Buzz and Google Wave failures, I believe they really want Google+ to succeed.

Although there aren't many Google+ users yet (90 Million for Google+ VS 800 Million for Facebook), the number of registered users grows every day. It might be a good idea to jump in now and begin building a following before - or if - it explodes like Facebook did.

5. It's easier to reach the hard to reach
I've noticed one really nice perk of Google+: it's a lot easier to engage with other users due to low usage volume.

For example, I follow several people on Google+ who have HUGE followings on Twitter and Facebook. Posting or sending a message to these busy people is basically useless on Facebook/Twitter. They either don't see it, or don't have time to respond to your message and the other several hundred they received that day.

I've had much better success on Google+ from these busy people - merely because there is less competition for attention.

To conclude, I think it might be worth investing some time into Google+. If your followers aren't there, I wouldn't spend a ton of time logged in - especially if it is taking time from your other, more active social networking accounts. However, it might be worth spending 15 minutes a day to begin building up your Google+ network.

[shadypro]

I'm using google plus only for promoting or for specifig other personal needs.

[fabiof00]

I'm using Google+ because it asked me when I created my youtube channel.

[ripadas]

Use google plus to promote various things!

[mou3ad15]

I though that google plus is useless that's why i never used it, but once I saw all those benifits I think its good way, also its good to get some money on social media websites that pays for google+ likes and sharing lol

[cleotobias14]

ohh i dont even use that but imma try it later. thanks for the idea.

[Mark]

Google+ I think wasn´t a successful step from Google, yeah, people use it because it´s neccessary for YTB, but even tho, you will hear: like us on FB, follow us on Twitter, Subscribe us on youtube but something about G+? never...

[Barros16]

I have an account on Google+ but I have never used it and I don't know how to

[blair]

I love how Google tries to bring everything I use in one place. Although I do not have lots of people in my circle I am hoping in the future that my social media friends will make a switch. I do not have a use now for the hangout but I think that is one cool functionality for people who conducts training online.

[ksridharprasad]

Here are the top five reasons I joined:

1. Influence the Search Results of your Followers
When logged into Google, any links, photos or webpages you "like", by clicking the +1 button, will appear in your followers' search results when they search for similar keywords.

If you've built a following on Google+, this can be a powerful Search Engine Optimization tool.

2. Google+ Hangouts
Google+ hangouts is essentially a group or one-to-one video chat tool. True, you can do this with Skype, but I like the user interface of Google+. Plus, I've had less technical problems with Hangouts than I've had with Skype.

Another cool thing about Hangouts: you can create a Hangout where all users can simultaneously watch a YouTube video. While watching, everyone has the ability to comment, voice chat, pause and rewind the video.

3. Targeted Social Media Marketing
With Google+ you can easily send targeted messages and share targeted information with customers.

Here's how it works: first, you create various circles. For example, you may have a circle for new customers, another for current customers, and one for past customers. Next, you'll add followers to each circle depending on the relationship they have to your company. Finally, when you share content, you can choose which circle - or group of people - will see the information you've shared.

This is great for sending targeted, relevant information to your customers.

4. The time to take the plunge is NOW
Google is really pushing Google+. They've already integrated it with several other Google tools such as G-Mail, Google Reader, Google Search, and YouTube. After the Google Buzz and Google Wave failures, I believe they really want Google+ to succeed.

Although there aren't many Google+ users yet (90 Million for Google+ VS 800 Million for Facebook), the number of registered users grows every day. It might be a good idea to jump in now and begin building a following before - or if - it explodes like Facebook did.

5. It's easier to reach the hard to reach
I've noticed one really nice perk of Google+: it's a lot easier to engage with other users due to low usage volume.

For example, I follow several people on Google+ who have HUGE followings on Twitter and Facebook. Posting or sending a message to these busy people is basically useless on Facebook/Twitter. They either don't see it, or don't have time to respond to your message and the other several hundred they received that day.

I've had much better success on Google+ from these busy people - merely because there is less competition for attention.

To conclude, I think it might be worth investing some time into Google+. If your followers aren't there, I wouldn't spend a ton of time logged in - especially if it is taking time from your other, more active social networking accounts. However, it might be worth spending 15 minutes a day to begin building up your Google+ network.

Hi Friend,

Thanks for the information about Google Plus, till now I have not used Google Plus and I do not know about it. Any how thank for the information and sharing this in this forum.

[mell678]

I use Google Hangouts for a video chat with my friend and Gmail for sending mails.

[HieuDang]

I have google + account but I rarely use it. I just use gmail for my work.

[skoriginal]

The only reason I'm using Google + is because I need it for my YouTube channel.

[lludawg]

I am another person who uses Google+ really only for YouTube. Google Hangouts is definitely amazing and I use that often. However, I don't think Google+ will be successful as a social media tool. Facebook just has a better layout. What does Google+ offer that Facebook doesn't? They need something new and different if they want to succeed.

[walash]

I am another person who uses Google+ really only for YouTube. Google Hangouts is definitely amazing and I use that often. However, I don't think Google+ will be successful as a social media tool. Facebook just has a better layout. What does Google+ offer that Facebook doesn't? They need something new and different if they want to succeed.

Well, as OP pointed out, Google+ has a huge SEO value, way more than Facebook (guess why, lol). Some posts I made on G+ for a friend's business are ranked on Google's first page less than a week later for some major keywords, that shows a huge potential for advertisers and marketers. Also, Google hangouts offers screen and docs real-time sharing, which is amazing if you have work meetings to attend. I use it all the time.
I do agree facebook is way more popular than G+ these days, but I think G+ has the potential to gain more market share. I think people will be using both soon enough.

[thisnthat]

I have a google + account, but I don't really see number four as a "benefit." I don't like everything being synced together whether I want it all linked or not. I find most of these features too intrusive. Then again, I'm not a big fan of Facebook either.

[Mark]

I have an account on Google+ but I have never used it and I don't know how to

I am sure you had. google+ require to log in Youtube. And next time post something more usefull and more specific than just this, thanks.

[rajputp05]

Facebook is the best than googleplus

[thisnthat]

I have youtube channel so I have google+ but I don't use it so much

Do you know how to go in and delete a youtube comment? I didn't even know I had an account for posting on youtube, but apparently, it was part of my gmail or google plus. I presume that one of my kids used my computer to post a message at some point, and now there is a message in my name (using my full name) that I didn't write. Also, is there a way to change it from my full name to a user name? Thanks.

[kostas134]

Google plus isn't very popular and I doubt if it ever be, facebook advertising is better.