Even
though using Google+ Circles barely poses a challenge, there are some
people who haven’t quite gotten the hang of things yet. Most of
them may be occupied with certain matters that 20 to 30 minutes is
all the while they could spend in the social platform. Given
sufficient time to explore the features, as well as the other
functions of Google+, they may even discover the tricks ideal for
their individual situation.
Basic Tutorials
To
make sure you don’t end up committing errors while signing up for
basic processes when using Google+ Circles, turning to the
instructions on tutorials will help. When you’ve made a mistake
along the way, you can always have it modified later. However,
accomplishing things the first time will save you hours that you can
use to explore the other features of the social platform.
Here’s
a list of questions you may want to ask:
- How Do I Create Google+ Circles?
- First, go to your Google+ homepage.
- At the top left corner, click People.
- Then, go to My Circles.
- From there, click Create a New Circle.
- Once a share box pops up, provide your preferred name for the circle.
- How Do I Add Members to Google+ Circles?
- First, go to your Google+ homepage.
- At the top left corner, click People.
- Next, go to My Circles.
- Finally, click Add People (name or email address required).
- How Can I Find a Specific Person That I Want to Invite to Join My Circles?
- First, go to your Google+ homepage.
- At the top left corner, click People.
- Then, click Find People in Google+.
- Type the specific person’s name or email address.
- How Can I Mute a Post from Members of My Google+ Circles?
- First, go to your Google+ homepage.
- At the top left corner, click My Circles.
- There, search for a post you want to mute.
- Finally, at the right head button, click Mute this post.
- How Do I Organize My Google+ Circles?
- First, go to your Google+ homepage.
- At the top left corner, click People.
- From there, go to My Circles tab.
- Choose whether to View, Add, or remove.
Clarifications on Starting & Using Google+ Circles
Using
Google+ Circles can be a walk in the park. Granted you can understand
simple instructions, finding your time on Google+ worthwhile may not
take you long. Knowing then being able to master the corners of the
online social platform, using it to maximize the fun for you and for
your friends is accomplishable.
Here’s
a list of questions you may want to ask:
- Is Creating Google+ Circles Easy?
Yes,
it is. The processes of creating and joining Google+ Circles, as well
as adding members, are easy. Within 10 minutes, the tasks can be
accomplished. Especially if you already have the names or e-mail
addresses you want to invite in place, it won’t take you long. In
most cases, upon reading through some terms, you may start sharing
content.
- What Are Extended Google+ Circles?
Extended
Google+ Circles are circles whose members are those who belong in
your immediate circles. Since the people in the cluster are most
likely acquainted with you in real life, they’re not categorized
into the general public. You can check them out when you’re about
to publish your content. When your post is ready, you’ll find a
Share
What’s New
textbox
and a dropdown menu that gives you the option to choose the exact
audience for your content.
- What Are Google Sliders for Google+ Circles?
Google
Sliders for Google+ Circles are features of Google+ meant for easily
adjusting the volume of your Circles. With them, there are specific
buttons that allow you to categorize posts (according to their
relevance), hide posts, and send email updates.
- What Happens After I Add the First Member of My Circle?
After
adding the first member of your Google+ Circles, you’re going to
receive a popup notification on your Google+ account informing you
that you can now share content to them. In turn, they will be
notified, as well. This is meant to help you keep track of all your
invites if you have added a number of people.
- Who Can See to Whom a Post Was Shared in My Google+ Circles?
Nobody
else can see to whom a post was shared except you. The names, as well
as the Google+ profile pictures, of those in your Google+ Circles
will appear for you. For the members of your circle, all they’ll
see is limited.
Regarding Google+ Options
There
are many things you can do once you have registered for a Google+
account and once you have figure out a way to use Google+ Circles.
However, since the social networking platform is the largest of its
kind (next to Facebook), getting by with assumptions can equate to
trouble. With you being exposed to a sea of online users, an honest
mistake of using the features may offend some.
Here’s
a list of questions you may want to ask:
- Can I Block Someone?
Yes,
you can. You can remove them. That person may not view any content
you share with your Google+ Circles or any updates you’ve made on
your Google+ profile. However, if he is friends with someone
belonging in your Circles, he can. If your posts are featured on
someone else’s page, anyone that person has in his list can see
your updates.
- Can I Delete My Circles?
Yes,
you can. If you feel that the Google+ Circles you’ve created are no
longer active, you can easily have them deleted. However, the posts
that have been shared in the past, as well as those distributed by
the members of those Circles, can remain visible.
- Can I Invite People to My Circles Even if They Don’t Have a Google+ Account?
Yes,
you can. People who have yet to sign up with Google+ can be invited
through e-mail. On your behalf, they will be sent a mail that
proposes for them to join Google+ and the benefits that await them
once they do. Provided they create an account soon, they can be added
to your circles.
- Can My Circles Affect the Overall Content on My Google+?
Yes,
they can. Since all the content that you see in your Google+ homepage
come from the communities you joined, the posts of the members of
your Google+ Circles, and the What’s
Hot list,
you’re more likely to see the updates of those belonging in your
circles compared to those who are simply connected with you via your
Google+ page.
- Can I Add People Who Commented on a Post to My Circles?
Yes,
you can. Upon selecting a specific post and seeing their comments,
you’ll also see their names, along with a link to their own Google+
profile. Send them an invite to be their friend and after they
confirm your request, you can send them yet another invite to join
your Google+ Circles.
- Can I Add People I Don’t Know to My Circles?
Yes,
you can. Using your Google+ Circles is up to you. Unlike in other
social networks, you won’t be penalized if you attempt to connect
to those that you have no mutual acquaintances with. If you wish to
begin an army composed of anonymous people with names are similar to
yours, you can do so. After they’ve accepted your request to be
affiliated with you on Google+, you’re free to send them invites to
join your circles.
Ok...next time we will Part 3 – Google+ Features for Personal & Private Use
Delton Doucet has reached over 20 million page views on Google+ and a Klout score that has him in the Top 10% of Social Media Users.
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