Chapter 3 – Google+ Features for Personal & Private Use

For the person who prefers to retain a low profile, being on Google+ and having Google+ Circles is a good thing. Just because she wants to stay almost unknown to the majority of the public doesn’t mean that she couldn’t explore the possibilities on the network while freely sharing her life to her friends.

Google+ Communities

Together with the members of your Google+ Circles, you can discover communities and connect with others around the world who share the same commitment and passion about a cause. Especially if you and your friends don’t typically immerse with crowds, but feel strongly regarding an issue, to be acquainted with like-minded groups can be advantageous. On the social platform, you may view all communities, as well as those that Google+ has recommended for you based on your profile information.

Google+ Communities’ Settings

Type of Community	Objective	Who Can Join	Who Can View Members?
Public (No Approval Needed)	To meet anyone interested and share content publicly	Everyone	Everyone
Public (Approval Needed)	To meet anyone (but she has to be selected first) interested and share content publicly	Everyone	Everyone
Semi-Private	To meet specific people who are interested and share content to a limited audience	Anyone who sends a request	Members
Private	To share content to a limited group	Anyone who is invited	Members

How to Create Google+ Communities

1. Go to your Google+ homepage.
2. At the top left corner, click Communities.
3. From there, click Create Community.
4. Apply and save your preferred settings.
5. Type a name for your Community.
6. Provide a description for your Community, describe its purpose, and set clear expectations.

How to Invite Members of Your Google+ Circles to Join Your Community

1. While on the Communities section, click Actions.
2. Click Invite People.
3. Type your friends’ names.
4. Once a share box pops out, write a personal message that will be delivered along with the automated invite to your selected friends.
5. Click Send.

A List of Top Google+ Communities

• Body Building
• Deep Astronomy
• Education Revolution
• Game of Thrones Circle
• Geek Your Home
• Google Art Project
• Our World’s Wildlife
• Philosophy of Religion
• Tea Lovers
• The Hunger Games

Google+ Events

If your birthday is just around the corner, if you’re anticipating the arrival of a significant person, or if you intend to meet up in a small café, you can take advantage of Google+ Events with the members of your Google+ Circles. Additionally, with you as the Events master, you can check out more happenings, share instantly as party mode, and view scheduled plans.

How to Create an Event

1. Go to your Google+ homepage.
2. At the top left corner, click Events.
3. Once a share box pops out, provide the event title, date, details (optional), and location (optional).
4. At the bottom section, type the names or email addresses of the people you prefer to invite..

Google+ Hangouts

If the members of your Google+ Circles are your closest friends, you can invite them to join you on Google+ Hangouts. Through this, they can immediately interact with you via chat, voice and video conversations. Since normally, a Hangout request has to be sent and accepted prior to using the more advanced communication feature of the social network, having them on your list can be a time-saver.

Organizing Hangouts

1. First, go to your Google+ homepage.
2. At the top left corner, click Hangouts.
3. From there, choose your preferred settings for Fun Conversations, Group Conversations, and Live Conversations.
4. Click Save.

Ok...next time Part 4 - Google+ Circles for the Internet Marketer

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