Google Plus is the new social platform expected to give Facebook a good fight, and make Flickr, Quora and Twitter a bit nervous. The video above covers the basics of using Circles, Sparks, Google Profile and sharing updates with friends.To get the most out of this video, share it with your friends (ask them what […]
First impressions of Google+: Security and control
Guest post by Amy Sample Ward Membership Director, NTEN Google+, the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. As always, when it’s just the first trickling of people joining up, the way the tool is used, the depth of some functionality, and the technical issues are all a bit out of proportion. With […]
How Google’s real-time search impacts your nonprofit
During the Philanthropy.com chat earlier this week on using Twitter for building community, Tim Hite asked, “This week Google will start searching Twitter for real-time search results. How will that impact the way nonprofits should use Twitter?” For those who don’t know, the live search means when you now search Google, you’ll see scrolling updates from […]
Get free wifi, help three worthy causes
Last week, for a business trip to New York, I made my maiden voyage on Virgin America, largely because of the availability of wi-fi on the flight. I generally bring a stack of magazines or a good book, but for this trip I needed an Internet connection to finish my presentation. So I was tickled […]
16 big ideas to change the world: Vote now
Google to award $10 million in Project 10^100 Prize Voting is open now through Oct. 8 for who you think should win Google’s Project 10^100 Prize. Google, which launched the program a year ago on its 10th birthday, has committed to awarding $10 million in prizes. Since last year, more than 150,000 idea submissions in […]