Looking for a Google Reader Alternative? After discussing the news about Google Reader Shutdown , my search for an excellent RSS aggregator ended with Feedly. Feedly Feedly allowed us to set up a Google reader synced account in under a minute! Google Reader to Feedly. We use the Google Chrome browser, so we grab the Feedly extension for Chrome (600,000 Chrome users already use it). After you install the extension, simply visit Feedly.com and Click on “ Connect to Google Reader “ 3. Google Reader Shuts Down, Is Feedburner Next? MORE >>

The grappling I’m doing is internal and has less to do with Google Plus and more to do with my own work habits and schedule. Google Plus gives us an outstanding set of tools – and they continue to add new tools and improve what’s already there. Maybe this formula will work when sharing items on Google Plus: My Version of the Title (in Bold). While in some ways I’m glad Google Plus doesn’t allow for scheduling of posts, in other ways I wish they would so I could compose and schedule for later. How do you Google Plus? MORE >>

Last summer, when Google+ launched in beta to the uber-geeky technology crowd, the industry was all a flutter. Was Google to be more kind with our private information? And, because it’s a Google product, the search engine giant ranks content higher if it’s promoted through the platform than that on any other social network. All you need is an Internet connection, a Google+ account, and a computer camera or web cam. couple of weeks ago, the For Immediate Release podcast did their very first Google+ recording. Are you using Google+? Not really. Hangouts. MORE >>

One of the best search features to come along in a while for authors of original content is Google Authorship – one that is not particulary well known outside of tech circles. Google Authorship. About Google Authorship. This week I received an email from Google about Google Authorship that suggests they are hoping to take it mainstream. The image above is a partial snapshot of the email that shows one of the most valuable attributes of Google Authorship. This benefits Google’s users , which is all of us who search the web. MORE >>

And, right now, Google+ is one of the dominating social networking sites. With that said, take the following aspects into mind while creating your Google+ page. When it comes to the “About” section, make sure that it includes relevant details about you or your company since Google search results use a line or two as a snippet or meta description. Circles – You have to know that the number of Circles you are in has a positive impact on optimising your profile page because it shows Google that you are authoritative and worthwhile. Google Unveils Search Plus Your World. MORE >>