Home > Blogging > Google > Social Media It is essential that Google+ launch the ability to embed Google+ comments on websites and blogs as soon as possible to enhance the reach of Google plus and take it to the next level. Facebook Commenting Systems Use Google+ – Popular commenting systems like Disqus , power their comments with social account logins from multiple popular services like Facebook, Twitter and now even incorporates Google+. Embed Google+ Comments. In fact they claim there are 400 million Google+ users ! MORE >>

In case you're coming out from the rock you've been living under for the summer, Google+ arrived on our digital doorsteps in early July - but only for limited field testing. Yesterday, it was announced that Google+ had finally been released as a public beta, meaning that you no longer require an invitation to join the network. Google, on the other hand, has gone about things in a different way. There are dozens of Google or Google-owned products and services that span across the web. At this time, Google+ is only open to individuals. How Does it Work? MORE >>

Google has said from the beginning that it plans to integrate all of its services with Google+. Well, that integration is happening right now for Blogger, the Google blogging platform. I’ve kept it no secret that I’m a fan of WordPress on your own domain name, but there are still people who would rather use Blogger as a free blogging platform. If you are a Blogger user and a Google+ user, then I believe integrating your two accounts will cause a big boost in your blog. Blogger has done a lot to help new businesses go online. MORE >>

PR behemoth Ketchum (the PR agency of record for ConAgra) caught it’s foot in a bear trap of its own manufacture recently, when it thunk up and perpetrated a bait and switch blogger outreach program. Evidently, Ketchum invited a group of bloggers to a restaurant in NYC, where they would enjoy a “delicious four-course meal”, a food trends discussion from an analyst, and an unexpected surprise. Bloggers Are Not Reporters. Bloggers are not typically trained journalists that understand the company/PR firm/reporter news continuum. Google + blog posts. MORE >>

So, it looks like Google is entering the comment system fray. Google’s clearly taken a look at how Facebook Comments tie the user into Zuckerberg’s network, and wants a piece of that pie to go along with their recent abandonment of their “don’t be evil” mantra. While it’ll no doubt attract its fans and users – especially the Google+ aficionados – I can’t help but feel the announcement is just another indication of why Google is struggling when it comes to social. Google Earth, they bought. Cue growth time. MORE >>