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Your complete guide to Google+

July 29, 2011 by  
Filed under Choosing Lingerie

If strong privacy options, the absence of Farmville, and a fresh set of friends sound good to you, you’ve probably signed up for Google+.

Not everyone has access to the new social network, so if you’re waiting patiently for your invite, we’ve got a few tips on how to take a peek inside, gain access, and bring your Facebook friends along for the ride.

Once you’ve settled into Google+, browse our handy collection of tips including the essentials, profile tweaks, and a few guides for moving your photos from other social networks (like Instagram and Facebook) swiftly into Google+.

Get inside Google+

How to look inside Google+ without an invite
Just because you can’t sign up doesn’t mean you can’t access the social network. Sharon Vaknin shows you how.

How to import, invite Facebook friends to Google+
Google+ might be your latest addiction, but what’s the fun if your friends aren’t involved? Here’s how to import and invite Facebook friends to Google+.

Learn the basics

7 Google+ essentials
Learn how to tag friends, format text, edit photos, share directly to Facebook and Twitter, send direct messages, use permalinks, and let friends e-mail you directly from your profile.

How to tweak your Google+ profile
Make sure your profile is up to snuff. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to customize privacy settings, display photos, link to favorites sites, and more.

How to create a Google+ vanity URL
Unlike other social networking services, Google+ doesn’t let you create your own personal URL. Follow this guide to create your own short URL for sharing with friends.

How to delete your Google+ account
If you’ve tried it but just aren’t impressed, we’ll show you how to delete your Google+ content without affecting your other Google services.

Manage your photos

How to move your Facebook photos to Google+
If you’re ditching Facebook for Google+, don’t leave your memories behind. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to transfer your Facebook photos to Google+.

How to import all Instagram photos into Google+
Follow this easy guide to importing your Instagram photos onto your profile.

How to share your Google+ photos using a Creative Commons license
Creative Commons licensing lets you protect your images (and other stuff) from strangers that might take advantage of them for financial gain. Google+ makes it incredibly easy to share your photos using CC licensing. Here’s how to get started.

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