The Hangout feature is possibly the most useful and underrated elements of Google’s social platform. Its versatility and ease of use make it ideal for both professional and personal work. For use on computers, tablets or mobiles (through the Google Plus app), there are two functions in the Hangout section to serve your needs: Hangouts […]
The community feature is exactly that – an ability to discover, interact and become a part of various communities in the Google Plus world. With a wide variety of interests and groups to choose from, it’s a great way to increase interactions with others, while learning more about a subject that interests you. If you’re […]
The image functions in G+ have many more functions than its social media predecessors. This installation explores the many functions of G+’s Photo section, and shows you how to make the most of it. Â Geo-tagging and location mapping If Exif information is available in your pictures (usually embedded by digital cameras), G+ provides the option […]
In the second installment in our Google + Series, we discuss more elements that will make G+ the premier social network in 2013 and beyond. Explore The Explore function of Google Plus allows the user to explore accounts they might not otherwise discover. Comprised of public postings from around the world, Explore will show you […]
Over the years, Google has made multiple attempts at creating a flourishing social media platform, with limited success. Now they have finally found a way to integrate user behaviour, search results and social into one cohesive platform – Google Plus. Available to anyone with a Google account, the G+ platform has many superior elements compared […]
Recently, my husband and I went for a drink at a bar that opened down the road. As we were discussing our mutual employment with the bartender, he called over Craig, the owner, and introduced us. Craig had recently opened , a music venue and bar in an up and coming neighbourhood in Toronto. Like […]
It’s no surprise I (heart) ‘the interwebs’. It’s my life’s work, my passion, and my fun. I’m not always keen about certain aspects of it, though: our complete lack of privacy and willingness to forfeit it are my most common complaints about social media. But I’m from a time before the internet: when you had […]
SEO is a complicated issue for many small businesses. A lot of owners approach me looking for help, but due to time or financial constraints, can’t afford a consultant. I get that; having come from a start-up background, I am empathetic to the complications that arise from entrepreneurship. Having said that, here is some straightforward […]
In this day and age, is there any point in pretending we can quit Facebook or Google? For the 99.998% of the population that didn’t notice, Facebook quietly launched their latest application, Brave New World “Find Friends Nearbyâ€. Basically, when you’re at your next party, you can jump on your Android phone and log into […]
This week, Webcology was able to snag the affable and thoroughly knowledgably Gabriel Weinberg, founder of everyone’s favourite dark horse search engine, Duckduckgo.com. Joining co-hosts Jim Hedger and Dave Davies for 40 minutes, Gabriel was kind enough to answer any question that was thrown in his direction. The following are some of the questions and […]