Google+ Isn't Facebook... It's BETTER.

Anyone that came over to Google+ from Facebook has most likely experienced the difference & reacted in one of two ways: They either freaked when they couldn't figure it out in under 2 min or they recognized the awesome tool that was now at their disposal.
Google+ is a hybrid of twitter & facebook, guys. Will it replace either of those services?? Who cares. Fact is, some ppl dig twitter & hate facebook. Others; it's vice-versa. For still, others, they dig both & have discovered how to implement both to compliment each other. I fall into the latter category.
Below is a commentary that explains a key difference in Google+ compared to the other two services. They get it: Google+ offers more ways to connect & share.
Click the link below to read more...
Via Tweetdeck
Stop Treating Google+ like facebook!

Complete Guide to Using Google+

If you're one of the early adopters of Google+ then this is right up your alley.
If you're not on Google+ yet, but are curious about it- this may give you a better idea what it's about & how it can be used.

I'm on Google+ ( follow me here ) & I really like it.  I can really see the potential in it.  It's going to really take off & expand once aggregate services like Tweetdeck get on board, allowing you to post directly to G+ & when Google opens it up to the public.
Right now, in order to post onto it from my phone, I must tap the app/widget & post onto it separately before or after I post on Tweetdeck to all my other social network accounts.  However, since I've been using Google+, I don't really spend much time at all on fb anymore.  I've noticed my visits to fb have decreased, as has the amount of time each visit.

Clicking the link below will take you to the guide on Mashable.  Enjoy;)

Via Mashable-

Google+: The Complete Guide

Get A Custom URL For Your Google+ Profile

It's getting even more interesting in the magical land of Google+. A new site has emerged called Gplus.to that allows you create a custom URL for your Google+ profile, making it easier than ever (all 2 weeks) to hook up with your friends on the rapidly growing social network.
I've personally tried it out & it works. It will look like this: gplus.to/username when complete.
And, as always...ENJOY;)