A Journalist's Primer to Google+

After a few months of chatter, Google+ has opened up to everyone. As a journalist, Google+ is something you need to explore. Its simplicity of broadcasting your message is worth understanding and using to connect with news consumers.

I jumped into the new social space within 24 hours of its release. I'm an early adopter, and I love to share what I learn when I play in new spaces. My last three months of experience will help you jump in even faster.

But first, to understand Google+, you must get back to the basics of social media.

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