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I thought we were making progress on our Yovia app. Then I got this.

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Spring is here. Check out this amazing video of this guy literally flying and then go outside!



Google’s recent launch of Google Plus marks a huge move for the web giant. At first glance the concept seems simple. Who needs another ‘like’ button? Dig deeper however, and from a social media perspective, the little button may have huge implications. Not only will content publishers and businesses be able to use their friends and followers to drive more internet traffic via referrals, the ‘+1′ next to search results may be even more valuable.

Yovia offers Google Plus implementation free to bloggers and businesses

Yovia, the first People Engine, announced the addition of ‘Google Plus’ functionality automatically on thousands of websites across the Yovia network.

The feature is free to both Yovia contributors and Yovia sponsors and marks Yovia’s commitment to providing users with the ability to measure, grow and monetize their influence.

“The new Google +1 product is a fantastic tool for anyone wishing to grow their Social Capital” said Yovia CEO Jalali Hartman. “It adds a social layer to Google Search, and that is very important for people to take advantage of”, said Hartman.

Yovia’s technology allows millions of social networkers around the world to measure, grow and earn income from social networking and blogging. The company, and it’s growing network of worldwide contributors help spread the word on behalf of advertisers.

“We’ve added Google Plus to every Yovia blog and are offering free setup and integration for businesses who wish to take advantage of this powerful new tool from Google,” said Hartman.

To learn more, visit:

http://you.yovia.com/products.html

About Yovia
When you talk, tweet and text, people listen. Yovia is the engine that enables this conversation, connects you with valuable sponsors, and allows you to cultivate your Social Capital. Welcome to the world’s first People Engine, where everyone is invited to join the conversation. Now Spread the Word®!

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There are a lot of great companies out there. I use products from dozens of major technology companies. Amazon has recently amazed me with their cloud hosting. I will ALWAYS sing the praises of Rackspace’s fanatical support and you just can’t beat Apple when it comes to innovation and Microsoft when it comes to market domination.

Google Maps car

Google Maps - literally taking a picture of every place in the world.

I was recently passed on the highway by one of Google’s mapping cars. These guys literally drive around taking photos of every street – everywhere. Then, all of these photos are somehow put into a viewable experience online. You can actually see what a place looks like – from the ‘street’.

What I love about it is that it represents a corporate attitude of simply providing value to the customer. The fact of the matter is that I rarely ever use anything other than Google Maps when exploring a new location, looking for directions or even getting a first-hand view of what a place really looks like. I do not know if they make money from me, but I am glad to continue to use and recommend their company.

Google: They see everything

9-Eyes.com has put together a great set of ‘best-of’ Google street photos. You should check them out, and then head on over to Google and take advantage of all of their great free tools.

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After applying via Mashable’s “Spark of Genius” campaign, Yovia was accepted into MicroSoft’s BizSpark Startup program.

Yovia is a Microsoft BizSpark startup.

Yovia is a Microsoft BizSpark startup.

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Todd Hoskins from Ch.mp first told me about this Brands in Public project from Seth Godin.

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The idea is really clever. It’s simply a directory of several hundred brands – and the ‘chatter’ that is picked up on the Internet.

The idea is this – if you are in charge of the brand you may log-in and ‘highlight’ the good content and may respond to the bad – for a fee.

Is this an acceptance of the full transformation of the the social web?

Are we finally at a point where quality prospers and incompetence dies?

If so, Mr. Godin may have ushered in this new social era into maturity.

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