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\"url\"I’m a Google+ fan<\/a>. Odds are you are not.<\/p>\n

The number one reason I hear that people are not on Google+ is that they simply don’t see enough value when they log in. With that in mind, here are some people and pages to add to your Google+ circles. <\/p>\n

Follow them all, and you’ll never call Google+ a ghost town again.<\/p>\n

People to follow on Google+<\/h2>\n

Chris Brogan<\/a> – publishes courses and other media to help you grow.<\/p>\n

Nick Westergaard<\/a> – brand-driven strategist, speaker, and writer who teaches at the University of Iowa.<\/p>\n

J.C. Kendall<\/a> – helps businesses of all sizes maximize their performance through sound Branding & Marketing Principles.<\/p>\n

Katie Ketelsen<\/a> – works at Better Homes and Gardens.<\/p>\n

Neil Patel<\/a> – works at KISSmetrics.<\/p>\n

Danny Sullivan<\/a> – works at Search Engine Land<\/p>\n

Omar Gallaga<\/a> – writes about tech and SXSW for the Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

Guy Kawasaki<\/a> – shares “enchanting” stuff<\/p>\n

Denis Labelle<\/a> – shares a lot of Google+ tips<\/p>\n

Snoop Dogg<\/a> – from the LBC<\/p>\n

Cat Rocketship<\/a> – Des Moines artist<\/p>\n

Pete Cashmore<\/a> – runs Mashable<\/p>\n

Scott Kelby<\/a> – photographer and author<\/p>\n

Sarah Hill<\/a> – G+ Hangout Host for the Veterans United Network<\/p>\n

Vic Gundotra<\/a> – Google VP of engineering<\/p>\n

Brands to follow on Google+<\/h2>\n

Social Media Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n

Lifehacker<\/a><\/p>\n

TechCrunch<\/a><\/p>\n

HubSpot<\/a><\/p>\n

Mashable<\/a><\/p>\n

ESPN<\/a><\/p>\n

New York Times<\/a><\/p>\n

CBS Sports<\/a><\/p>\n

Google Analytics<\/a><\/p>\n

The Onion<\/a><\/p>\n

Photoshop<\/a><\/p>\n

Cheezburger<\/a><\/p>\n

Communities to join on Google+<\/h2>\n

Cult of Mac<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech & Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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