Have a favorite author? You may find them on Google Plus. Below is a list of authors that have written books related to marketing in today's digital economy. As you visit their profiles, take a look at what they have shared. If you like what you see, add them to one of your Google+ circles. Chances are, these authors will have more to share that goes beyond the book they have written.

Google+ is a new social networking "layer" from Google. I say layer because it's a augmented Google experience. Google put some great thought into it and has actively and publicly made efforts to improve the bugs that can only become visible when people are invited to use it. They have done this by being publicly available in Google+ and have allowed users to add them to their circles.

If you know me, you know that I enjoy exploring new platforms and checking out how they can be used to make new connections with interesting people and build upon one's digital reputation. Google+ makes this very easy but you should be aware of a few things before you jump in and start adding people to your circles. Here are three tips to help you as you get started with Google+.