Google+
Who’s using it:
No one.
How guys use it:
They really don’t.
Should you use it?
No.
Pro tip:
Just … don’t. Seriously though, Google+ is the search giant’s feeble attempt at a social networking site. If you have a Gmail account, you likely also have a Google+ page, and you’re probably not using it. It’s cool—you’re not missing anything.
Who’s using it:
Sixty million users are sharing their cleverly filtered photos on Instagram, and 60 percent of them are between the ages of 18 and 34, according to eMarketer.
How guys use it:
Here are just a few of the things that dudes can take photos of that will load up the likes and impress your followers: your dog, sunsets, the awesome seats you have for the game, the nosebleed seats you have for the game (because you’re still at the game and they’re not), a night out with friends, a night out with family, the food you’re about to eat (but not the food you just ate but didn’t finish and there’s still some nastiness on your plate) and your dog—worth mentioning twice. Everyone loves a puppy pic.
Should you use it?
Do you go to interesting places? Do you do interesting things? Do you take pictures of the interesting things you do in interesting places? Instagram is one of the more addictive social networks out there. Enjoying Instagram relies heavily on following other users (it’s linked to your Facebook account) and sharing your own experiences. Hashtags can get out of control on Instagram, as that’s how many of the power users tend to gain followers, but my buddies have made fun of me when I’ve gotten a little too hashtag-happy on the platform.
Pro tip:
Last year, Forbes published this list of the top models to follow on Instagram. And it’s not creepy because it’s Forbes.
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