I was thinking about the many ways you can post to Twitter and remembered email is one of them. Then, I recalled that Google Plus allows you to share a post to an email address. So, why not connect the two via email? I did. Most importantly, it works.

Here’s a quick tip that allows you to post from Google Plus to Twitter. Note: this only works with text-based updates. This will not work with shared or re-shared images or videos at the moment.

We’ll safely assume you have a Google Plus and Twitter account. Why else would you be reading this?

Next, you’ll need to sign-up for Twitter Counter. Twitter Counter gives great statistics about your Twitter account, but, most importantly, it has Twittermail which allows  you to post to Twitter by email.

Once you’ve signed up for Twitter Counter, youl have the option to setup Twittermail. Twittermail gives you a special email address where you send your tweets. It’s a long, random set of alphanumeric characters. Grab that email address and head to Google Plus.

In Google Plus, setup a new Circle and name it Twitter. Add the Twittermail email address to the Twitter Circle and name it Twitter.

Now, you can make a text-based post in Google Plus, add the Twitter Circle to the post (along with other Circles you wish to post). In a few seconds or minutes, you’ll see your status posted to Twitter.

You’re welcome.

Know of another Google+ workaround or hack? Share it below.

So, for all those familiar with Twitter, the following video should be hilarious. It may even be funny for non-Tweetheads.

So, what did you think?

Twitter Tools gives you control of your tweets. I use it barebones (as you can see), but may eventually integrate some of its more useful functions like:

• Own your tweets – Archive your Twitter tweets in your WordPress install (downloaded every 15 minutes)
• Tweets to blogs – Create a blog post from each of your tweets with it’s own auto-assigned category.
• Ignore conversations – Tell Twitter Tools to ignore @ conversations.
• Save Daily – Create a daily digest post of your tweets
• Tweet your blog – Create a tweet on Twitter whenever you post in your blog, with a link to the blog post (very useful).
• Sidebar Twittering – Post a tweet from your sidebar. No need to visit Twitter to post tweets.
• Admin tweets – Post a tweet from the WP Admin screens
• Pass your tweets along to another service (via API hook)

My blog uses this plugin. Now, my blog is tied to Twitter and Twitter is tied to Facebook. Updating my blog updates Twitter which updates Facebook and then updates my blog’s tweet-status. This is exactly what Web 2.0 is about. Integration with ease.

Thanks Alex King for making such a smart plugin.

With almost 1000 Apps and more added daily, it’s hard to determine exactly what is worth it and what is not.

The apps I currently use include:

• WordPress¬†- I was waiting for this app. Now that it is live, I’m working on overhauling my blog and portfolio for more live and mobile blogging. I always liked the idea of being a blogger, but was turned off by the idea of being tethered to a computer. Combine the WordPress app and the Twitter apps and you’re site is always in the loop.
• Remote¬†- Apple’s Remote app is not a new concept. On my jailbroken/unlocked iPhone, I could control my iTunes player from anywhere in my house. With the official Remote, I have better integration with all shared libraries (even on my future Apple TV) on the network. It will make switching songs from my back yard much easier!
• Shazam – This app allows you to record a few seconds of a song being played on a radio, movie, tv, etc and it attempts to tag the song. It’s been about 95% correct and I love it like Jagermeister.
• Pandora - Delicious. Pandora is the perfect app. Some have dubbed it the Radio Killer because it feeds you music you want over the airwaves (no Wi-Fi necessary).
• AIM – AOL’s AIM app is for everyone with an AIM account. Unfortunately, it’s rare that I feel the need to chat online. Still, this app would be far more useful if I did!
• Twittelator – I’m new to Twitter. In a world of connectivity and all things “social” Twitter allows the world to see your random thoughts and tweets. Since it can be tied to your Facebook and WordPress, it is an efficient way to quickly post updates and ideas.
• MySpace¬†- I’m a MySpace whore. I admit it. While Facebook has potential, its user-interface and user-friendliness are lacking. Plus, there’s all sorts of great bands on MySpace that can’t be found on Facebook.
• iScopes – I’m a sucker for horoscopes. I don’t necessarily believe in astrology, but it never hurts to have some random tidbit of potentially useful information to ponder.