I’m loving using Google+ and am looking forward to it coming out of beta so more people can get involved. If you’re new and need help with understanding how to do messaging, then Gord McLeod over at GeekBeat.tv has what you need.
For example, I wanted to figure out how to send a message to one specific person, like a Twitter DM. As much as I enjoy reading the conversation streams, I wanted to make personal connections with folks too. Gord has the answer -- and he's now my new best friend.
Check out:
How to Take Advantage of Google+ Messaging
How to Use the Advanced Secrets of Google+ Messaging