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March 5th, 2012

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Following on: Starting from scratch

Connecting and circling should be the first step to getting Google+ started, once you have started connecting you can take on the wonderful world of sharing!

The first thing to remember with Google+, whether you are using it for personal or business reason , is that it is not Facebook. The reason for this is because you might know the majority of your Facebook friends personally, however, once you start connecting and sharing with new faces on Google+ you will soon find your place amongst a group with similar interests.

Once you start sharing your interest and get all wrapped up in conversations, your connections will grow, Google+ wants you to voice your opinions and share your findings, and the yummy information which fills your stream will soon wipe out the fear of connecting with people you have never met before.

Remember to give it sometime before comments and shares start tallying up, it’s natural to want them but, you have to actively engage with other users for them to find your content. If your posts contain just a sentence, they will probably be overlooked, so pay attention to the topics people are discussing and sharing to become noticed.

The best advice to be recognised as an influence, is to be helpful, people will appreciate you for it!

Happy Sharing!

February 28th, 2012

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Starting from scratch? Make Google+ a rewarding experience

The life of a brand new user on a social network can be quite confusing and lonely; however, it does not have to be like that with Google+.

I have been doing a some research on how people set up their Google+ accounts and what has made the whole “new to Google+” phase much easier, so over the next week I will share some of these “beginner tips” with you.

Where do I start?

To get the most rewarding experience on Google+ begin by circling at least 300.

If 300 seems an unmanageable number, don’t think panic, just try not to drop below that number too much as your stream will be dead. On the other hand, don’t circle too many as you will be overloaded with information and won’t have the time to make long lasting connections.

When you are circling, remember to search for categories you are interested in and name your circles accordingly. As an example, I am interested in Social Media news, so, I have searched using the keyword “social media” and looked through the pages to see whose content interests me.

All of my social media connections are saved in one circle called, “Social Media”, making it easier for me to share relevant information with them.

Expanding?

February 21st, 2012

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Google+ Circles Enhanced

Not only are Google+ circles better to look at and easier to understand, it is now easier to find people and pages.

If you have not noticed it yet, Google+ circles have improved; it now has a cleaner look which is easier to understand and makes it is easier to manage your connections.

The circles now include a new left-hand side navigation page which lets you manage your circles much more efficiently and shows you whom has you in their circles, making it easier for you to see whom is interested in your content.

If you have had problems of finding people to connect with, it seems to be a thing of the past. Another enhancement is the easy access to importing contacts from and email account or adding an address book.

Finding people by using the ‘search box’ will also be much more efficient as the Google+ updates now show results of individuals, organisations and Google+ pages.

If you are interested in giving feedback of your Google+ experience, follow #googleplusupdate from your profile.

Happy Sharing!

February 14th, 2012

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Will Google+ be included in relevant search queries?

Google is not keeping its desperate need to succeed with its social network a secret, therefore Google has decided to include Google+ results into relevant search queries.

Many see this as a big move for Google because, Google+ now has a competitive advantage which Facebook and Twitter can only dream of, meaning many B2B marketers are now incorporating Google+ into their social media strategy.

There are many influencers whom do not see the Google+ search results making a significant change, however, many industry experts have said that the significance of this move is will force people to take the platform seriously.

This move by Google+ will have a positive effect on SERPS and will also create new opportunities for B2B marketers with active Google+ profiles.

Creating interesting, rich content, containing the relevant keywords is a smart tactic. It seems that Google+ is growing every day, not only by new users signing up, but also with added features and frequent updates.

In my opinion, I would not say Google+ is just another ‘social media channel’; instead I see it as an integral part of my social media activity.

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