30 - Why your Business Should NOT ignore Google Plus

What Janet and Lisa discuss in this Show:

• Challenges are opportunities
• What makes technology hold people back and how to overcome technology issues? Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't be afraid to spend money
• What makes Google+ different than any of the other platforms? #1: You can actually see what you are interested in due to the organization
• How to organize your Circles, view the specific circles and how to email your circles
• What type of business should be on Google Plus?
• If you have a Gmail account, you are on Google Plus, so you should make sure you add your profile picture and details about your company. Many people do not even realize this.
• Google Plus vs Google Places vs Google Maps vs Google Plus Local ...what are all these broken down????
• A business needs to make sure their Google Places listing that shows on Google links to the right Google+ page. (Explained how to find this in the video)
• Record video through Google Plus with HOA's (Hangouts on Air). We cover some ideas on how to create videos with these hangouts.
• The Google Profile (or Page) needs to be linked to the proper YouTube channel
• Hangouts have more power on YouTube than a regular video uploaded to YouTube
• HOA's can be public or private
• Hangouts on mobile
• Lower 1/3 image - how to set it up (we explain how to set this up...step by step)

 

Action Steps to take on Google Plus in the next 24 hours

Take an existing Gmail account (or set up a new one if you do not have one). Set up your Profile on Google Plus that is linked to that Gmail account. Fill in the information, links, contact information and your PICTURE...a good headshot (otherwise you are a blue head).

Create a couple circles and start circling some people you know and want to connect you.

 

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