Google+

[moo-tique]

Hi all,

We have just started using Google+ as another method of advertising and connecting with potential customers. Has anyone had a experience of using this?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[samclark1664]

I think it all depends heavily on the business type. For Internet based businesses yes it's works but personally as a service based business we don't gain 'customers' from it. However it all helps towards SEO so it's a must really.

 

[themi8]

This is very powerful tool whole Google is, if you started g+ set this properly and you can track phone calls, hits and if you willing to give a bit time and patience you may be very positively surprised

 

[themi8]

Alloy wheels shop hits follow for you btw I like your products, if you need few tips and tricks to help you with your goal just shout

 

[moo-tique]

Thanks themi8 - appreciate it.

 

[Matt Thorpe]

Google+ is a social network and not really a selling tool. Be careful that you don't directly use it in that way.

I tell my clients to treat their social network pages like a magazine where they provide tips, inspiration, images, videos, etc that highlights their products and will build their brand. You should not use them to sell directly because people will switch off.

Google+ will also improve you ranking if done in the right way. Google is starting to include social signals in it's algorithm and I should imagine Google+ is already included in some way.

 

[StevePoster]

Google+ will also improve you ranking if done in the right way. Google is starting to include social signals in it's algorithm and I should imagine Google+ is already included in some way.

Google+ has nothing to do with search engine rankings.

 

[PIers Ede]

Personally, we haven't yet found Google + has any real traction. Stick to LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

[LowPrices.uk]

I think using Google+ is a good idea as it can help get your site noticed in the Google search results.

 

[HazelC]

Google+ is a social network and not really a selling tool. Be careful that you don't directly use it in that way.

I tell my clients to treat their social network pages like a magazine where they provide tips, inspiration, images, videos, etc that highlights their products and will build their brand. You should not use them to sell directly because people will switch off.
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Agreed, when you're posting on social media or writing blog posts write like a mentor, not a salesperson!

 

[moo-tique]

It seems that there is some confusion as to whether Google+ improves SEO (probably a question to be asked in the SEO section!) Perhaps someone could clarify?

If this is not the case, this has got be a major flaw for Google surely??

 

[LowPrices.uk]

It does improve SEO, I would advise using it.