7 Must-Have Steps for your Google+ Business Page set up?

Social media platforms or networks  provide another venue for your brands or business as an addition to your site/blog..  Google+; one of the more recent platforms/networks added Business Pages in the last quarter of 2011.

Google is the #1 Search Engine on the Internet. People use Google as their main search engine in finding websites. YouTube, is the #2 Search Engine on the Internet, owned by Google.  Google+ [often referred to as G+] is also a great Google product. I believe G+ will eventually become the leader in the Google wheelhouse (just my opinion) which is yet another reason to have a Google+ Business Page.

Google+ business pages are one of the must-haves for those looking to propel their brands or products forward. Google+ers (Plussers)  have many interests and are very engaging. This is a great boon for those looking to grow their business and brand and meet new potential customers in your niche.

So Google+ business page set up should be your next move, if you don’t already have one. This can be a valuable addition to your SEO (optimization) toolkit.

Here are 7 must-have steps for your Google+ Business Page set up that will help you grow your business with Google+.

#1 CREATE Your Business Page
Create your business page, being sure to choose the correct type as there are a few to choose from:

#2 ABOUT
Focus on the Introduction -[second heading from left- below the photo array] this is where you get to go more in depths about your company and its goals, products, services etc., Be sure to add information that is a synopsis of what is on your site, be sure to add some links within the content to allow the visitor to go directly to your site/blog to learn more.

#3 TAGLINE
Your new Google+ business page provides you with a ten word tagline. This brief summary about your business will act as an introduction for those who are unfamiliar with your company. Do not skip this step and do not take it lightly. It has been proven that most people only skim websites, so be sure to write a concise but engaging tagline.

#4 LINKS
In the About section you have ‘Recommended links‘ on the right. this is where you add all the links to your site/blog/products etc.

#5 PHOTOS
Use your company logo for the profile picture, as this provides instant recognition for your current customers. Be aware that the size restrictions placed on Google+  make a square profile picture a necessity. Create a square version of your logo no more than 400 x 400.

Upload photos to the array at the top of the about page ( 5 across) that best represent the overall feel of your company or brand.

#6 STREAM
Posts in your stream should be shared Public as well as with your business circles. Posting updates relating to your business is a must, however, be sure to add other items that could be of use or of interest to your customers . Posting less but consistent is a better way to go.. a single post a day is a fair start as long as you are monitoring your comments and engaging, engaging engaging!

#7 SPREAD THE WORD
On the right hand side of the page you will see ‘Spread the Word’. Share your new page so people can follow you. Google+ business. You may want to repeat this one every few weeks to start to build your following.

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