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| Freelance blog writers must use Google+ wisely. |
I am relatively new to Google+ and
have done a lot of research about how to use this social media
platform correctly. The problem I’m having is that after reading 10
different articles on the subject, I have seven different ways to
effectively use Google
Plus.
If you are also new to Google Plus or
just aren’t sure you are using it to your best advantage, I will
share some advice that seems to make the most sense.
Google Plus Begins With A Thoroughly Completed Profile
The are many elements to your Google+
profile, so we will take a look at some of these elements separately:
- Profile Photo: This should be a 250 pix x 250 pix professional photo. It should not be a photo of your dog in a Halloween costume or the 45 lb. flounder you caught off the coast at St. Augustine.
- Occupation: Show what you do in one or two sentences.
- Skills: Use five or less keywords to describe your most important skills.
- Employment: Highlight your employment background in no more than two sentences each.
- Links: In the “Other Profiles” section, use keyworded text to link to all social networks, blogs, and websites. In the “Contributor To” section, link to your blogs’ “About” page to help authenticate your authorship. Your Google+ name should match the name used on your blog or website. In the “Links” section, create links to other important blog or website pages.
- Background Image: This can be a standard or animated .gif image. The size of the image can range from 960 pix X 520 pix, up to 2,120 pix X 1,192 pix.
- Story: Be sure to select “Public” so that you will be searchable. You can later adjust privacy settings on individual posts.
- Tagline: This area is very important to getting viewed at Google+. Use keywords to describe you in 10 words or less.
- Introduction: Less than 110 words will show up in a Google search, so make every word count. Tell people about your background in a way that is engaging and brief. You can include links to your website or blog here.
- Bragging Rights: This is a place to briefly highlight your accomplishments. You can also link to your blog to help better explain your many accomplishments.
- Contact Info: Include email address or phone number that you use everyday. If someone attempts to contact you, it is important to respond promptly.
Don’t Get In A Hurry To Share Your Google Plus Page – Build It First
Even though you may be excited about
finally getting your Google+ profile up and running, don’t get in
too big of a hurry in sharing in with others. If people come to your
page and find nothing of a particular interest, it is highly unlikely
that they will follow you. Fill your page with a variety of content
that informs, educates, and entertains, then share it with everyone
you know or are connected to.
Google+ Isn’t Facebook – But It Is A Social Network
Google+ allows you to share posts in
more formats than Facebook. You can share hobbies, photos, videos or
practically anything (within guidelines) that grabs your attention.
You should also be sharing other peoples’ posts. By sharing
information that people like you’ll have a flood of people circling
you in no time. If you keep the interests of your audience ahead of
your own, you should be right on target.
Hopefully, some of this information
has been helpful in making your Google+ experience more rewarding.
Since this is a learning experience, we would certainly appreciate
your comments on the subject.
We would also appreciate your adding
us to your Google + circles and we will be sure to add you back.
Good luck in your Google+ journey and why not join us at Blog Writer's Cafe?
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