Do You Need Google+?

Google+ 

I HOPE YOU take my advice!

Do You Need Google+?

Google+ is a blank canvas,  it is difficult to get started with.

Think about what you already do online, and decide if any of the following fit you.

You are known in your own right  and can build Circles from  scratch Unique content and need space
to share it You are passionate about making your SEO campaign 'complete'

Your Profile
The first thing people will look for is your personal profile.What would you like people’s first
impression to be?Include search terms,  your profile will be search-visible, and the SEO value of Google+ is outstanding. Use it.


The Basics 
Your stream is the start. This is where other people’s posts will show up.
The main 'Stream' link on your profile shows you the latest updates from people in your Circles, and those whose Circles you are in.


Learn your way around - the navigation icons up top are just one way to switch page.
Circles and chat options should grow down the left column as you add contacts.
Meanwhile, look to the right for new people to add, based on your existing network.

Adding People
Share some posts in public so people who don’t follow you can get an idea who you are and what kind
of posts to expect from you. view Ripples to find people who have influence in a
particular area. The more their posts are re-shared and +1’d the more influence they have.

Invite your friends on other networks  to join you on Google+ to continue a conversation.
Post links to Google+ conversations on your other social networks to build traffic to your profile.




DON’T Comment just to get in the
post Share sensitive information Be mean Over-post about yourself Post anything you know not to
be true




Circles are KEY Use them to your advantage.
Each circle is a group of contacts who are interested in 3 to 4 subjects
and you both share with them and are share with about information relative to that circle.

People you circle do not have to circle you back.  You may have them in a circle about data analysis and they may have you in a circle about wireless technology.

Both of you share relevant information to the circle and circle people appropriate to the content shared
in that circle.
Some people may be in several circles at once. If you share to multiple circles those ones who are in
several circles will still see the post only once (unless someone shares it to their own circles).
Create circles with names relative to what the topic
is


Ripples
Ripples help you to track the evolution of a piece of content, allowing you to see what helped
it to go viral.They chart a variety of information, including who publicly shares a post, and what
they say about it, how a post is shared over time, as an animation or line graph and statistics on
how the post was shared, such as the language it was shared in.

Watch your own Ripples, and others in your areas of interest, to learn what content performs
well and how you can use it to promote your business across Google+.

As with elsewhere on the web, high-quality content is essential to getting the most views, comments
and shares - Ripples will help you to improve your content over
time.




Once you log into Google+, just click “Get Started” under your avatar and you’ll find a place to create a custom badge for your website as well as some good advice from Google about making the most of your page.







 A user can create multiple pages from their profile account. and administrate them all in
one place.

The Real Info of Google Plus 1/4

Part 1 of 4
My Tips On GOOGLE PLUS

1. GOOGLE+ EXTENDED CIRCLES
Extended circles allow you to send notifications and content not just to your circles
but your circles, circles. Make sure that you have circles before you try using extended
circles.
Step 1. Log into Google plus
Step 2. Go to the wheel icon in the top right corner of the page
A. Click on Google plus settings

Step 3. Once you are in Google Account- Google+ Settings you will notice some options
A. Then under the ¡§who can send you notifications¡¨ Make sure that it is set to
anyone
B. Also under the ¡§who can comment on your public posts¡¨ Set that as well to
anyone

Step 4. Once you have done that your extended circles will be allowed. So go back to the
main Google+ page and write a message.
A. Click add circles
B. Choose extended circles

C. Click share and you¡¦re done


2. GOOGLE+ PLUS HANGOUTS
In this tutorial I will cover Google+ Hangouts.
(Also note internal webcams may not respond to Google+ hangouts or Google+ chat)
Step 1. To start a hang out in Google+ log into Google+ at http://plus.google.com and
scroll to the center right hand side of the page until you see a yellow button on the right
side labeled Start a Hangout.
Step 2. Once you have accessed your hangouts a few options will now be visible to you
A. Google+ will automatically add your circles but you can also add more people
B. You can also try hangouts with extras, but for now we are going to cover the
basics

Step 3. On the bottom of the window for hangouts you will also see some audio video
options
A. you can mute video
B. you can mute audio
C. you can adjust your audio/video settings
D. you can close out your hangouts window

Step 4. After you have added some people to your hangout click hangout
Step 5. Once your hangout is initiated you should see all of the hangouts features
A. Invited allows you to invite more people to your hangout
B. The chat window allows you to chat with friends
C. The YouTube option allows you to sure YouTube with friends online
D. Google+ also has fun functions that allow you to mustache or reindeer
yourself on your video


3. GOOGLE+ HANGOUTS WITH EXTRAS
3-1. HANGOUTS WITH DOCUMENT SHARING
Step 1: Click add document

Step 2: You should now see a list of different documents you can upload; click upload
A. you can upload a folder
B. you can upload a file

Step 3: When you have decided on whether you want to upload a file or a folder click on
your choice and a new window will open up, choose the file or folder and click open

Step 4: When you¡¦ve chosen your file, click the upload button on the bottom right hand
of your screen

3-2. HANGOUTS WITH EXTRAS PHONE INVITES
Step 1: To send a phone invite click the invite button

Step 2: Click the phone icon
A. Enter in a phone number
B. Click the call now icon
C. You should see this icon if the call went through
Also note that when you receive a call from Google Hangouts it will show up on your
phone as an unknown number

3-3. HANGOUTS WITH EXTRAS SCREEN SHARING
Step 1: To share your screen click the share screen icon

Step 2: A separate window will open
A. Choose a window to share
B. Click share selected window
C. A separate window will appear in the upper right corner of the screen with the
window you selected
Note that the screen sharing option will not allow you to take control of or affect the
other parties screen like an actual screen sharing option

3-4. HANGOUTS WITH EXTRAS SHARE NOTES AND SKETCHPAD
Step 1: To share notes click the notes or sketchpad button in documents
Step 2: A window for the notepad or sketchpad will open up and will allow you and
others to share a notepad or sketchpad interactively

Step 3: Here are some options you will see for the sketchpad

Step 4: Here are some options you will see for the notepad (the tools not mentioned
were already covered in sketchpad)


4. GOOGLE+ RIPPLES
Google+ Ripples allows you to check statistics and view who is interested in your G+,
in a well-organized web graph.
Step 1. Log into Google+
Step 2. Click the arrow to expand the post options
A. Click View Ripples

Step 3. You will now see all the places where that post went when it was posted, when
it was shared and so on. In the video Tutorial you will see a demonstration of this
feature so make sure you watch it to fully see this feature.
You can zoom in and out of the timeline by using the + and ¡V buttons to see it scroll
across the timeline.


5. GOOGLE+ IGNORING USERS
If you don¡¦t want to see what a user sends you on Google+ the best way to avoid
annoying spam on G+ is to ignore a user. You will no longer receive notifications from
that user and they won¡¦t even know you¡¦re ignoring them.
Step 1: Sign into Google+
Step 2: Go to notifications and in notifications it will show you a list of users and next to
them is an option to ignore them.
Step 3: Click ignore

A. If you change your mind click undo
B. If you want to ignore a large number of people click ignore all

Step 4: If you want to add back a person, go to your Circles page. From the More Actions
dropdown, click View Ignored.

A window pops up with a list of everyone you're ignoring. Click Un-ignore. Click
Done.


Part 2 tom. Justin