6 ways your business can get the most from Google+
Despite only being launched last year, as of April this year Google+ boasted over 100 million active users. The social network gives users the ability to share content, stay up to date with industry specific news and also network and interact with users. Many people were initially sceptical about Google+’s ability to add value as a social network. However, features like Google+ Hangouts, set this network apart from existing platforms. It is also important to remem
read moreHow to get maximum exposure from social media sites
People who work in social media marketing often rely on online tools that allow them to post content quickly and across many platforms. While these tools make it convenient for heavy social media users to post content quickly and efficiently, they can also cause problems because they don’t maximise exposure. Tailoring your posts to each social network will prove beneficial and it also allows you to take advantage of each site’s strengths and unique characteristi
read moreGet ready for Google+ Hangouts in Gmail
Most people are familiar with Gmail’s chat option by now (and some of you have probably even tried out the video chat feature while scanning your e-mails or chatting on GTalk). Google recently announced that we will soon have an impressive Google+ Hangouts feature in our Gmail inboxes. Google explains the new feature as follows: “Unlike the old video chat, which was based on peer-to-peer technology, Hangouts utilize the power of Google’s network to deliver hig
read moreVanity URL’s for Google+
This has been in a the pipeline for a while now and I’m really surprised that it actually took this long, but the search engine giant has finally announced vanity search engine friendly URL’s on Google+. When these new vanity URL’s are rolled out (slowly starting), there will most likely be a huge amplification on Google+ where everyone will try to get the best vanity URL’s. There are thousands of Michael John’s in the world, but there
read moreGoogle+ is now live on the organic results
If you have been following the buzz online over the last few days and you are getting excited, Google+ is now being integrated on the organic search engine listings on Google. Are you wondering what that means of you? In plain English: it means that more and more business owners should start thinking about including Google+ in their social media marketing campaign. Not only does this integration help your online reputation and image by posting regularly on this netw
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