Social Media Butterflies

Because Google+ content will appear in Google's natural search results, it's important for your local business to have a page of it's own!

Google+ attracted over 100,000,00 users within the first 6 months of its launch and sites with a Google +1 button across their site generate 3.5 times more visits to their Google+ Page than those without the button.

 

Learn more about how to use Google+ to enhance your SEO efforts in our infographic.

Via Lauren Moss, John van den Brink

How to make bold text, italics, strikethroughs in Google+ posts." 

   

From MT Weekly.  Easy!   Using Google+ as a choice?  More here about choosing Google+ for your posts:  

   

Excerpt:
   

There are two significant benefits of using Google+: 

   

First, social media in general is essential today to immerse yourself in industry knowledge and stay ahead of the curve on the latest trends in your field.  Google+ is a more organized, comprehensive tool than Twitter, and its more personalized than LinkedIn with more engaging features.     Second, when a potential employer Googles your name, your robust Google+ profile will show up. You can use it as a way to showcase your professional interests, personality, and industry savvy to stand out from the rest of the heard. Here's a quick job seeker's guide to using it:       

It's a great addition to your social media belt. 

    Source:  USNews Money

   

Personally, I find the use of Circles, robust and VERY smart.  Twitter lists?  Ahh, I have them and don't use them right  now.  ~  Deb

Via Deb Nystrom, REVELN Consulting