So now that Google has let slip that your business activity on Google may soon affect your natural search engine rankings, it’s high time you learn and maximize the features of Google+. It’s okay if you and your social media agency are still on that experimental phase but the competition is learning fast and you have to keep up with the rapidly changing social times.
So for today’s blog post, we are borrowing firsthand Google+ knowledge from a user himself—Social Media Examiner’s Marc Pitman. Pitman likes to “hang out” on Google+ and he is sharing top tips on how to make the most out of this online meeting place.
First things first. Why hang out on Google+? For starters, it’s a great way to build on an existing relationship with your clients or with your business partners. Hanging out need not always be strictly professional. It adds a new dimension to social relationships. For example, if you need to have a quick meeting with your social media agency, you can do it on Google+. It’s budget-friendly too that way. With your circle of clients, you can use Hangout to talk about compelling topics that may or may not have anything to do with business. The key is to give your Hangout with an intriguing name so more people are encouraged to join.
You can also use Hangout as an extension of your office hours. And since it’s basically video chatting, it gives a more human dimension to your business. Hangout can also be used as a communication platform among colleagues or even as a venue to hold a meeting with potential investors. The communication opportunities are endless and if you have a really great social media agency backing you up, this Google+ feature alone can work wonders for your social media campaign.
Next up, three simple steps to start a Google+ Hangout and ideas on what you can do (aside from chat) while in it. That’s for tomorrow so be sure to come back and check us out!