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18
May

HomeJob.jpgOne of the discussions I seem to be repeatedly frequently having has to do with questions old school SEO experts ask me on how to use Google+ to play the SEO Games.  Since I am not an SEO expert, and clearly have not interest in being one, I take it since the content I post on Google+ does make it to Google’s first page is why they are coming to me with these questions.

Naturally, their goal is to get their clients on the first page of Google and since Google is narrowing down what type of content gets placed on the first page of the Google Search Engine these hardheads seem to want to go down fighting the fact Google is reeling in the SEO to be under their control..not theirs.   The battle cry from Google is…Get on Google+ and you have a better chance of being seen on the Google search engine.

Old Habits Die Hard

Unfortunately, old habits are hard to let go of for many who have clients who feel seeing reports filled with unverifiable statistics justifies the expense associated to their SEO services.   Now that the Old hat SEO’rs see all of their methods of manipulating the internet to get their clients on the first page of Google are failing they are scrambling to hold onto their business.  This results in them flocking to G+ where they have obviously found Google first looks to Google+ for what is put on the search engine.

To say the game has changed for SEO after the launch of Google+ would be a confirmed understatement.  Now that the dust has started to settle around the bomb Google dropped on internet marketing in the form of Google Plus it is now becoming clear what all the new restrictions and policies Google placed in the SEO rules were all about.  Not that I would be the first to say it, but Google is forcing businesses who live and die on the first page of Google to now have a presence on Google+.  However, what also has become clear is not only do they have to have a presence they also have to be active..or better said..socially interactive with consumers.

Breath of Fresh Air

This really is good news for which I wholeheartedly support.  Not to say all the dark-side of SEO has been eliminated  but it is safe to say Google has put forth a clear effort to clean up the mess they started many years ago with promoting sites to the first page of Google from the number of keywords the Google Spiders found on their sites.   Now, Google is looking within Google+ for quality content that is based on what the consumer is REALLY looking for instead of what the manipulators of their SEO rules are wanting them to see.

What Google started when they placed Google+ in the mix of social networkers was the beginning of the change from the need for social media to the consumer driven Social Search.  The consumer finally won the war of battling the unwanted ads and unrelated information coming up in their search.  They did this by finding things to use to blocks pop-ups and they finally stopped clicking on stuff being placed in their face.  The consumer..which is anyone who uses the internet…action’s sent a clear message to Google telling them they have had enough and it is apparent Google was listening.

What Works for Me

I have found my presences on Google+ to be rewarding from posting original content, interacting with others on everything while sharing other’s content.  My presences on Google+ has resulted in my content..and a few of my client’s content..being placed on the first page of Google+. How I did is what people want to know is the secret for which I simply say…

You have to get after it in the social spaces if you expert Google to pay any attention to you.

Most do not take this advice seriously since they would rather spend their time finding ways around spending the needed time to be social.  I can confirm it does take time, but there are people..good people..who know how to be social that these businesses can hire to be social for them.  That seems to be what they also do not want to do.

Will what I do on Google+ work for everyone?  Probably not if they are not on Google+ and espcially not if a business is not interactive on Google+.  In tests where I have posting the same content in all social spaces only the content I place in Google+ is posted on Google search engine.  In a few cases the information I post on Facebook made it to the Google Search a few weeks later while the Twitter posts are purely hit and miss.  So the question I asked myself was..why bother with the other spaces if I got nothing out of it?  I think you know the answer I had for this question.

SEO on Google+

What Google now uses to determine what goes to the first page of the Google search engine is still quality content on a product, subject or interest.  However, what has changed is this quality content has to be backed up with quality social interaction.

Yes, this means instead of flooding the social streams with post after post showcasing elaborately placed Keywords in hopes the Google spiders pick up the volume of keywords being posted, Google now looks for posts with content that is getting reactions and responses from Real people.  There now is some logic behind what Google is doing to determine what goes on the first page of the search engine.  This tips the scale of control of what is viewed on the internet towards the consumer and away from the SEO dudes and dudetts who still are out rubbing to sticks together to make a fire.

Is SEO Dead?

The verdict is still out on if Google killed SEO by launching Google+.  From what I have seen after being on Google for a few years it certainly has made SEO much easier to understand.  The question now becomes, will businesses start to trust the fact that things have changed in internet marketing and that being artificially placed on the first page of Google does not guarantee their phone will ring?

Will SEO Experts settle down and accept the fact that the elaborate campaigns of creating dozen of affilate sites loaded with nothing but blah blah keywords are no longer going to work?  Will G+ be seen as a user friendly way of feeding the search engine machine?

All of these questions and many more are being asked and the answer is certainly being answered each time Google makes enhancements to Google+.  The smart thing to do if you are in the business of providing SEO to businesses, is to stop fighting Google and dig into Google+.  By doing so you will find it is much easier to provide compelling content that attracts social interaction from within G+ than it is outside G+.  Of course, if your business has quality issues or has made consumers nauseated by hitting them over the head with Keyword soaked content your efforts might be like putting lipstick on a pig for which the consumers will see through.

It is clear to me Google+ = SEO now and is the heavyweight champion of the battle of what gets placed on the search engine.

Let me know how I can help.

Category : GAINMORE | Leadership | Blog
7
May

BlackboardQuestion.jpgSometimes being the Answer Man for so many interesting questions concerning how to use G+ can be fun and other times it can be very thought provoking.  Recently, the question I was asked recently was both.

I was asked…

What percent of interaction on Google+ should be spend on posting, commenting, sharing and +1 people’s posts, comments and shares?…and which of the functions produces more interaction?

This was a great question that lead me to find that nobody really has addressed the amount of effort a person should spend using the different forms of interaction on Google+.  Of course the question came up on how much time should someone spend using each of the interaction features.  Before that can be determined an explanation of the features and which ones are more important needs to be discussed.

The Good, Bad and Ugly!

To answer these questions I started looking at how I and others are using the G+ interaction features.  What I found was rather exciting but I also found that the dark side of SEO and Social Networking is rapidly moving into G+.

Hopefully offering this look at how to effectively use the G+ interaction features and how they are used the wrong way will steer people to understand the fact they need to use all of the features if they are going to be seen by Google as someone who is truly interactive.

Following is what works for most of us so I am sure it would work for everyone.

Posts

Posting original material, making heartfelt statements and linking to  posts offering relevant data or content is by far the number one feature that produces the most interaction on G+.

I consider there to be two types of Posts people make on G+.  The more favorable type of Post is the original text material reflecting an original thought or remark on something of relevance.  Usually these remarks or statements are prefaces with a link to a blog or a photo/graphic.

The other type of G+ post people make is considered the less desirable type of posting.  I am not sure why so many people prefer to use this method but posting Only a Link without any original content or remark does not produce effective interaction.

This style of social networking is prevalent to how many spammers or people who have a misunderstanding of social media will use to gain prevalence in their search rankings.  People using the Link Only…or Hit and Run as it is commonly referred to…, usually find the number of people who place them in their G+ Circles going down..rapidly.  Good to hear that Google is looking into discounting the Link Only posts.

Commenting

Since a comment field is available on every type of post on G+ one can take it Google is encouraging comments.

Posting a Comment …especially a supportive or constructive form of a remark or statement… is the top ranking form of interaction on G+.

However, I placed Commenting number 2 in order of effective G+ interaction since there are many people who ONLY Comment and never post any original material in their profile page.  One has to question these people’s motives and after reviewing a few Comment Only people profiles it became clear they do so in hopes their comments will lead people to view their spammy looking business services they display in the banner header of their personal profile page.

Unfortunately, many people do not want comments made to their posts.  Sometimes cutting off the comments is warranted but most of the time it is to keep anyone from disagreeing with their point of views.   This really hurts the person blocking comments.

Commenting is a basic form of socializing and offers people in a social community the opportunity to express their opinion, to socialize or ask questions.

Share

The Share feature on G+ is the most powerful of all forms of interaction.  Having a Post shared by others is the biggest honor they could receive.  Sharing a G+ post means the author of the post has delivered content to the space so profound that nothing else can really be said better about the subject.

Sharing a post is also an easy way to continue a conversation from one circle of interest to another circle of similar interests.

G+ has made it easy to share content with just clicking on one button.  Once the Share button is  clicked it becomes a Post which allows for additional remarks and comments to be made.

Of course, there are the Share Happy people who just Share other people’s post without making any comment or statement why. In a quick exchange of questions/answers I had with one of the Happy Sharers I found this particular person was told by a “G+ Guru” the should go through their stream each day and share all posts since it will trick Google into seeing them as an “Ultimate Interacter”(…believe me, I couldn’t make up these phrases this person provided.)

Sharing content is a huge part of interacting and should be frequently done but moderately.

+1

The +1 feature has to be the easiest interaction feature on G+, but questions still, after almost two years, are echoing through G+ on what does it mean when someone clicks on the +1?

To some the +1 is a lazy form of interaction and is the only form of interaction many people use.  The debate goes on if the +1 is a true form of interacting or just another form of appearing to interactive with people to trick the Google Search program into thinking they are interactive so they get a higher placement on the Google Search engine.

What the +1 button means to many people is a sign of support towards someone’s content they made on a post or as an acknowledgement that they read the person’s post.

It is still unclear why a complete stranger hits the +1 button on a post

In another interaction I had with a person I found that each day would go down their G+ stream and hit the +1 button was AGAIN another person being told by a G+ Expert, ..this time in a paid seminar…, that hitting enough +1 buttons each day will trick Google into seeing the person as someone who is interactive.  They also were told by the presenter of the seminar that G+ was a complete waste of time and the only value someone can get out of G+ is to daily go through their entire stream to +1 all posts…. then go back to Twitting.

So this is what I have found as the ways to interact on G+ that really work.  Now for the question of how many and what is the balance of usage of these features.

Where to Spend Time

Like anything else, when someone uses only one of the interaction features as their ONLY form of interaction their existence on G+ could be questioned. The question then becomes…

What is a good percentage of each type of posts should a person make to be viewed as someone who understands what social networking is all about?

Here is what I found as a good ratio of usage of the different interaction features that works for me.

  • Original Post 40%
  • Comments      30%
  • Share                20%
  • +1                      10%

Granted the Share feature is the most used interaction tool on G+ and does bring in the most valued information or content.

For the more content heavy providers the Post with a link to their blog or supporting sites would be their strongest interaction feature.  For the social butterflies, the Comment and +1 feature becomes their prevalent features with Shared Button as a close second place.

Use It or Lose It

It truly is unfortunate there are still people fighting the fact G+ is taking control of the social space for personal and business interests.  What I have found is happening is most people are entering G+ using other social platforms method of interaction.  This just will not work in the Google overseen environment.

Many people are just not getting a good start on G+ and are taking the advice of people who are not understanding the change Google is making in social networking.  This results in the majority of people on G+ not understanding what they are doing on G+ and just doing what someone else is telling them to do.

Hopefully, newbies of G+ will find people who do understand G+ and the direction social networking is taking.  I hope what I have found on how the interaction tools should be used is of help..if not..let me know how I can help.

Category : GAINMORE | Leadership | Blog
7
May

BlackboardQuestion.jpgSometimes being the Answer Man for so many interesting questions concerning how to use G+ can be fun and other times it can be very thought provoking.  Recently, the question I was asked recently was both.

I was asked…

What percent of interaction on Google+ should be spend on posting, commenting, sharing and +1 people’s posts, comments and shares?…and which of the functions produces more interaction?

This was a great question that lead me to find that nobody really has addressed the amount of effort a person should spend using the different forms of interaction on Google+.  Of course the question came up on how much time should someone spend using each of the interaction features.  Before that can be determined an explanation of the features and which ones are more important needs to be discussed.

The Good, Bad and Ugly!

To answer these questions I started looking at how I and others are using the G+ interaction features.  What I found was rather exciting but I also found that the dark side of SEO and Social Networking is rapidly moving into G+.

Hopefully offering this look at how to effectively use the G+ interaction features and how they are used the wrong way will steer people to understand the fact they need to use all of the features if they are going to be seen by Google as someone who is truly interactive.

Following is what works for most of us so I am sure it would work for everyone.

Posts

Posting original material, making heartfelt statements and linking to  posts offering relevant data or content is by far the number one feature that produces the most interaction on G+.

I consider there to be two types of Posts people make on G+.  The more favorable type of Post is the original text material reflecting an original thought or remark on something of relevance.  Usually these remarks or statements are prefaces with a link to a blog or a photo/graphic.

The other type of G+ post people make is considered the less desirable type of posting.  I am not sure why so many people prefer to use this method but posting Only a Link without any original content or remark does not produce effective interaction.

This style of social networking is prevalent to how many spammers or people who have a misunderstanding of social media will use to gain prevalence in their search rankings.  People using the Link Only…or Hit and Run as it is commonly referred to…, usually find the number of people who place them in their G+ Circles going down..rapidly.  Good to hear that Google is looking into discounting the Link Only posts.

Commenting

Since a comment field is available on every type of post on G+ one can take it Google is encouraging comments.

Posting a Comment …especially a supportive or constructive form of a remark or statement… is the top ranking form of interaction on G+.

However, I placed Commenting number 2 in order of effective G+ interaction since there are many people who ONLY Comment and never post any original material in their profile page.  One has to question these people’s motives and after reviewing a few Comment Only people profiles it became clear they do so in hopes their comments will lead people to view their spammy looking business services they display in the banner header of their personal profile page.

Unfortunately, many people do not want comments made to their posts.  Sometimes cutting off the comments is warranted but most of the time it is to keep anyone from disagreeing with their point of views.   This really hurts the person blocking comments.

Commenting is a basic form of socializing and offers people in a social community the opportunity to express their opinion, to socialize or ask questions.

Share

The Share feature on G+ is the most powerful of all forms of interaction.  Having a Post shared by others is the biggest honor they could receive.  Sharing a G+ post means the author of the post has delivered content to the space so profound that nothing else can really be said better about the subject.

Sharing a post is also an easy way to continue a conversation from one circle of interest to another circle of similar interests.

G+ has made it easy to share content with just clicking on one button.  Once the Share button is  clicked it becomes a Post which allows for additional remarks and comments to be made.

Of course, there are the Share Happy people who just Share other people’s post without making any comment or statement why. In a quick exchange of questions/answers I had with one of the Happy Sharers I found this particular person was told by a “G+ Guru” the should go through their stream each day and share all posts since it will trick Google into seeing them as an “Ultimate Interacter”(…believe me, I couldn’t make up these phrases this person provided.)

Sharing content is a huge part of interacting and should be frequently done but moderately.

+1

The +1 feature has to be the easiest interaction feature on G+, but questions still, after almost two years, are echoing through G+ on what does it mean when someone clicks on the +1?

To some the +1 is a lazy form of interaction and is the only form of interaction many people use.  The debate goes on if the +1 is a true form of interacting or just another form of appearing to interactive with people to trick the Google Search program into thinking they are interactive so they get a higher placement on the Google Search engine.

What the +1 button means to many people is a sign of support towards someone’s content they made on a post or as an acknowledgement that they read the person’s post.

It is still unclear why a complete stranger hits the +1 button on a post

In another interaction I had with a person I found that each day would go down their G+ stream and hit the +1 button was AGAIN another person being told by a G+ Expert, ..this time in a paid seminar…, that hitting enough +1 buttons each day will trick Google into seeing the person as someone who is interactive.  They also were told by the presenter of the seminar that G+ was a complete waste of time and the only value someone can get out of G+ is to daily go through their entire stream to +1 all posts…. then go back to Twitting.

So this is what I have found as the ways to interact on G+ that really work.  Now for the question of how many and what is the balance of usage of these features.

Where to Spend Time

Like anything else, when someone uses only one of the interaction features as their ONLY form of interaction their existence on G+ could be questioned. The question then becomes…

What is a good percentage of each type of posts should a person make to be viewed as someone who understands what social networking is all about?

Here is what I found as a good ratio of usage of the different interaction features that works for me.

  • Original Post 40%
  • Comments      30%
  • Share                20%
  • +1                      10%

Granted the Share feature is the most used interaction tool on G+ and does bring in the most valued information or content.

For the more content heavy providers the Post with a link to their blog or supporting sites would be their strongest interaction feature.  For the social butterflies, the Comment and +1 feature becomes their prevalent features with Shared Button as a close second place.

Use It or Lose It

It truly is unfortunate there are still people fighting the fact G+ is taking control of the social space for personal and business interests.  What I have found is happening is most people are entering G+ using other social platforms method of interaction.  This just will not work in the Google overseen environment.

Many people are just not getting a good start on G+ and are taking the advice of people who are not understanding the change Google is making in social networking.  This results in the majority of people on G+ not understanding what they are doing on G+ and just doing what someone else is telling them to do.

Hopefully, newbies of G+ will find people who do understand G+ and the direction social networking is taking.  I hope what I have found on how the interaction tools should be used is of help..if not..let me know how I can help.

Category : GAINMORE | Leadership | Blog
7
May

BlackboardQuestion.jpgSometimes being the Answer Man for so many interesting questions concerning how to use G+ can be fun and other times it can be very thought provoking.  Recently, the question I was asked recently was both.

I was asked…

What percent of interaction on Google+ should be spend on posting, commenting, sharing and +1 people’s posts, comments and shares?…and which of the functions produces more interaction?

This was a great question that lead me to find that nobody really has addressed the amount of effort a person should spend using the different forms of interaction on Google+.  Of course the question came up on how much time should someone spend using each of the interaction features.  Before that can be determined an explanation of the features and which ones are more important needs to be discussed.

The Good, Bad and Ugly!

To answer these questions I started looking at how I and others are using the G+ interaction features.  What I found was rather exciting but I also found that the dark side of SEO and Social Networking is rapidly moving into G+.

Hopefully offering this look at how to effectively use the G+ interaction features and how they are used the wrong way will steer people to understand the fact they need to use all of the features if they are going to be seen by Google as someone who is truly interactive.

Following is what works for most of us so I am sure it would work for everyone.

Posts

Posting original material, making heartfelt statements and linking to  posts offering relevant data or content is by far the number one feature that produces the most interaction on G+.

I consider there to be two types of Posts people make on G+.  The more favorable type of Post is the original text material reflecting an original thought or remark on something of relevance.  Usually these remarks or statements are prefaces with a link to a blog or a photo/graphic.

The other type of G+ post people make is considered the less desirable type of posting.  I am not sure why so many people prefer to use this method but posting Only a Link without any original content or remark does not produce effective interaction.

This style of social networking is prevalent to how many spammers or people who have a misunderstanding of social media will use to gain prevalence in their search rankings.  People using the Link Only…or Hit and Run as it is commonly referred to…, usually find the number of people who place them in their G+ Circles going down..rapidly.  Good to hear that Google is looking into discounting the Link Only posts.

Commenting

Since a comment field is available on every type of post on G+ one can take it Google is encouraging comments.

Posting a Comment …especially a supportive or constructive form of a remark or statement… is the top ranking form of interaction on G+.

However, I placed Commenting number 2 in order of effective G+ interaction since there are many people who ONLY Comment and never post any original material in their profile page.  One has to question these people’s motives and after reviewing a few Comment Only people profiles it became clear they do so in hopes their comments will lead people to view their spammy looking business services they display in the banner header of their personal profile page.

Unfortunately, many people do not want comments made to their posts.  Sometimes cutting off the comments is warranted but most of the time it is to keep anyone from disagreeing with their point of views.   This really hurts the person blocking comments.

Commenting is a basic form of socializing and offers people in a social community the opportunity to express their opinion, to socialize or ask questions.

Share

The Share feature on G+ is the most powerful of all forms of interaction.  Having a Post shared by others is the biggest honor they could receive.  Sharing a G+ post means the author of the post has delivered content to the space so profound that nothing else can really be said better about the subject.

Sharing a post is also an easy way to continue a conversation from one circle of interest to another circle of similar interests.

G+ has made it easy to share content with just clicking on one button.  Once the Share button is  clicked it becomes a Post which allows for additional remarks and comments to be made.

Of course, there are the Share Happy people who just Share other people’s post without making any comment or statement why. In a quick exchange of questions/answers I had with one of the Happy Sharers I found this particular person was told by a “G+ Guru” the should go through their stream each day and share all posts since it will trick Google into seeing them as an “Ultimate Interacter”(…believe me, I couldn’t make up these phrases this person provided.)

Sharing content is a huge part of interacting and should be frequently done but moderately.

+1

The +1 feature has to be the easiest interaction feature on G+, but questions still, after almost two years, are echoing through G+ on what does it mean when someone clicks on the +1?

To some the +1 is a lazy form of interaction and is the only form of interaction many people use.  The debate goes on if the +1 is a true form of interacting or just another form of appearing to interactive with people to trick the Google Search program into thinking they are interactive so they get a higher placement on the Google Search engine.

What the +1 button means to many people is a sign of support towards someone’s content they made on a post or as an acknowledgement that they read the person’s post.

It is still unclear why a complete stranger hits the +1 button on a post

In another interaction I had with a person I found that each day would go down their G+ stream and hit the +1 button was AGAIN another person being told by a G+ Expert, ..this time in a paid seminar…, that hitting enough +1 buttons each day will trick Google into seeing the person as someone who is interactive.  They also were told by the presenter of the seminar that G+ was a complete waste of time and the only value someone can get out of G+ is to daily go through their entire stream to +1 all posts…. then go back to Twitting.

So this is what I have found as the ways to interact on G+ that really work.  Now for the question of how many and what is the balance of usage of these features.

Where to Spend Time

Like anything else, when someone uses only one of the interaction features as their ONLY form of interaction their existence on G+ could be questioned. The question then becomes…

What is a good percentage of each type of posts should a person make to be viewed as someone who understands what social networking is all about?

Here is what I found as a good ratio of usage of the different interaction features that works for me.

  • Original Post 40%
  • Comments      30%
  • Share                20%
  • +1                      10%

Granted the Share feature is the most used interaction tool on G+ and does bring in the most valued information or content.

For the more content heavy providers the Post with a link to their blog or supporting sites would be their strongest interaction feature.  For the social butterflies, the Comment and +1 feature becomes their prevalent features with Shared Button as a close second place.

Use It or Lose It

It truly is unfortunate there are still people fighting the fact G+ is taking control of the social space for personal and business interests.  What I have found is happening is most people are entering G+ using other social platforms method of interaction.  This just will not work in the Google overseen environment.

Many people are just not getting a good start on G+ and are taking the advice of people who are not understanding the change Google is making in social networking.  This results in the majority of people on G+ not understanding what they are doing on G+ and just doing what someone else is telling them to do.

Hopefully, newbies of G+ will find people who do understand G+ and the direction social networking is taking.  I hope what I have found on how the interaction tools should be used is of help..if not..let me know how I can help.

Category : GAINMORE | Leadership | Blog
3
May

I find it interesting to learn more about how to organize for a move.

Addison Moving Service, Full House Moving’s, Advice:  Important Things To Remember!

Packing your old house and preparing to move to your new one involves hard work, planning and patience.

The following advice is for making the process simple so you can streamline your move and get started on your new life.

Preparation

Create a checklist of all the items that will be packed before you start filling even one box. Make sure the list is numbered, which makes it easy to remember the items. Place the numbers on each of the packed boxes with items inside, matching them according to the list. Not only numbers, but it’s recommended that you list the items inside the box so that you don’t have to run around and determine the contents of the boxes.

Make sure to pick up a number of boxes, more than you think you’ll need: Scarcity of boxes will lead you to packing incompatible items inside one box. It’s especially important to protect precious items:

  • Antiques
  • Silverwares
  • Jewelry

By placing them in their proper storage units.

Color-code each room

Use colored stickers on the box containing relevant items. Once you reach your new home, place a sticker on the door of each room that matches the color. This will not only keep you organized, but help us as well in determining where everything goes.

Organization

Keep items in a proper order so they won’t get misplaced during the move: For example, place the bulbs with the lamps & don’t stack them separately. Tape smaller items to larger ones & make sure cables/electronic items are stored in resealable bags.

Established in 1988, Addison Moving Service, Full House Moving, takes pride in being able to provide nearly any type of moving service that you could need. We’re conveniently located and serve the entire DFW metroplex area including Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Double Oak, Garland, Mesquite, Wylie, Rowlett, Rockwall, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Downtown Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Highland Park and the surrounding suburbs.

Category : GAINMORE | Leadership | Blog
2
May

googlepluspageslogo.pngI am asked, nearly daily, some sort of question about Google Plus.  They range from mind numbing questions like.. Do you call it Google Plus or Google+ or G+? …to can I use HootSuite to post to G+?  All of them are good questions..well almost all of them.  There is one question I get asked over and over that really comes in the form of a statement or remark but forms into a question related to..Why should I use G+?

WHY?

The statement I hear the most usually comes from an acquaintance asking me why they don’t see me on Twitter or Facebook anymore.  The conversation then goes to me replying that I find G+ more beneficial to both professionally and socially.  Then that brings on the remarks that usually go like this…

“..Really!?!, I used Google+ and just don’t get the interaction I get from Facebook or Twitter.  I hear there just are not that many people on G+ for it to be taken seriously as a place to get a message out on a cause.”

Then here comes the question that follows…so why should I waste my time on G+?

Reason

What I find out, from the countless times I have drilled down to the root reason these people have with feeling G+ does not have the interaction as other social spaces, has to do with how they are using G+..or the lack of using G+ maybe more accurate.  As I stand there listening to their rant on how lame G+ is for any business endeavor I make a quick search on my phone of their G+ profile to find  they have nearly nothing in their profile and 90% of the time post only links to their Facebook posts.  This generally shows me they are trying to use G+ as Facebook and not as what G+ is to be used for.

Lack of Understanding

Obviously, there are still a large number of people who want G+ to be Facebook.  Why?  The answer to WHY usually has to do with how people deal with the need to Change.

Lack of understanding of how G+ really works and knowing it’s underlying benefits rank very high as another reason why people are not grabbing what G+ does the other spaces can touch.   Maybe this is the fault of Google and how they are marketing the platform..or lack of marketing on how the platform is to be used.

Peer Pressure

Peer pressure plays a large part  with why many people shun away from finding out how G+ works.  There is a fear many people have with losing whatever influence they feel they have on other spaces.

The fear of being looked down at as a trader to others who are influential to so many people offline also keeps many people from venturing over to G+ with an open mind to finding the value of G+.

Of course, many people do not like the thought of starting over which everyone who enters G+ in the right mindset has to do.  For many, starting over would be a good thing, but that requires positive thinking which leads to why most people who make these statements on their not being any interaction on G+ tend to not be very positive thinkers.

Social is Interacting

I have always said to those who seem to think their is no interaction on G+ that there will not be any interaction until there is some interaction.  You have to use G+ to get anything out of it and what I am finding is people are not using G+.  If they would spend half the time they spend on other spaces on G+ I am for certain they would not get telling they don’t see any interaction on G+.

Whether you call it Google Plus, Google+ or G+ makes no difference, but makes for the first question you should post from G+..I’ll be there to answer it..as will millions of others.

Bottomline: Social networking and social media is changing to Social Search.  To be part of the new dirction social is moving you will have to be on G+.  The sooner you get on G+ the sooner you will gain traction.  To benefit from Google Plus you have to be interactive.  You have got to use G+ to get anything out of it, so Use It, will ya?

Let me know how I can help.

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27
Apr

NetOfferThere are comprehensive marketing strategy companies, then there is NetOffer.  They really do have some great ideas.

Dallas Marketing Company, Netoffer, Discusses Developing New Business Ideas With Online Marketing Services.

Are you looking for small business idea and the online marketing company to develop them?

At NetOffer, we are experts in providing comprehensive marketing services that give you the tools to develop all aspects of your online small business marketing affordably.

Where the Action Takes Place

NetOffer, based in Dallas, Texas but working with small businesses & artists all over the continental US, offers:

  • Website design
  • Development
  • Online advertising
  • PPC
  • Google adwords campaigns
  • Social media promotion
  • Marketing including facebook promotion and twitter promotions
  • Youtube promotion and video presentations/editing

Videos Rule

Video marketing is an effective way to provide a powerful message for your current and potential clients. A simple, but effective, video presentation can bridge the gap between you and those customers.

With small business’ in mind, NetOffer’s Marketing Services possess a range of services, with an effective platform and business marketing strategy: because, simply put, business’ need access to a full range of Digital Marketing services in order to execute their online promotions effectively.

Making Small Business Big Business

If you’re business, no matter how large or small, is ready to take the step forward in utilizing our powerful Marketing Services for your local area, contact us today at 214-772-6854.

Get in touch with us to talk about the ways in which we can improve your business with our powerful Marketing Services: It can be the first step in not only establishing more business with a larger market share, but building a loyal customer base that will promote you by word of mouth.
Dallas Marketing Company, NetOffer.com, is an online internet & social media marketing company. If you have questions about how you can build a community online with NetOffer, please call 214-772-6854.

 

 

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27
Apr

Everyone plays a number of roles as a leader and in their relationships with others. The essence of personality, according to Raimundo, is the sum of the roles I play.

“And what do you do?”

How many times have you been asked this question? How many times have you asked it? My guess is more than once or twice.

When answering this question, most people respond with their job title or their job function: I’m a banker, I’m the CEO, I’m a teacher. Or they launch into their ‘elevator pitch’. We define ourselves often by

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19
Apr

FAQ Granbury HVAC Contractor Addresses FAQs About Heating and CoolingAfter talking to a number of people who attempting to start up their A/C units the past few days it became apparent they needed to know a few of these answers to their questions. 

Granbury HVAC Contractor, Glenn-Aire, Addresses FAQ’s About Heating and Cooling.

Listed below are several frequently asked questions regarding air conditioning systems.  Please take a moment to review the answers, and then contact us if you have any additional questions.

Please discuss why my indoor A/C coil/pipes/compressor has a build up of ice on top of it.

When your air conditioner has an indoor coil covered with ice, the ice build up typically signifies your air conditioner is either experiencing a low refrigerant level or has a clogged air filter. Whatever the case may be, your unit’s coil will become increasingly cool until the point during which the condensation will completely turn into ice.  An iced over coil can be devastating to the air conditioner’s health; ice is a common cause of bad compressors.

If you notice ice on your AC, first power down the system, and then inspect its air filter. Should the filter not be clogged, then the AC unit likely needs service.

Does my conditioner use freon? What about freon being “illegal?”

Current laws prohibit the use of R-22 in NEW systems after the year 2010. Also, legislation has set a cap on the production of R-22, and this will likely create increases in pricing as supply continues to tighten. However, R-22 will still be available for servicing your air conditioner for years to come.

What can I do to fix “hot spots” found within my home?

If you notice variations of temperature within your house, then you likely have duct work installed that is incorrectly sized.  The possibility exists that one of our many service technicians will be able to reconstruct the duct system in order to better improve airflow. Alternatively, we may be able to replace the windows within the hot room(s) with “Low-E” glass or perhaps have existing windows tinted. Window tinting should reduce sun load creating a cooler room while saving you energy at the same time.

My AC has a bad compressor. Do you recommend the system be repaired or replaced?

There are many reasons for which your compressor may have failed. One possibility is “burnout.” When burnout occurs, acid and burnt varnish are distributed throughout the system contaminating both the indoor and outdoor coils as well as the refrigerant piping.  Cleaning this oil can be a painful process.  Further, the oil can contaminate and shorten the lifespan of any newly installed compressor. When a burnout occurs, we suggest having the entire air conditioning system replaced.

However, if the compressor has failed because of a broken valve, a lightning strike, etc., then compressor replacement is a realistic option. When you arrive at this conclusion, then you  should consider the current age of the system so that you may better ascertain the value proposition.

Granbury H.V.A.C. Contractor, Glenn-Aire, was established in 1975 as a sole proprietorship by Glenn D. Cornelius and is located in Granbury, Hood County, Texas. The business has operated uninterrupted under the same name since originally formed. In March of 2005, after 30 years, Glenn decided to retire and turned over the helm to Jeff McKenzie.

For Collin County, TX AC repair, please visit Total Air.
For Hood County, TX AC repair, please visit Glenn-Aire Company.
For Fort Collins, CO AC repair, please visit Poudre Valley Air.

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19
Apr

One thing I am hearing from people who have pets and are moving is they didn’t even think about the Pet until they started moving.  Here are some tips to think about if you have pets and are moving.

Highland Park Moving Service, Full House Moving: Advice On Moving With Pets.

Moving is a stressful time for both humans and also their canine friends. But you will find the actions you take to create life easier for them will benefit both of you..

Buying Problems

  • You should first consider the new property as buying potential problems ahead of time. Do you think there are any holes in the fence? Is the fence too low? Where your dog will probably escape into an unfamiliar neighborhood? You don’t need to arrive, with all your furniture and belongings packed up, only to have the added stress of locating your wandering dog. Find out if the area you are moving to has problems with heart worm or paralysis ticks. This is particularly important should you be moving nationally or overseas.

In Case Of Emergency

  • To be ready for all possible contingencies, know where the closest after-hours animal emergency center is. If you will find there is a serious problem, you’ll be able to deal with it quickly, without searching the neighborhood. You may also decide if your old vet has any recommendations for hospitals in the area. And it’s a good idea to get a copy of your dog’s veterinary history before you go, particularly if he/she has ongoing problems.

Road Trip

  • Are you going to be traveling by car? Has your puppy traveled in the car before? Dogs can get carsick too. Don’t feed your puppy for 4 or so hours before you need to leave.In case your dog salivates a lot with you, be sure to take plenty of towels along. You may consider crating him for the journey. In case you have a grid that you can put in the bottom of the crate, he’ll remain dry.

A Quick Drive

  • In case your dog has never been in the car before, try taking him for brief trips before you move. Some dogs can get nervous in cars: he’ll possess a chance to adapt to experiences. Try avoiding trips in heavy traffic, however. The frequent stops and starts in traffic could make your beloved animal feel nauseous.

If you’re moving quite far away out of your old home, you might want to take along some water, enough to last him days. Some dogs can get sick when getting used to new water, because of the different ‘bugs.’ While he will adapt to the new water, it may be much easier on him physically and emotionally if he’s feeling well.

In case your dog does escape after the move, it helps to have a recent photograph of him. If you are traveling by car, make sure you stop regularly, so that he has a chance to possess a drink, and go to the bathroom.

Established in 1988, Highland Park Moving, Full House Moving, takes pride in being able to provide nearly any type of moving service that you could need. We’re conveniently located and serve the entire DFW metroplex area including Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Double Oak, Garland, Mesquite, Wylie, Rowlett, Rockwall, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Downtown Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Highland Park and the surrounding suburbs.

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