How does Google plus help ?

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Hi all,

I have integrated most of my social media accounts to my Google plus account. Not sure how does Google plus helps me?

Should I send traffic there ? Any help be appreciated.

Thanks,
Del
#google #google plus #seo
  • Profile picture of the author cashflowbaby
    it will help your website get fast page rank
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    • Profile picture of the author Delsworld
      Originally Posted by cashflowbaby View Post

      it will help your website get fast page rank
      Thanks cash, but how?
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      • Profile picture of the author Lokahi
        Originally Posted by Delsworld View Post

        Thanks cash, but how?
        The links coming from Google+ are still do follow; unlike Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    It depends on what you mean by "help".

    In what way?

    For me, G+ is just another channel to syndicate content. The more channels, the more entry points to my websites. The more entry points, the more traffic.

    On top of this, you have the social aspect, which in this environment is worth having. G+ links also show up in WMT, so they have credible value.
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  • Profile picture of the author metalsguru
    Google plus is one of channel of social marketing. It will be useful when you have a list of quality friend in circle with you. So, if you have about 5000 friends in circle. You may promote the products or service on that. That's the way the earn money.
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  • Profile picture of the author aizaku
    its helps your google rankings because google plus is google. Its all just so googlicious!

    other then that, it keeps you connected with your audience.
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    • Profile picture of the author justbringit
      G+ likes to a page can increase the value of that page in search engines since many users suggest your page by g+ its recommended by google to use google plus in your websites so that the user interest for that particular page will be noted with and that can possibly help to rank your websites higher in searches......
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      • Profile picture of the author dexter315
        I have found Google+ very useful in helping to get websites ranked higher. In one weekend, just asking 5 friends to +1 my website I was able to jump from #5 in the rankings to #2 without doing anything else. This wasn't for a super competitive search phrase, but I do think that it shows that Google puts emphases on what people are sharing and +1 on Google+.
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  • Profile picture of the author msu
    Here a guide I posted a while back that might help:
    The Google Plus Guide for People Who Hate Google Plus

    Basically, G+ is your hotline to Google to say, "Hey lots of people like this content - you should rank it well". I've over-simplified it but that's it in a nutshell. I recommend putting some effort into getting +1s, it's helped with my organic SEO a lot lately.
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  • Profile picture of the author MisterMunch
    Google+ is an awsome community. I started using it back in february and have recieved 3 job offers (freelance) without even trying. Just connecting and discussing with people interrested in tech and marketing.

    Another benefit of Google+ is the profile picture you get in the SERPS when you connect your website and web 2.0s'. It is hard to measure but I have heard reports of 50-150 % increase in SERP CTR just from using this image.

    If you bother to connect with people on Google+ you will get a lot of reshares and +1's for your content. This help ranking each article. If your audience is interrested in the theme of your website and your content is interresting you also get some traffic each time you share a post or once in a while from your profile page.

    Being an authority on Google+ will help increase your author rank. Author rank might be the new ranking factor. Your personality on Google+ will explain to Google if you and your content is trustworthy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Delsworld
    Thanks everyone for the explanations and guide. Next time I do article submissions I'll throw my Google+ URL in the mix.
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    • Profile picture of the author MisterMunch
      Originally Posted by Delsworld View Post

      Thanks everyone for the explanations and guide. Next time I do article submissions I'll throw my Google+ URL in the mix.
      Remember to use the rel="author" tag in the link, and list the article in your Google+ profile under "Contributor to".

      In many article directories you will have a profile page. Try to link to this instead and keep your google+ link under your profile image to be displayed on each article.

      It will take a week or two before the image get indexed, but you can test it in Google rich snipplets tester.
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  • Profile picture of the author crissie
    Google+ seems more like a simple, somewhat naive attempt at getting into the social network market. I havent felt much difference from using it. Don't see too many new people or businesses using it either.

    By the way - Tomorrow is a big day!
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  • Profile picture of the author SuperKristen
    Google plus help many ways to drive traffic, getting position in SERP, authorship and so on.
    As many people share and plus your posts, you get more possibilities to rank higher in SERP.
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    • Profile picture of the author Delsworld
      Originally Posted by SuperKristen View Post

      Google plus help many ways to drive traffic, getting position in SERP, authorship and so on.
      As many people share and plus your posts, you get more possibilities to rank higher in SERP.
      I think using as authorship plays a big role in it. Builds credibility.

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Ellie M
    Thanks, Delsworld, for posting this question. I had the same question myself and you got logs of great answers!
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  • Profile picture of the author Tim Franklin
    Google plus may be a good example of yet another failed Google attempt at generating additional revenue, by attempting to find a way to stop the "bleeding" by its apparent lack of a social presence, however this is what happens when you let software engineers play with a computer, they come up with an overly complex solution that fails to catch on.

    This is yet another Google Toy that will soon be cast aside when the paint wears off.
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  • Profile picture of the author MonitorScout
    Google + is spectacular, increases business opportunities, fast and direct communication with customers and prospect, using the most advanced media technology, also have Google + means you are part of the best tool to propagate your business or organization online.
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  • Profile picture of the author 102drive
    So getting lots of +1's for your content will gradually help your keywords get ranked higher
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  • Profile picture of the author vingasoline
    Hi guys.Maybe this is ot but can someone point me to a good google plus local wso? Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author akoonapg
    I used Google plus to share my articles from my blog and when someone else likes my post and shares it, it shows up on Google.com and people will see the same keywords when searching for something. my article even showed up on bing.com
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  • Profile picture of the author cwill184
    Google +1's definitely help in the saerch rankings, similar to link building it does seem to give your page or article more credibility.
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  • Profile picture of the author ronnieavelino
    Originally Posted by Delsworld View Post

    Hi all,

    I have integrated most of my social media accounts to my Google plus account. Not sure how does Google plus helps me?

    Should I send traffic there ? Any help be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Del
    Google+ help your sites ranking in Personal Search, it means when many people will +1 your post or website it will show improvement in personal search.

    Regards,

    Ronnie
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  • Profile picture of the author Brad Hodge
    You can style the Group of peoples like contacts and others. If even they are not your friend. You can receive there bring up to date. Add your interest into Google Plus and it will return you the stuff that you want
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  • Profile picture of the author fiverrfreak
    Google plus helps to increase your business visibility, so you should share information that entertain and interest people.
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  • Profile picture of the author jasonBCT
    Aside from the amazing community and the ease of interaction (coupled with G+'s overall awesomeness), I'm finding my sites ranking quite well with the implement of the +1 button on all our webpages. I'm in a competitive field and I've gained a couple positions since then.
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  • Profile picture of the author pitterz
    2 words: "Author Rank"

    By having a g+ account and using the rel=author you are putting your name to your content and if you continuously pump out good content that people engage with (socially, links etc) then Google knows that your a quality author in your niche and you will be rewarded. Also if lots of people have you in their circles (which they will over time if you pump out and share great stuff) then this will add to your author rank. Then whatever you post that is attributed to you will have an advantage in ranking in the serps.

    Other benefits are another social channel to build an audience and syndicate your content which could attract more +1s and attention etc which will help with . . well everything really!

    Oh and your pic in the serps which increases CTR and possibly trust
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  • Profile picture of the author pitterz
    Oh and don't forget to "optimize" your G+ profile!

    Fill it out in full dropping in relevant keywords, treat the tagline like an onsite title, the intro fill out in full like 300+ words but positioning yourself as an expert and keeping it on topic (you can put html links in this too), fill out all the profile or as much as you can, add links to all your other profiles so its easy for big G to match them up and make sure the profiles on the rest of your social accounts match the G+ one.
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    • Profile picture of the author Delsworld
      Originally Posted by pitterz View Post

      Oh and don't forget to "optimize" your G+ profile!

      Fill it out in full dropping in relevant keywords, treat the tagline like an onsite title, the intro fill out in full like 300+ words but positioning yourself as an expert and keeping it on topic (you can put html links in this too), fill out all the profile or as much as you can, add links to all your other profiles so its easy for big G to match them up and make sure the profiles on the rest of your social accounts match the G+ one.
      Great advise Pitterz. I will definitely do this. Thanks a lot.
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  • Profile picture of the author alexseoking
    G+ made by Google to compete with Facebook. It has so many similar factors but I think Facebook is more dominant. But G+ could be a good way to get the attention of Google web crawlers to make your site appear in higher ranks for the Google search results.
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  • Profile picture of the author eternalsongbird
    Google+ is a good place for social marketing. If u have a good number of friends in your circle, it will be beneficial to promote your market.
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  • Profile picture of the author syedqurat
    Good for generate traffic and also help with serp.
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  • Profile picture of the author eternalsongbird
    Like other social media sites Google+ helps you to generate traffic and your traffic will help you to get good PR.
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  • Profile picture of the author georgescifo
    After seeing all the above post, is seems pretty clear to me that it is high time that I turn seriously towards Google plus. All the days, I was having a hit and run attitude at G+ and hence did not yield good results. Need to concentrate more on G+
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  • Profile picture of the author danilion55
    Google plus votes helps to improve your ranking in search results and also increases your author rank value
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  • Profile picture of the author donsdeals
    Google plus makes it easy to syndicate your content. For instance if you receive a photo in gmail and want to share it, just hover over the photo and a button will appear to let you send it to G+. Sharing buttons are very easy to put on your site/blog. Google is placing a lot a value on G+ shares, and you have a chance for your content to go viral. G+ shares are like votes! It's also great for branding.
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  • Profile picture of the author 102drive
    Google + will be beneficial for your business in the same aspect that Facebook is. Only real difference is that Google's algorithm will identify and appreciate your heavy presence on Google + over any other social media platform.

    I actually specialize in Social Media management so if you would like some further information and help optimizing your businesses stamp in the social media world you can reach me on Skype at PatHartoonian
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  • Profile picture of the author redchillies
    G+ provides more number of entry points to your website and helps in increasing the traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author resz
    Good for generate traffic and also help with serp. I recommend putting some effort into getting +1s, it's helped with my organic SEO a lot lately.
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    • Profile picture of the author JimConnolly5
      Google+ (pronounced and sometimes written as Google Plus, sometimes abbreviated as G+) is a multilingual social networking and identity service owned and operated by Google Inc. It was launched on June 28, 2011.
      In the "Stream," which occupies the middle of three columns on the page, users see updates from those in their Circles. There is an input box which allows users to enter a post. Along with the text entry field there are icons to upload and share photos and videos. The Stream can be filtered to show only posts from specific Circles.
      "Circles" enable users to organize people into groups for sharing across various Google products and services. Although other users may be able to view a list of people in a user's collection of Circles, they cannot view the names of those Circles. The privacy settings also allow users to hide the users in their Circles as well as who has them in their Circle. Organization is done through a drag-and-drop interface. This system replaces the typical friends list function used by sites such as Facebook. After adding a user to a Circle, it isn't until they are notified and have manually drag-and-dropped the other user to one of their circles that they are mutually in each other's Circles. Since September 26, 2011 users can share Circles; it's a one-time share, so if the creator of the Circle updates the members, people's shared copies won't be updated.


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  • Profile picture of the author 9999
    For all those who are using Google + page to get +1's, are you using a Google + for Business or a Google + Personal account?
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    • Profile picture of the author B2012Charlie
      Hey,

      I am also using Google+ for sharing my websites. I think its a good way to promote ur websites by increasing ur social network. You can add multiple professional people in ur circle (or network) at a time. In this way ur website would be visible to the people whom u added in ur circle. You can also use some other social media sites such as stumbleupon, facebook, twitter, plurk for sharing ur websites.
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    • Profile picture of the author CoachManny
      Originally Posted by 9999 View Post

      For all those who are using Google + page to get +1's, are you using a Google + for Business or a Google + Personal account?
      I use it a lot for business but for the most part I try to be personal in connecting with people.

      I'm of the belief that in my business (and probably most) it's about building relationships. Not just for business purposes but for trust purposes as well.

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  • Profile picture of the author CoachManny
    Originally Posted by Delsworld View Post

    Hi all,

    I have integrated most of my social media accounts to my Google plus account. Not sure how does Google plus helps me?

    Should I send traffic there ? Any help be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Del
    I've recently started using this a lot more.

    I don't necessarily send traffic there but I use it just like Facebook and post my link and get to know many other users and use the circles. I don't distinguish circles so much in separating who I post to.

    I'm still getting the hang of it.

    I'm noticing a lot of people starting to use the hangout feature quite often.

    Manny
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  • Profile picture of the author Cyborgaus
    Google Plus helps in getting good page ranks through its easier to measure social signals from Google Plus because they own it. It’s easier to tweak stuff in Google Plus in order for them to get better social signals to integrate into their ranking factors. People would be driven to use Google Plus due to the fact that it will have more bearing in search engine social signals factor.
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    Google Plus is an important tool for both big as well as small businesses. There's an increase in SEO, hosting a hangout, expansion of content distribution, connect with tech savvy audience, segmentation of audience, networking and exploring.
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