Will Google+ work for your business?

[MrSS]

When I logged in to my G+ account, one of my friends posted this.
Before you comment YES, NO or any reaction, read the article first.

SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Social Media — tracks feedback from leading marketers about social media practices and issues.

Last week in a post on Google+, Larry Page opened for business Google’s latest leap into social networking, Google+ Pages. In the announcement blog post, Google SVP of engineering Vic Gundotra wrote now you can “build relationships with all the things you care about — from local businesses to global brands.” Gundotra continued, “The initial launch of Google+ Pages brings us a little bit closer [to our vision], but we’ve still got lots of improvements planned.”

Now, Will Google+ work for your business? Go!

Full article at: http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/20...your-business/

[indybail]

Since I was unable to find a link I can't comment on the article, but I would still like to answer your question.

I believe Google+ Pages will be a part of our business plan. While Facebook will remain the leader in social media marketing for the foreseeable future, Google + provides a superior platform for our internal communications and sharing with associates and established clients.

As + Pages further intergrates Google applications I foresee us employing + Pages more and more.

[flocon]

I think that it also depends on the ability of Google to make its Google+ viral. The more people Google attracts the more interesting it might look for marketers.

[MrSS]

Originally Posted by prcys

As we know that g+ is the huge social network and also it has built the business platform separately. But as many person will try to promote their business through g+. So competition is going to be so tough for all. And as there are reputed business also on the network and it will not be easy for small business to make their space. So i would like to say that for the big business it is going to be so beneficial and for the small business it will be so hard.

Indeed it's hard for small businesses to withstand the competition to big players. But the thing is, Google+ is there to have another medium of web presence. Though small or established business are all around, for me what matters most is you are there.

Originally Posted by indybail

Since I was unable to find a link I can't comment on the article, but I would still like to answer your question.

I believe Google+ Pages will be a part of our business plan. While Facebook will remain the leader in social media marketing for the foreseeable future, Google + provides a superior platform for our internal communications and sharing with associates and established clients.

As + Pages further intergrates Google applications I foresee us employing + Pages more and more.

Sorry I forgot the link. Maybe that's why there's no so much response yet. Thanks for reminding me. Sir snakeair already added the link, kudos to him.
I also love Google+'s way providing communication, my friend told me they are using Google+ as their way of chatting / conference.

Originally Posted by flocon

I think that it also depends on the ability of Google to make its Google+ viral. The more people Google attracts the more interesting it might look for marketers.

Good thing is people are now aware of Google+, but not everyone esp. those who are not in IT field. I have asked my friend if they know Google+, I got same response "What is it?". LOL

[Anton Zaleski]

I bet they would integrate G+ rates into search mechanics. I could hardly believe they hadn't done that from the very beginning.

[serena85]

There are opinions and opinions, everyone is entitled to one and mine is that G+ is already helping me.

[noelagnote]

Right now? not yet i don't see so much impact of google + in my site. However, I still believe that in time it will benefit my website.

[toorhamza]

Yes noelagnote is right.......Google+ will have a great impact on search engine ranking.

[seolyka2]

Our G+ Page is just new so I don't see any impact yet to our business. For me, I think it's better to be there for you to have additional channel or medium to build your online presence.

[balivillas]

Here's the thing, when people do connect with the business' social pages, one usually shows that they support the business or want to keep in touch with it. While two social pages to connect with is either the customer wants to have it in their list of interest or they're a fan. But having three social pages to maintain and keep tracks too maybe too much and becomes redundant.

[SeoInVOgue]

It will work I think because the same thing has worked very effectively with Facebook hasn't it?
However the thing to be noticed is that whether Google plus will be able to get huge user base like Facebook or not!

[rjr]

Originally Posted by Anton Zaleski

I bet they would integrate G+ rates into search mechanics. I could hardly believe they hadn't done that from the very beginning.

They already have.

I always have to logout or switch browsers to get the generic search results.

[Ydeveloper]

When it was introduced, I was thinking that it's just the copy of facebook page, but gradually, it has been growing and after that we found many updates including the better notifications box as compare to facebook. I really like this!!

[snakeair]

Instead of creating a new thread, I'd thought i would post this blog post in here to discuss also with the thread creators linked blog post.

Is Creating A Google+ Brand Page Worth Your Time?

Social networking is quickly becoming one of the most popular platforms for business advertisement, because it is one of the most effective. Some businesses are eager to jump on every new network available. However, it can become a logistical nightmare to manage several social accounts; keeping them up-to-date, relevant, and effective.

Therefore, many are not eager at all to join yet another social network. So, is Google+ Pages worth your time?

Continued at: http://www.famousbloggers.net/google...orth-time.html

Yes on FB business create there fan page to communicate with the clients, run contests and other stuff related to there business but is Google+ pages worth it? Read the blog post before commenting and also don't forget to post your thoughts on the thread creators blog post.

[mjtaylor]

Originally Posted by serena85

There are opinions and opinions, everyone is entitled to one and mine is that G+ is already helping me.

What do you base that on? I understand it's an opnion, but any traffic stats to back it up?

Originally Posted by rjr

They already have.

I always have to logout or switch browsers to get the generic search results.

I understand that Google+ shares and Brand Pages are now taking up space on the Results pages - and since there is limited geography, that certainly has an impact on SERPs, as it may serve to push some results onto the next page or below the fold, but is there any evidence that Brand pages have any impact on the position of the website connected with the Page?

[dan thorley]

Google+ looks very, very promising at the moment. We are just about to test it against other platforms that we currently use. I shall keep forum users up to date with any data we find. Only time will tell.

[hostomr]

At the moment its really too early to give an opinion about google+ If it will work or not but i feels it will work surely

[schumannrober]

In my opinion Google+ works as Like of facebook, when everybody will know about the feature then it would more effective than fb Like.

[Anselmo Segundo]

I think many people are going to start using google +, the web marketing people are forced to use google + and Facebok

[Anton Zaleski]

G+ is bound to work for businesses, otherwise it is to be immediately defeated by FB. No business to be conducted through a social network = useless social network