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In this second episode of Webwatching I talk to Mike Merrill , director of marketing at ReachLocal , about starting and maintaining a Google+ page for your brand or business. This is part 2 of the 3-part video series about Google+. Mike has some very useful tips! Don't forget to check out part 1 , which explains the basics of Google+.

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Shownotes Webwatching #2
Google Plus Brand Pages
Important to remember when you create a business page on Google plus: optimize for SEO.
Don't forget to add your phone number and pull in your Google place page listing.
Share your own content (think strategically about what content you share here vs other channels)
Create unique native content (research shows Google plus can get more comments bolivia phone number list with native posts)
Tagging people on Google+ Pages
Mention customers, partners, suppliers by name
Can't tag until they follow you
Google plus brand pages: tips on sharing content

Don't just feed press releases
Ask your followers what type of content they would like to see
Ask your customers/clients for feedback
What are some good strategies for expanding your network for your company pages?
re-post and cross-promote on all your social media networks
Get a Google plus link on your website
Make sure your profile is open to search
Use circles to communicate with clients, media, etc.
Add your industry or business name as a 'Spark' (use it like a Google Alert)
Interesting links:
In-depth article on how to set up a Google plus business page.
Helpful tips on sharing engaging content for Google+ brand pages.
Circle Mike Merrill and Pelpina:
MikeMerrill.com/Gplus and Gplus.to/Pelpina

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