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What is Google+?Author’s Beginner Guide to Google’s
Social Media Platform
What is Google+?
• The 2nd largest social media site in the world
• Has over 235 million users
• Links to a user’s Google account for personal and professional purposes
Connect with people by
adding them to your
circles
Circles are made for different groups i.e. work, family, friends, book fans
Add people to circles via email
contacts or by searching people
in specific industries
Provides suggestions
based on your followers
You control who’s in your
circles
Post whatever you want without
character or word count limitations
like Twitter and Facebook
6 Best Practices To Consider When Using Google+
1. Create Robust Profile
Completely fill out profile and include a photo; a pic of yourself or book will do
Note: you are promoting yourself and your
book; include both in your bio
2. Don’t Be Too Promotional
Don’t Be Too Promotional
Don’t Be Too Promotional…
Yes, you should feel proud about your book and talk about it
However, post other things that interest you in addition to the topic of your book
3. Join Communities
Post in a variety of Google+ communities
These actions help people find you & add to their
circles
Join communities for topics such as: aspiring authors, self-published authors, & book marketing tips
4. Use Hash-tags
#
They enable new people to find you and add you
to their circles
I.E. use hashtags for your profile such as #author
#bookmarketing #selfpub
5. Use Visuals
Find a crisp, clear image to go with your posts
Pictures are a BIG deal on Google+
6. Do Not Neglect Your Google+ Page
Post at least 3 or 4 times a week to keep your Google+ page looking fresh
Have fun with your page, use it to showcase your personality!
Idea: post passages from your book or articles you find interesting
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