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By now, you should be well aware of how important a business page is on the internet.  If you don't have your real estate business listed on Google, Yahoo and/or Bing, you're behind the times.  Of course, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are also great places to create business listings as well as interact with your peers and potential clients.  Google+ has now incorporated the best aspects of social media into an SEO-friendly business listing with their Google+ business pages.

Google+ Business Pages

Creating a Google+ business page is really quick and easy.  First, you sign in to your personal Google+ account using your Google account info.  Proceed to the Google+ Business page You will have five choices for the kinds of business page you want to create: Local Business or Place, Product or Brand, Company/Institute/Organization, Arts/Entertainment/Sports or Other (for those that don't fit into any of the other categories).  Most likely, as real estate professionals, you will choose either the Local Business or Company categories.  Choose the subcategory you want to be placed in, add a tagline (you only have 10 words to sell yourself here), choose your photo, share your link with your circles and you're good to go.  You can create a lengthier profile, share more photos and videos and add posts to your page.  And you're done.

You can create up to 10 business pages using your Google+ account.  Create a separate page for buyers, sellers and foreclosure/short sales or show off your local smarts by creating a business pages for each community you serve.  You can highlight specific events, showcase your favorite haunts and show off what makes each neighborhood so special.  Then, share your pages with whomever you wish.  This is marketing at its finest.

Google+ is quickly becoming an important tool in the business person's arsenal.  If you need help setting up your Google+ business page, feel free to contact me.  Second Self Virtual Assistance is always on the lookout for the best ways to help our real estate clients stay on top of the latest marketing trends.  That's what makes for a great business partnership.

Pamela Cendejas, Real Estate Virtual Assistant – Second Self Virtual Assistance: When There Isn’t Enough of You to Go Around!

Originally posted on my Real Estate Support blog here: http://real-estate-support.com/2011/11/google-plus-business-pages/.

Comments (72)

Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Thanks, more stuff to explore and tasks to complete. Appreciate the info.

Jun 03, 2012 02:56 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Pamela:

Thanks for the offer and thank you for the information. I love it when people are so generous with their knowledge here on AR. 

Jun 03, 2012 07:09 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Tammy - Thanks for the invitation.  I've joined your group and re-posted the article there.

Jun 03, 2012 09:25 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Lori and Bruce - It's definitely difficult for Realtors to keep up with the marketing and adminstrative part of their business while still trying to sell real estate.  That's why Ihave a job. :)  Happy to help.

Jun 03, 2012 09:26 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Kimo - Happy to help.  I hope you love learning new things/opprtunities as much as I do.

Jun 03, 2012 09:27 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Evelyn - You're quite welcome.  I'm always looking for ways to keep your edge.  Enjoy a wonderful day!

Jun 03, 2012 09:28 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

This is really good info and I also had no idea about the biz pages.  Thanks for spreading the word and getting featured!

Jun 03, 2012 09:43 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

These is something I really need to figure out and get into.  Thanks for the post it will help a lot.

Jun 03, 2012 02:58 PM
Bill Fields
Bill Fields Learning Systems - Treasure Island, FL

Thanks Pam good ifo.

Jun 03, 2012 09:43 PM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Thank you, Georgina, for your response.  Aloha!

Jun 04, 2012 02:16 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Gene - Happy to help.  Just let me know if you have any questions.

Jun 04, 2012 02:17 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

You're quite welcome, Bill.  Enjoy!

Jun 04, 2012 02:17 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Pamela, great post.  Now I just have to find the time to do it!

Jun 04, 2012 03:34 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Bob - As I always tell my clients, "That's why I have a job!".  Enjoy your day!

Jun 04, 2012 03:54 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Thank You for sharing this great information Pamela.  This is one thing I will follow up on.

Jun 06, 2012 12:28 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Pamela, Roy Kelley re-blogged this, and I'll have to bookmark it. I set up a Google+, but not sure if I"m taking advantage of every little bit!

Jun 06, 2012 12:48 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Chris - We need all the online exposure we can get.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Jun 06, 2012 02:38 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Gayle - Many thanks to Roy Kelley.  Google+ is just another tool in our online promotion arsenal.  Thanks for responding.

Jun 06, 2012 02:39 AM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

This is great info, Pamela; especially since I decided today that I need to sign up for Google+ and am now on the learning curve.

Thanks so much!

Jo

Nov 05, 2012 12:02 PM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Jo-Anne - Google+ is so much more now than it was a year ago when I posted this.  You'll really enjoy it. 

Nov 06, 2012 12:30 AM