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Google+ Trendy? Or a Must on YOUR “to do” List? What I learned in Class

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 Google+ To Increase Your Traffic? 

I just finished a Class today with Eric Proulx, and Bob Stewart on ActiveRain, & I learned so much! 

Google+ Trendy?  Or a Must on YOUR “to do” List?

OH NO! another thing to do.  I don’t know about you, but some days I’m exhausted of all this blogging, SEO, Twitter, FB, AR contests etc! The thought of one more thing on the list can be overwhelming. Question is, should Google+ be dismissed as trendy? Or is it something that is extremely important. You be the judge!

google+The class today taught me a few new things that I did not know about Google+ and why I am thinking it is a super important part of my internet presence. It is more than a social network and this is why. Google+ is owned by Google. People are searching Google all day long for just about everything. There are over 100 Million users... and this 20 million more than Facebook. Facebook is for the people that are your friends. Google is for searching and meeting people. Set up your Google+ account and the profile you set up is how Google knows who YOU are!  This way you become socially active and get to use Target Keywords in your interactions.

I set up my account a while ago and was not really thinking much about it. I did meet up with a few people there and commented once in a while and wasn’t really paying much attention to this. Recently I began to see the light and began to get involved in the process. I submitted all my website for Google Authorship with the help of ActiveRain and the people that know how to do this. The interesting thing is that traffic to my website is increasing.  Clients are telling me that they see me all over the internet! That for me is a sweet place to be. My phone is ringing... and that is what counts!

This seems to be the trend for where social media and Google search will matter going forward. I think that getting in on this early is important. It does not take big amount of time from my day, and the people I see using it are top producers. To me that says something.  Trendy or trending.. I am not waiting to find out the answer…. Waiting to find out the answer could cost me from being number one when my clients search on Google! So I say thanks to all for letting me the how and they why.. I am convinced!

Comments(102)

EMILIA B COOPER, REALTOR® SFR.NCHSE.AHWD
LAROSA REALTY - Orlando, FL
Short Sales, Foreclosure & Bank Owned Real Estate

Janis great information! Thank you for sharing!

Nov 02, 2012 11:21 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Wow ..Thanks everyone for all the comments!

I guess this topic is rather prolific today.. Glad my blog seems to be useful and has some good info.. For anyone that missed it .. there is a link in the comments for the actual class that was hosted by Bob and taught by Eric Proulx.. I know I am seeing new traffic.. but not just by setting it up along with the authorship.. get out there and meet people like you do on AR.. I hope to see many of you soon. and believe me. I have no idea what i am doing... just follow the next persons lead... and let's go for it!

Nov 02, 2012 12:13 PM
Rich Cederberg
eXp Realty - Albuquerque, NM
eXp Realty Agent Albuquerque

Great post, I'm glad you are embracing Google+ for the sake of your business.

Nov 03, 2012 02:37 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Janet~Whenever I can, I DO try to come listen in during the webinars for whatever new trendy/trending things that Bob Stewart or whomever else I respect tells me about. It CAN be exhausting running a business by yourself and being the sales/marketing team, the web developer, the A/R person, and wife/mother/husband/father as well as all of the other hats we wear OUTSIDE THE BUSINESS. Great post, and actually I found it (again) on...wait for it....GOOGLE+!!

Whew. I need to go take a nap.

 

Nov 04, 2012 05:39 AM
Cyndi Carver
The Carver Home Team - Covington, WA
Newcastle & East Renton Specialist

It beats Google Ad Words. So confused about that still. I just learn about Pinterest. That's going to be another learning curve but does seem easier.

Nov 04, 2012 03:49 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Gayle.. yes.. I am finding that the entire process is exhausting.. I do most everything for my business myself.. and one more thing..WOW.. i am exhausted.. Thanks for stopping by to read this and good luck on figuring out what part of Google+ works for you.

Cyndi= Google Ad Words.. i have not done much with that but look into what people are searching for.. ya never know..

Nov 04, 2012 09:25 PM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

The opening paragraph of your blog really snagged me in...it is exhausting to try and do all of this yourself, esp the learning curves.  I'm going to check AR university to see if I can watch the webinar. Sure wish my income was more consistant so I could hire someone to take care of this for me!

Nov 04, 2012 11:28 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Janis:

I can see that I need to start taking AR classes.  This information is great, but I need to see the actual webinar.

Nov 08, 2012 05:52 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Evelyn... here ya go... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xYPClBi2is&list=UUl4d0l8lpfN8tu5HEHom2hw&index=1&feature=plcp   so you can watch it now.

Mary... one day at a time.. 

Nov 10, 2012 01:11 PM
Theresa Montgomery, YAZL
NBAndrews & Associates - Mesa, AZ

Glad to hear a success story. I am a new user to it and am still trying to figure out the system. Thank you.

Nov 13, 2012 02:34 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

theresa.. glad to see a newbie.. learn as much as you can from AR University.. it is well worth your time!

Nov 17, 2012 09:44 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

If I think back people said AR was trendy & probably not going anywhere either .....

Jan 19, 2013 11:12 PM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

I think your perspective about the benefits of Google that is tied to you and your business is not only relevant but essential now that I have learned how valuable Google is for exposing our business. Thank you so much.

Jan 20, 2013 12:53 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Lyn... I agree.. staying current is MOST important..

Thanks  Kimo.. come join us at the Real Estate Community and you will learn and benefit like those of us that are already there. And Don't forget to circle me

invitation to The Real Estate Community

Jan 20, 2013 01:03 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Janis, if you haven't already, check out "What the Plus! Google+ for the Rest of Us" by Guy Kawasaki.

Jan 20, 2013 06:57 PM
Sylvie Stuart
Realty One Group Mountain Desert 928-600-2765 - Flagstaff, AZ
Home Buying, Home Selling and Investment - Flagsta

There are some great features to Google+. I'm just getting started on it, but have been enjoying how easy it is to use

Jan 21, 2013 02:30 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

I'm a little late to the party, but OK, you conviced me I need to get cracking at google.  Just added that to my ever increasing bucket list.

 

Jan 27, 2013 11:16 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Bob - Thanks for the name.. I've been wanting to read that and forgot the name.. 

Sylvie.. you are most welcome to join us.. as just by being there it is the best way to learn.

Leah.. you are most welcome to come join and just read how things work. Join the community as we love new members that are motivated to learn and participate.

Jan 27, 2013 12:51 PM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

There is so much to do.  I am using Google Plus but need to start using it more.  Thanks for the post.

Feb 05, 2013 02:41 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Thanks Gene... yes there is an enormous amount of things to get done!!

Feb 05, 2013 07:40 AM