Month: March 2012

3 ways Google+ can help you rank higher in Google

Post author By social media
Post date March 28, 2012

We all want to be on page 1 of Google, but sometimes there is just to much competition for some keywords. And it seems impossible to get on Page 1 of Google.

Google+ can help. How?

You and your other connections in your Google+ circles can influence what Google returns in the search results. Think of it like being in a special club, where all the members have special privileges. In the Google+ club (your Circles), your websites that you have listed in your profile and business page, get priority when one of your Circle members does a Google search.

So you and all your Circle connections can influence what Google shows as search results. That may be enough to get you on page 1 on Google.

Here is an interesting article showing the details on 3 ways Google+ can help your business with ranking.

Continue to grow the size of your Circles, so all your connections can see your Website prominently in Google search results.

General Tips

How to use Pinterest for your Business

Post author By social media
Post date March 11, 2012

Pinterest.com is one of the new and popular Social Media sites. Think of it like a bulletin board, where you can pin up your favorite pictures and videos to share with the world.

You name your boards, and then you Pin what you are interested in, thus the name Pinterest.

So how can you use Pinterest to help your Business?

1) As you Pin your image or video always include a link to your website or special landing page

2) Add the Pin-it button to your website, to help your audience share your content on Pinterest

3) Pin pictures and videos of past events to help promote your next event

4) Use hashtags, like on Twitter, to help people easily find your pictures and videos

5) Ask customers to Pin a picture of them using your product and post as a testimonial

All of these activities are meant to give you more exposure and drive traffic back to your website to see your call to action. Remember, what you put on Pinterest is public. So the world can see it, as well as, the Search Engines.

Have fun sharing.

You can follow me on Pinterest -> http://pinterest.com/davidffs/

Facebook Tips

Your Timeline cover image is a billboard

Post author By social media
Post date March 5, 2012

Have you heard? All Facebook Business pages will be converted to the Timeline layout at the end of this month.

So start thinking about your new cover image. Its a bigger space than what we have today. But keep it simple – like a billboard you would see on the side of the road. Use little or no text.

I noticed Facebook has implemented some guidelines for your cover image. Basically they dont want it to be a cheesy sales ad. Instead show your brand. Be creative and fun. Keep it simple.

Not everyone has a fancy graphics program, such as Photoshop. So you can use one of the many free online graphics tools, like http://pixlr.com.

Make your picture or image 850 x 315 pixels.

Check out these other cover images. Maybe they will get your creative juices flowing.

Have fun with creating your cover image.