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My first impression of Google+ was that it was a ghost town. Like many first time users, I thought that it was just another Facebook-like platform. At the time, I didn’t know anyone on Google+, and the “friend requests” I sent were to complete strangers. But several posts and +1’s later, I was hooked on the power and potential of Google+.
There is no doubt that Facebook is the undisputed King of social media – at least for now! But with so many users complaining about irrelevant feeds, increased advertising and concerns over privacy issues, it’s no wonder that people are leaving Facebook and looking for a better social experience. Unlike Facebook, Google+ gives you the power to build new connections and relationships, and to discover meaningful content without any nasty surprises.
Before you can start using Google+, you will need to sign up for a Google Account. This account allows you easy access to all the services offered by Google.com.
To sign up for your Google account and start using Google+, simply go to https://plus.google.com.
Once there, you will see the following page:
Now that you have a Google account, all you need to do is to sign in and your account details should appear.
Once you set up your business page, the first thing that you would want to do is to upload a company logo or photo to your profile. I prefer to upload my a photo and create a banner for the business. Most people are more likely to interact with you if they see a person behind the image.