This is a huge timesaver and allows me to keep me to keep up everyone updated across multiple social media networks without having to leave Google Plus :)

This is a huge timesaver and allows me to keep me to keep up everyone updated across multiple social media networks without having to leave Google Plus 🙂  

Now you can keep your facebook friends who don’t want to join in the awesomeness that is Google Plus up to date with your latest happenings.

What do you think?  Is this something you would find helpful?

http://matttalkstech.com/2013/07/02/share-google-plus-posts-to-facebook-or-twitter-from-any-device/

Introducing paid plans!

Introducing paid plans!

First of all, let me thank you for your amazing support during the Friends+Me beta period.

Subscribing to a paid plan will help Friends+Me team to deliver even more value to you. You can read more about our plans in the latest blog post.

See our pricing page http://friendsplus.me/#/pricing

You are free to upgrade your plan anytime you want. But Friends+Me is going to apply limits according to the free plan to all not upgraded accounts from 10 July 2013.

What will happen if you do not upgrade your plan? All Google+ Pages you have connected to your Friends+Me account will be deactivated (but not deleted). The number of your reposts will be limited to 40 reposts per month. The selection of URL shorteners will be limited to fplus.me only. You will be able to remove all limits by upgrading your plan.

We understand that not everybody needs all the features we offer and that is why we have decided to keep the free plan.

Friends+Me is a proud member of a Google+ community and wants it to grow and prosper. World is a big place and the Internet is here to bring people closer to each other and Friends+Me wants to make it so.

Thank you all for your support and stick with us, it is going to be an amazing ride.

Tips to Generate More Social Media Traffic from Google+ http://bit.ly/12luSgi

Tips to Generate More Social Media Traffic from Google+ http://bit.ly/12luSgi 

“To get more traffic from Google+ I wanted to point out how the newest features can help you get more traffic even with minimal efforts on your part. As I’ve mentioned earlier, the new stream makes the social network feel more like a social news discovery website. Whenever you read a card on the Google+ stream, you can click on it to see related stories that you might be interested in. Google+ is also now able to scan through updates and photos and add relevant hashtags to them, taking it one step closer to becoming a new type of social network – a blend between a regular social network and a personalized newspaper.” via Lilach Bullock 

Let’s now take a look at the best ways to drive traffic from Google+:

1. Optimize your profile! Complete it with some keywords on your niche.

2. Great avatar and cover photo a must.

3. Grow your circles. Add widgets and buttons to your website so people can find you.

4. Share your Google+ content on Pinterest and other social platforms with Friends+Me 

5. ENGAGE
Serious Plussers are here for the conversation and information! 
“This is another tip that works with all other social networks. By engaging constantly with other users constantly with other users, you will be able meet more people and grow your circles, you will get more engagement in return and ultimately you will grow your traffic.  *Here are some of the best ways to engage*:

• +1 posts that you find interesting or engaging
• Comment on other people’s posts
• Ask and answer questions
• Share other people’s work
• By taking the time to comment and talk to other people, you will start building more relationships, grow your follower base and eventually grow your traffic. Not to mention the added bonus of the SEO benefits!”

6. Add appropriate hashtags so that more people can find your posts. It works wonders when you are new. 
http://pegfitzpatrick.com/2012/04/23/pondering-trendspotting-twitter-tips/
*Hashtags can help:
• Increase your engagement per post or tweet
• Make connections
• Build your following

Have more FUN! That makes everything more awesome, right?

Are you using Google+ to generate traffic back to your website/blog? Which methods do you use?

#EvanG+ #GooglePlusTips   #socialmedia   #socialmediamarketing    #HolyKaw

http://bit.ly/12luSgi