Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight

So what are the numbers? After just two years the numbers are in and they are compelling, but not many people are aware of the penetration and popularity of Google plus.

- 602 million registered users

- 359 million monthly active users

- according to a GlobalWebIndex study Its active users base grew by 33% from June 2012 through to March 2013.

Marketing is always about fishing where the fish are and Google+ has a lot of fish

8 reasons to consider marketing with Google+

With most marketers comfortable with using Facebook for their primary social media marketing tactics they quite often don’t see the other opportunities. Here are some compelling reasons to register a Google+ plus page to complement your Facebook page, your social media and digital marketing activities....

If you've been sitting on the sidelines expecting Google+ to fade away, forget it. No serious marketer can afford to ignore the implications of Google+ and authorship. This guide will help you navigate the often confusing landscape that is Google+.

Google Plus best practices for brands; HootSuite's 9 tips for effectively engaging with your community....

...For simplicity’s sake, let’s pretend you are the owner of a cafe with a budding social media presence (these tips work for any size of business). Now that you understand the importance of being in G+, the next step is to build an effective strategy and attract an interactive community. In this post, discover Google+’s checklist for building a successful strategy and our 9 tips for effectively engaging with your community. Together, these make up our Google+ best practices for brands....