I’m interested to know more about Google + and all the benefits that it has for a business account.

Google+ is definitely the social network I would like to learn more about.

Social network? What about SME’s Networking Clubs? A definite leadership site for business professionals (who are ALL impacted by social media / internet marketing whether they understand that yet or not)… 

I see these Networking Clubs as somewhat akin to LinkedIn but with different goals or focus.

If you could take SME’s Networking Clubs to the “next level,” where would that be… what would that look like… what’s the hook?

Just thinkin’….

Robin Carlisle

Its Google Plus for me. I really believe that this time next year it is going to be massive. Google of course must be taken seriously as they basically have unlimited funds. So I would love to hear how other people have been increasing their followers on Google Plus and the types of content that is posted. 

@russellallert Not so much as want as need to learn more about Facebook. I have absorbed a lot from Mari Smith’s emails and webinars; however, I need to develop a better engagement plan for our members and followers.

Twitter and LinkedIn I have a good handle on and Pinterest is low on the radar at the moment. I would use Google+ more personally if I had the time. Phil Plait, aka Bad Astronomer, is always holding Hangouts to view space events with other astronomers.

@russellallert I would like to know more about Google+, particularly how to get more connections.  I feel that I am underutilizing it, from the articles I’ve read about how great it is for business.

Looks like you are getting some good answers here, Russell. I’d have to go with Google +. I need to DO what I know about facebook and don’t think I’ll focus on LinkedIn, Twitter or Pinterest. @russellallert

Please let me/us know about any instances of inappropriate postings, Elaine. @superebI’ve been offine (aarrgghh) and missing everyone! Yes, there is definitely an atmosphere of real connection here. @jasonwiser

@rich-brooks ditto on the Pinterest. Evidently it works really well for some businesses. Great way to spread imagery for pretty physical products, but not my cup of tea.

@rich-brooks –Ha! You got me, but only if it’s in a pretty tea package

@russellallert

Thank you Russel for posting this question.

I am personally very much familiar with Twitter, Linkedin, Xing and unfortunately FB

I am not sure if I would be ever interested into acquiring the knowledge of anything else for the following reasons:

1- Is it worth it?2- What can the others provide that the already mentioned can not?3- who is going to pay for the time that you are going to consume investing in learning a new engine / application?4- etc

In my opinion we should go with what is most known and proving to be efficient and only invest in learning to work on a new application when we are sure that one of the already established portals is going to close.

PS the answer does not really liaise to your question or at least directly but thought like asking this question since we are talking about most of the recognized online tools at the moment. If you feel like moving the question as a new topic please feel free.

Cheers!EddyYour thoughts!

@krmcgee I am writing some stuff now about conversions from social media, which I haven’t quite finished yet, but I can say that it takes time.

It’s all about building that “trust bridge” from your social networking site to your website (or wherever you sell your products). If someone trusts you then they are more likely to buy from you.

And, of course, offering amazing products/services.

Russ

@krmcgee Cheers!

Pinterest. I would like to learn what it can do for a local business. So far all I know is my wife loves to post here favorite household items on it. I’m not seeing the contention for a local business. Admittedly, I have not taken the time to research it.

@chrisyates11 Hi Chris

Great stuff! And I agree. Consistency is a must!

@smslilak No problems, Steph. Thanks for answering!

The social site I would love to learn more about is Google Plus.Pinterest is more user friendly site very easy to use and easily connectable with facebook.For facebook and pinterest create a very synergy in terms of connecting and sharing updates.Iam using twitter to my advantage and I have found one great blogsite which educate tweeples and non-tweeples about twitter.