Have you created a niche for yourself on Google+?

Are you ready to engage with other leaders in your space?

Part of building a strong community of people around you on Google+ is forming alliances with other leaders whose work is similar to but not the same as yours.

In this article you’ll discover how to develop alliances with community leaders on Google+.

Why Build Alliances on Google+?

Google+ isn’t yet as crowded as other social media platforms, and that means it’s easier for you to establish yourself as the authority in your niche. It’s your authority status that makes you valuable to other community leaders you want as allies.

Find out how you can build alliances on Google+.

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Do you want to grow your Google+ Page?

Are you looking for ways to get your Google+ Page noticed?

Most people broadcast their content on Google+ and hope for engagement, but there are better tactics to grow your audience on Google+.

In this article you’ll discover 11 ways to get more followers for your Google+ Page.

Find out how to get more Google+ Page followers.

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Are you looking for a way to get the most out of Google+?

Does your business have a Google+ community?

When you bring conversations to a central place and encourage collaboration, you provide value for your audience.

In this article I’ll show you how to create a Google+ community and how to connect with people and keep them coming back.

#1: Create a Google+ Community From Scratch

Google+ communities are one of the most flexible tools available in social media, and they’re free for Google+ users and brands.

Communities are easy to set up and a great way to develop a loyal following. That sounds pretty good, right?

Communities are a place to chat about the business of the day.

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Are you using Google+ to promote your brand or content?

Do you want to find Google+ fans who love what you do and will share it with others?

When people share your stories, campaigns or products with their friends, they’re giving it their stamp of approval and their friends take notice.

This word-of-mouth marketing is invaluable, but how do you find these super-fans?

In this article, I’ll show you how to use Google+ to find the evangelists who want to tell the world about you.

How Do You Find Your Best Fans?

As a marketer, you want to find people who engage with your message and amplify it, spreading it on to others. These loyal fans, your brand evangelists, fall in love with your company and tell the world.

Google+ can help you find and engage with your evangelists, and lead you to a wider pool of potential clients. The process includes finding potential candidates, seeing which of those actually engage with your campaigns, and finally, those who share your campaigns with others (your true evangelists).

Prepare for Your Search

Before you start your search, create three empty Google+ circles to help you keep track of your evangelist candidates.

• Potential candidates
• People who engage
• My 100 brand evangelists

Name your circles.

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