When it comes to using social media as an entrepreneur, should you invest your time in growing your presence on Google+?
There are different purposes behind using different social networking websites. But, does Google+ deserve an investment of your time?
Setting up a blog, promoting it a bit on Facebook and Google+, garnering some website traffic and then adding Google Adsense to monetize – is all about making money online, isn’t it?
Well, several months ago, a couple approached me for some guidance about making money from home without jeopardizing their visa status in the US. They were students from India here to do their Masters.
Interestingly, they introduced themselves to me in a grocery store but had been my blog readers for a while.
I asked them if they had already thought about doing something. Among other things, they made mention of making money online through blogging. And the first line in the post which I wrote, I paraphrased what they had said.
This experts guide is the final post in the series about blogging for personal branding. If you are just starting out, check out my beginners blogging guide. If you have been blogging already and looking for ways to take it to the next level, refer to my advanced guide to blogging.
As an advanced blogger, you want to do things that will help you get your blog in the mainstream. You want to work towards driving massive traffic to your website. You want to generate revenues through your blog and grow your business.
Important Things Expert Bloggers Do
Let’s discuss some of the important steps you can take to achieve your goals. You may not follow everything. But if you do, you will reap the benefits of these steps and grow your business and your online presence tremendously.
Everybody wants to build a brand identity online for good reasons. Whether you are in business for yourself or you are looking to have a successful career in your profession, building a brand for yourself is absolutely critical in today’s marketplace.
Over 92% of employers searched candidate's name on Google in 2012. I can’t imagine buying anything from anyone today without making a few Google searches and checking on social networks.
When someone Googles your name or the name of your business, the search results speak volumes about who you are and what you do. If you haven’t done so yet, Google your name now. What are the search results you see on the first page?
