Why You Need To Start Working Google Plus Now

I’m going to impart some wisdom to you based on my own personal failings.

I’ve finally decided to really start working my Twitter account. The value of Twitter has really made an impression on me recently. People with influential followings can do some amazing things.

But I should have made this realization years ago. If I had started earlier it would have been much easier. Trying to make headway into Twitter now is much more difficult today. It’s a mature space. The thought-leaders have been working it seriously for years.

Fortunately for you and me, we have another unique opportunity: Google Plus.

You might say: “But Sage, Google Plus is such a small place. No one is there.”

That’s kind of true. But Twitter and Facebook were small once too. The thought leaders took a chance on it then and they are reaping the benefits today. But there are people there: Leaders.

What made me inspired to write this post is this post:

These are 50 thought leaders on Google+… and (probably) you and I are not on this list.

The longer we wait on making inroads into Google+ the harder it will be to break your way in as a thought leader.

So, this is what I want you to do right now:

1. Start following people and adding them to circles to keep people organized.
   Check out: Who to follow on Google Plus? Google+ Suggested Users.
2. Start sharing things and posting a little bit. Try to post something once a day.
   If you see an article, picture, photo or video you like share it over at Google+.
3. Start sharing and commenting on other people’s posts. “If you want friends be a friend.”

I’m not going to flush out how to do all of these things here. If you have questions about Google+ please feel free to ask them in the comments. I promise I will respond.

I’ve also have created an ongoing Google+ Resource Guide here if you want to learn more.

Be a leader. Dive into Google+. I know not all your friends are there yet. But convince them to come over. It’s a pretty sweet place. And take the opportunity to meet new people.

Go get ‘em! https://plus.google.com/

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