Janet Fouts

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Are Google+ Business Pages Replacing Facebook Pages?

Janet Fouts

I speak a lot about Google+ as a tool for business. In fact I’ve just written a book called “ Google+ for Business Tweet ” and I’m presenting a second Focus.com Roundtable in February. “Find me on Google+ at Google.com/SocialMediaCoach ” would be one thing. And there you’d be mistaken.

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Google+ and World Domination

Janet Fouts

If you’re as into social media networks as I am you’d have to have your head in the sand to miss the launch of Google+ , a shiny new social network from Google. Adding the “ Authorship&# tag &# to syndicated posts will allow users to follow specific authors and list your content on the +1 tab of your Google profile.

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5 Top Social Media Professionals on Google+

Janet Fouts

There’s been a lot of noise about Google+. Personally I’ve got a love/hate relationship with Google+. I’ve noted before that the Google+ Business pages may not be for all brands, some have built their Google+ pages and done quite well, but maybe not well enough to ax that Facebook page just yet.

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Google+ Communities Yay or Wait and See?

Janet Fouts

I don’t know about you but I’ve gotten more than a dozen invitations to Google+ communities in the last couple of days. In case you’re not aware of what that means, Google+ launched a new feature, Google+ Communities on Dec 6. Add to that the very important fact that anyone can create a Google+ Community.

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Should you start a Google+ page for your business?

Janet Fouts

A page doesn’t get notifications by email, text or in the Google+ bar, so it’s hard to keep on top of your discussions. Unless you’re a big brand with Google Direct Connect you don’t own the page name. If that person leaves the company they still “own” the page. Apply here. Macy’s.

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Corporate America steps up to deal with #COVID-19

Janet Fouts

You might be wondering how companies are taking care of their people during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are a few of the many companies who have stepped up to care for and protect their teams, customers and vendors. Google advised all employees in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, and US to work from home.

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7 Practices of a Mindful Leader #MindfulSocial with @marclesser

Janet Fouts

In his new book, “ Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen ” Marc offers an essential guide for leaders of all types, shapes and sizes. He founded and was CEO of 3 companies, is author of 4 books, and has an MBA degree from New York University.

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