Is it worth setting up a Google Plus page for your blog?
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Hi All,
OK we all know the merit in G+, Authorship etc.
I'm a regular user on G+ and I work hard to keep my profile up to date and with fresh content. I have no doubt my increased number of followers has helped my blog rank (which my G+ account is linked to).
My question is - is there any merit at all in setting up a separate page for my blog so I can get +1s for it (probably very few). Much like any company page that gets +1s and people to follow that company. Or is this just plain silly and I should concentrate on building my personal profile?
Thanks
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Hey Brad, if it is just you and it is your personal brand you are trying to build then I would stick with that. I have a small business (really just me as a consultant) and I have a business and personal page and it's tough to maintain them both and ultimately, I am putting the same kind of stuff up there so... really, my personal page is the one that gets all the attention.
It's different if you are a brand or larger company that people can interact with in different ways but if you are small or primarily a consultant then focusing on your personal page would be my advice.
Hope that helps
Marcus
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