How To Create a Google+Business Page - Tutorial for Auto Dealers

How to create a Google+ business page for your dealershipGoogle+ is a social media site that allows dealerships to post linksand updates to their page, upload photos, participate in discussions,and it also has the option of video conference calling called hangouts.In order to create a Google+ business page you have to have apersonal profile first. Google+ is an emerging online marketing toolthat can build your dealership’s awareness and search engine results.You can add any Google+ business page to your circle, +1 (similarto “like” on Facebook), and comment on any content.

Step1

Type in Google.com in the URL. Click on You+on the top left handside of the screen to be taken to Google+ homepage.

Step2

If you don’t already have a personal account, you can create one byclicking Sign In. It requires that you use a Gmail account. If you don’thave a Gmail account, you can make one by clicking create anaccount.

Step3

Use a Gmail account that can beavailable for use to multiple people inyour dealership. If you choose to createa new Gmail account, fill in all the blanksto make your account. Check the first boxthat says you agree with the terms andthen click Next Step.

Step4

Now add a profile picture by clicking AddProfilePhoto and click select photo fromcomputer. Locate your picture on thecomputer and click open. When it uploadsdrag the square box to fit your picturethen click set as profile picture.

Step5

Click Next. Then click Continue with Google+.

Step6

You will be asked to start to follow peopleon Google+. Select some categories thatinterest you or pertain to your business.Click Continue and then fill in theadditional profile informationif you wouldlike then click Finish.

Step7

Since you have just created your personalprofile, you will now need to create yourbusiness page. On the left hand side ofthe homepage mouse over on “More” andclick Create a Google+ Page.

Step8

On right hand side of the page Click Create New Page

Step9

Select which type of page you want tomake and then fill in the correctinformation. Check the box that says Iagree to the page terms and click Create

Step10

Customize your page by adding a taglinefor your dealership and uploading a profilepicture. I suggest uploading your companylogo.Once you’re finished, click Continue.

Step11

Click Finish. Your business page is now complete!Google+ gives a tutorial about what’s availableto you. I recommend customizing it a little bitfurther by adding some photos to your profileand posting some content to your page.

Then you will want to spread the word about your new page and addpeople to your circle. Start discussions and get followers involved so theyhave a reason to follow you. Post content that pertains to potentialcustomers and followers and offer advice to them. The more engagingyour page is the more effective,and valuable it is in lead generation. It’simportant to do this by adding new, fresh contentregularly and responding to your fans’ comments.