1. How To Create a Google+
Business Page - Tutorial for Auto Dealers
How to create a Google+ business page for your dealership
Google+ is a social media site that allows dealerships to post links
and 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 a
personal profile first. Google+ is an emerging online marketing tool
that can build your dealership’s awareness and search engine results.
You can add any Google+ business page to your circle, +1 (similar
to “like” on Facebook), and comment on any content.
2. Step
1
Type in Google.com in the URL. Click on You+on the top left hand
side of the screen to be taken to Google+ homepage.
3. Step
2
If you don’t already have a personal account, you can create one by
clicking Sign In. It requires that you use a Gmail account. If you don’t
have a Gmail account, you can make one by clicking create an
account.
4. Step
3
Use a Gmail account that can be
available for use to multiple people in
your dealership. If you choose to create
a new Gmail account, fill in all the blanks
to make your account. Check the first box
that says you agree with the terms and
then click Next Step.
5. Step
4
Now add a profile picture by clicking Add
ProfilePhoto and click select photo from
computer. Locate your picture on the
computer and click open. When it uploads
drag the square box to fit your picture
then click set as profile picture.
6. Step
5
Click Next. Then click Continue with Google+.
7. Step
6
You will be asked to start to follow people
on Google+. Select some categories that
interest you or pertain to your business.
Click Continue and then fill in the
additional profile informationif you would
like then click Finish.
8. Step
7
Since you have just created your personal
profile, you will now need to create your
business page. On the left hand side of
the homepage mouse over on “More” and
click Create a Google+ Page.
9. Step
8
On right hand side of the page Click Create New Page
10. Step
9
Select which type of page you want to
make and then fill in the correct
information. Check the box that says I
agree to the page terms and click Create
11. Step
10
Customize your page by adding a tagline
for your dealership and uploading a profile
picture. I suggest uploading your company
logo.Once you’re finished, click Continue.
12. Step
11
Click Finish. Your business page is now complete!
Google+ gives a tutorial about what’s available
to you. I recommend customizing it a little bit
further by adding some photos to your profile
and posting some content to your page.
Then you will want to spread the word about your new page and add
people to your circle. Start discussions and get followers involved so they
have a reason to follow you. Post content that pertains to potential
customers and followers and offer advice to them. The more engaging
your page is the more effective,and valuable it is in lead generation. It’s
important to do this by adding new, fresh content
regularly and responding to your fans’ comments.
