tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post7606890089170359396..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: Google+ for Writers Part 3: Customising Your ProfileHelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-74306666878091097592015-12-09T07:03:21.361+11:002015-12-09T07:03:21.361+11:00Dee, did you see this great article about the new ...Dee, did you see this great article about the new G+ from Social Media Examiner? Well worth a read. I might even swap back to the new version they've made it sound so good!<br /><br />http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/google-plus-changes-what-marketers-need-to-know/Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-76659908846607592882015-12-01T16:41:41.742+11:002015-12-01T16:41:41.742+11:00Thank you Joanne! I hope it's helped. If you...Thank you Joanne! I hope it's helped. If you have any questions or concerns with the info in the article or on G+ for writers in general, just let me know. You know where to find me!<br />;-}Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-69850405447561746172015-12-01T16:40:30.612+11:002015-12-01T16:40:30.612+11:00No worries Sharon! Glad you got something out of ...No worries Sharon! Glad you got something out of it. I've been playing around with the updated Google+ and lllllllloving it! Fortunately all the information I've posted is still relevant. But...now G+ has so many more capabilities! It's simply exciting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-25918300481283529572015-11-30T20:44:34.497+11:002015-11-30T20:44:34.497+11:00Okay girls, I get the hint. :) Something to do tom...Okay girls, I get the hint. :) Something to do tomorrow. Thanks for the offer, Dee. I'll see how I go on my own first. Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-81616239492408777842015-11-30T20:42:49.181+11:002015-11-30T20:42:49.181+11:00Loved reading everyone's comments and all your...Loved reading everyone's comments and all your in put Dee. JoanneABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918021811457921183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-29183316346162063922015-11-30T20:41:19.334+11:002015-11-30T20:41:19.334+11:00Will do. Will do. JoanneABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918021811457921183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-80414314721499472102015-11-30T19:50:34.021+11:002015-11-30T19:50:34.021+11:00Thank you for sharing this information with us Dee...Thank you for sharing this information with us Dee. The circles and communities feature of Google+ sounds like a great way for romance readers and writers to make contact with likeminded people. The profile customisation you have suggested should help writers make contact with potential readers. A most interesting and informative post. Thank you.Sharon Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662544181464130756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-38922945168393878392015-11-30T16:14:11.614+11:002015-11-30T16:14:11.614+11:00Awesome! Here's to increased sales of A Scand...Awesome! Here's to increased sales of A Scandalous Wager by Cassandra Samuels!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-25288344439259118062015-11-30T15:46:19.348+11:002015-11-30T15:46:19.348+11:00I've gone and updated all my links and added t...I've gone and updated all my links and added the buy links. Thanks Dee.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-88364486267746120632015-11-30T14:33:28.486+11:002015-11-30T14:33:28.486+11:00No worries! Have fun with it!No worries! Have fun with it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-13633997430399013252015-11-30T13:50:18.087+11:002015-11-30T13:50:18.087+11:00Thanks heaps for the tips, Dee. Will have to get c...Thanks heaps for the tips, Dee. Will have to get cracking on all your suggestions for improvement of my page. Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-26038301082130896092015-11-30T12:45:04.101+11:002015-11-30T12:45:04.101+11:00I'm with Dee on this one. The earlier you get ...I'm with Dee on this one. The earlier you get on top of this stuff the better because once your book is out readers will be clamouring for more, and you'll be writing, writing, writing with not much time left for other things.Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-80242943985604782942015-11-30T12:41:28.856+11:002015-11-30T12:41:28.856+11:00It does look good, doesn't it? My biggest grip...It does look good, doesn't it? My biggest gripe was swapping between my profile and page. I'm guessing there's an easy way round that but learning will have to wait. Like you, it's the time issue that's the problem.<br /><br />You're very welcome re the share. It's a very helpful blog and newsletter. I've been following it for quite some time and learned stacks.Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-55332572842534355672015-11-30T12:29:20.696+11:002015-11-30T12:29:20.696+11:00Marilyn Forsyth, do it NOW!! Your book is already...Marilyn Forsyth, do it NOW!! Your book is already being promoted and pre-sales are being accepted. Let's do what we can to get your G+ page humming along...start with the Story and be sure to add links to your website, pre-order pages, and your blog!! Then we'll talk about getting you to post regular content to Circles and Communities!! (If you need/want help, contact me off-blog.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-15677588784676971352015-11-30T12:26:17.972+11:002015-11-30T12:26:17.972+11:00LOL...it's more 'play' than anything. ...LOL...it's more 'play' than anything. Finding the time to play...now that's the 'hard yards'. Always happy to share!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-64658199404223065572015-11-30T12:23:58.065+11:002015-11-30T12:23:58.065+11:00OMG! I just had a read of Martin Shervington'...OMG! I just had a read of Martin Shervington's blog on the new G+ and now I want to go play...how awesome are the new features! But...I still have the time issue...looks like I might be pulling an all-nighter so I can get up to speed and start using the new tools!! Thank you so much for sharing this Cathryn!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-2244264621604979892015-11-30T12:17:03.156+11:002015-11-30T12:17:03.156+11:00Hi Dee. Great post! I'll have to get cracking ...Hi Dee. Great post! I'll have to get cracking on my profile before my book comes out at the end of January. Thanks for your help. :)Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-6754793727204717572015-11-30T12:11:22.180+11:002015-11-30T12:11:22.180+11:00Thanks for holding our hands and walking us throug...Thanks for holding our hands and walking us through this process, Dee. Always so wonderful to learn from someone else like you, because you've obviously already done the hard yards for us. Fantastic.Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-9392576230419251202015-11-30T12:07:52.869+11:002015-11-30T12:07:52.869+11:00Ah, yes! Sorry! I made an assumption. So sorry....Ah, yes! Sorry! I made an assumption. So sorry. LOL--when I looked at your G+ page I wondered if I'd stuffed up--it's soooooo good!<br /><br />Yes, I did notice the G+ 'update'...like you I 'trialled' it but switched back. I'm not a fan. I'll have a better go after the new year when I have a bit more time. (Why would Google--who reportedly knows ALL--release an update just before Christmas when people are less likely to want to make changes due to time restrictions? Gzheeesh! Even simple little me knows that's not a marketing coupe!) <br /><br />Perhaps in the new year I'll make this a four part series...<br /><br />Thank you for the link! I'll have a look at that now and subscribe to Martin's newsletter (as well as look at his G+ page)!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-50686657753565889632015-11-30T11:51:32.985+11:002015-11-30T11:51:32.985+11:00Joanne Boog! So happy to see you here!! Yes!! W...Joanne Boog! So happy to see you here!! Yes!! We most definitely need a pow-wow to get your G+ page up and showing the world how awesome you are!! We must at least get your bragging rights down there AND your various social networking links up! Contact me offline and we'll make a time to chat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-32981905421643386552015-11-30T11:47:44.436+11:002015-11-30T11:47:44.436+11:00I'm so glad you got something out of it Enisa ...I'm so glad you got something out of it Enisa Haines! <br /><br />The first thing I'd suggest for your page at (https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EnisaHaines/about) is to find a graphic/picture that represents you or your writing and use it as your cover photo. One of the first things people will notice about a page is the cover picture...you want to use it to your full advantage.<br /><br />You'll also want to fill out your 'Story'...complete with bragging rights--and I know you have them...e.g. Winner of RWA's First Kiss and runner up in The Valerie Parv, etc...<br /><br />But...your links page is looking good! Make sure you keep it up to date so people can easily follow you. <br /><br />Once you've done these things, make sure you post something regularly...every Sunday and Monday I try to post two things...my inspirational for struggling writers (Sunday) and my promo for the blog (Monday). People come to know every Sunday and Monday I'll have something up there for them and will check in. If you don't have new content to share, try 'sharing' someone else post that you think worthwhile. <br /><br />You're on your way! Keep going!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-29707903011520353492015-11-30T11:46:16.227+11:002015-11-30T11:46:16.227+11:00Ooh! Thanks for buying Summer and the Groomsman, D...Ooh! Thanks for buying Summer and the Groomsman, Dee. Wishing you lots of fun with it.<br /><br />I definitely prefer G+ to Facebook but I've never been a Facebook fan. But to clarify, I wasn't referring to comparing the two. Have you noticed that G+ had a massive update last week? You can swap to the "new" G+ for both your profile and page. I did, hoping it'd be fun but quickly swapped back to the old version.<br /><br />There's some good info here, including a video guide to the new setup, if you're interested.<br /><br />http://www.martinshervington.com/the-future-of-google-plus/<br /><br />By the way, Martin Shervington's newsletter is pretty cool. Worth subscribing to for all things G+.<br /><br />Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-53455254715605791652015-11-30T11:40:03.321+11:002015-11-30T11:40:03.321+11:00Cassandra Samuels...you have a beautiful G+ page a...Cassandra Samuels...you have a beautiful G+ page at https://plus.google.com/u/0/+CassandraSamuels/about . I especially like your tagline; "If love gives you wings then romance writers give your imagination a chance to fly." But...one thing I might suggest to you is that somewhere in your story you put a link to your blog posts, to your buy links, to your twitter account and your author Facebook profile. Make it easy for people who pop into your page to link to your other information (especially that buy link!!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-2032180305744173992015-11-30T11:35:25.853+11:002015-11-30T11:35:25.853+11:00Hi, Cathryn Hein! Before I answer let me say...I ...Hi, Cathryn Hein! Before I answer let me say...I just bought a copy of Summer and the Groomsman and I'm looking forward to reading it very soon! Such a gorgeous cover too!!<br /><br />As for G+ verses Facebook...I'm still a bit new to Facebook and a bit leery because of the problems I had previously with its security (or lack thereof) but I see the beauty of both formats. <br /><br />At first they seem to be the same kind of technological animal but upon further inspection they are different...kinda like a panther and a cheetah (both large cats, but they look different and have different capabilities).<br /><br />I like Facebook because a lot of people are on it...people I know and people I don't. I like Google+ for similar reasons but...I like G+'s ability to focus via Circles and Communities on groups of people with similar interests. I can market directly to Circles and Communities such as the Aspiring Romance Authors Community (slowly growing but posting good content) or the Romance Readers Community (currently with 22,834 members). <br /><br />For marketing I find G+ much better than Facebook because I can focus my marketing directly to Circles and Communities that would specifically benefit from my posts. But...for connecting with people/readers/writers directly I do prefer Facebook.<br /><br />That's what works for me and in the end I think whatever platform you use you need to be comfortable with. Playing with the tools of the platforms is one of the best ways to learn but it does take time and it often also takes a bit of patience...something I rarely have when I'm hustling to get posts up/marketing done/words on paper/housework done/my other job done/renovations completed/etc... So I totally get where you're coming from when you say, "...it's too much to learn at the moment." <br /><br />Having said all that...you have a pretty awesome G+ page! If anyone wants another look at a great G+ page, check out Cathryn Hein's page at https://plus.google.com/u/0/+CathrynHein/posts .<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-91243544667882929262015-11-30T11:08:14.320+11:002015-11-30T11:08:14.320+11:00Looks like I might have to sit down with you Dee a...Looks like I might have to sit down with you Dee and get some one on one direction. Love these pointers though. Great job. JoanneABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918021811457921183noreply@blogger.com