What are Google Plus and Google Hangouts all about? What are the best strategies to position yourself on Google+ and become an expert authority? What are the biggest mistakes people make when they use this social media channel?

The topic of today’s podcast interview is Google+ and Google Hangouts and my amazing guest is online communications and Google specialist Carol Dodsley from the UK.

Carol is a Google Plus Top Contributor helping you to raise your visibility online and attract more leads & clients by using Google+.

03:20 – The benefits of Google Hangouts on Air vs. Skype video

05:00 – What makes Carol Dodsley stand out in the Google+ space

08:00 – Google+ is not a social platform, it’s a social layer

13:10 – Three strategies to position yourself on Google+ and gain authority

17:00 – Tips for small business owners and solopreneurs

19:00 – Case study on Hangouts: How a Pilates Studio uses Hangouts to engage with customers worldwide

23:30 – About “G+ Hangouts Success” – a deep dive into the WHY behind Google+

25:20 – The biggest mistakes people and businesses make on G+

30:00 – You’re the very first time on G+? Here’s what you need to do

32:30 – What key skills, attitudes and habits are a MUST when you start your own business?

35:25 – Carol’s favorite book and where to connect with her

Listen to this amazing interview with Carol Dodsley, a Google+ Top Contributor and discover what works and what doesn’t from a trusted source.

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How do you use Google Plus and / or Google Hangouts to increase your visibility online? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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