What Does Google + Mean for Attorneys?
As an attorney, you can’t ignore the internet. There is so much going on and having an account on various social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can make a huge difference when making efforts to stay on top of your game, making new connections, and building an online community.
Even if you doubt whether you have time to Facebook or tweet, the more familiar you are with these social networking sites, the easier and less time-consuming it becomes to use them. And Facebook and Twitter aren’t the only social media sites out there. Google actually just introduced a new feature called Google +. So what does this mean for attorneys?
Google + is intended to make “sharing on the web feel like sharing in real life,” as stated on the conglomerate’s website. An attorney now has a new platform to display posts, videos, links, and photos, as well as comment or “+1” a contact. The Google +1 feature is similar to the “Like” button on Facebook. The features of Google + are even available on the Google+ mobile app for Android and will soon be available through Apple and BlackBerry. I know as a lawyer that it’s important to have mobile access to social networking as well as other online platforms to keep up with breaking news and other vital matters occurring on the internet.
It makes a big difference as an attorney to be involved with your online community, and Google + and Google +1 are other great ways to do this. Since I “joined the conversation” on the internet on social networking sites, I’ve noticed a big change in how people online respond to my law firm. It’s a positive experience not only to get to know other attorneys in your field, but also people who are involved or concerned with the same issues.
