Google Buzz and your blog
If you are a Gmail user I am sure you have seen the new Buzz link on your Gmail account. It is relatively easy to use and a great way to share information.
Will it be th next bestest thing since sliced bread? I don’t know but Google is the 800 pound gorilla in the market place and although they are late to the party when comparing them to Twitter, Facebook and MySpace.
I have no idea how many Gmail users there are but it is in the millions if not billions. This gives them an unprecedented advantage and they have automated a lot of it. If you talk to people regularly whether through Gmail or G chat they probably have already connected you.
As a blogger the big advantage I see is the ability to add your new content into the Buzz stream. You can add your Twitter and Facebook too. The problem is that it automatically picks up your Blogger blogs but will not pick up any of your self hosted blogs.
To get the ability to add then to your Buzz stream you will need to register the site with Google Webmaster Tools. Now this is something you should be doing anyhow because there are some statistics and warnings there that can help you get indexed better and see how well you are doing in Googles eyes.
Once you have verified your site at Google Webmaster Tools it will show in your connected sites where you can then decide to add it.
By the way feel free to follow me on Google Buzz and you can see what I am up to and even talk back to me there. Still make sure to comment below if there are enough comments I may put together a quick tutorial to help you get the most out of Buzz. It’s all up to the number of comments and retweets.
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Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy. After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably. Get the details at Profitable Blog Steps |
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5 comments
Sheila Hawley on February 12, 2010 at 10:25 am
I have 2 blogs for different things. I noticed the Buzz on my gmail account. I would be interested in learning how to use it.
Sheila Hawley´s last blog ..Finding a Good Business Opportunity in Rough Times
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R.Brian Burkhardt
Twitter: yourfuneralguy
on February 12, 2010 at 10:44 am
Basic question How do I put the google webmaster tools verification code,meta or html, on a wordpress.org blog? It seems rather unclear.
Interesting tip, there is a google buzz up plug in, http://www.clickonf5.org/google-buzz-button-wordpress,
works like retweet!
Another question: is there a follow me on google buzz button or how can one be created? Your link is good Mike, but one thinks it could be better!
Thanks for your post it provided helpful information.
R.Brian Burkhardt´s last blog ..Stats on the Average cost of a Funeral from around the world-YourFuneralGuy
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John J
Twitter: IMBeccaLee
on February 12, 2010 at 12:14 pm
I would love to learn how to use Google Buzz! Anything to help.
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Richard
Twitter: rwperkinsjr
on February 12, 2010 at 2:28 pm
I had already signed up but for the life of me could not figure out how to get to the link to have people follow me. Of course it was simple and after looking at Mikes link about I got it. How embarrassing… I figured it was that easy but it was late and I was seeing double.
Thanks again Mike, Have a great time with all the family this weekend.
Richard´s last blog ..How to Write Great Blogs and Watch Your Adsense Dollars Add Up
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Bob Lampard on February 12, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Hi Mike,
Haven’t tried it yet but intend to have a go after the Valentines party!
Reading the comments so far has confused me before I even begin! However, I will not be put off as Facebook, Twitter,and Squidoo are excellent traffic generators so cannot see why Buzz shouldn’t follow.
If you put together a tutorial I’ll be there as you already know the technical side of blogging is not my strong point.
Have a great weekend.
Bob Lampard
Bob Lampard´s last blog ..Visualize The Way To Your Dream Life…
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