Ray Hiltz
Google+ = Business+
Occupation: Social Media and Google+ Coach
Location: Montréal QC
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2013-06-18 12:33:21 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)
Want to Publish Your Book on Kindle?
Check out this +Sarah Arrow article for +SteamFeed
2013-06-18 12:02:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Pagerank and SEO - understanding the web visibility:
AuthorRank or PageRank... Confusing?
From Wikipedia:
PageRank is a link analysis algorithm, named after +Larry Page and used by the Google web search engine, that assigns a numerical weighting to each element of a hyperlinked set of documents, such as the World Wide Web, with the purpose of "measuring" its relative importance within the set. The algorithm may be applied to any collection of entities with reciprocal quotations and references.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PageRank
In simpler terms:
PageRank is what Google uses to determine the importance of a web page. It is one of many factors used to determine which pages appear in search results.
My personal Google+ pagerank seems to be 5.
Get yours by pasting your G+ ID URL here:
h... more »
2013-06-18 00:41:10 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)
For those who post Web content, this might help you in focusing that content.
2013-06-17 15:27:03 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)
Mark Schaefer: Writer, Teacher, Speaker
via +nancy a. locke
Are you tired of numbered tips and tricks lists, pointless bullet points, endlessly recycled ideas, all manner of fluff and dross that constitutes content for too many business bloggers? Me, too.
Luckily, smart colleagues turned me on to Mark Schaefer’s {grow}blog._
On July 4, +Mark Schaefer will lead “Cut through the Clutter”, a three-hour content marketing workshop, in Montreal. http://goo.gl/aAONP
Mark will show communications professionals and business strategists how to “ignite” content.
Participants will take away practical ideas and tools to help create viral, shareable content
A panel discussion with local social media experts will follow the workshop
#contentmarketing
2013-06-16 14:40:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)
Google Loon: Google's Second Most Important Project
2013-06-15 14:07:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)
Welcome to My Google+ Office
Google Plus is where I do business.
At a time when business is “personal”, it’s the perfect environment for marrying the two.
(full post: http://goo.gl/XOYz8 )
Whether you separate your profile from your brand page or not, you’re able through “circles” and “Communities”, to tailor your message to your audience – all from one platform.
In my “cloud” office, photos of my dog and my vacation are along side of infographics and charts.
The Mail Room - GMAIL
TIP:
While the "tabs" feature is now “default” you can go to your “inbox” and check whichever setting you prefer.
The Newsroom - Google+ Home Page
TIP:
You can rearrange the circles that appear above your stream by going to the “People” icon on the side menu and clicking on “circles”.
Then simply choose... more »
2013-06-15 12:49:48 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)
Good morning everyone!
Did someone say the new Superman movie was coming out on a Caturday?
#manofsteel #caturday
2013-06-15 12:46:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Most powerful video I have seen today, no idea what I was watching until the end..
2013-06-14 12:13:49 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
How to Properly Share Content on Google Plus
Google Plus is a different kind of social media network. In truth, Google Plus isn’t a social media network at all, but rather the “Social Layer” of the Google enterprise.
Google Plus is the fabric that binds all Google platforms. It’s our history of authority…
…and whether by design or destiny Google Plus has attracted a more sophisticated audience.
Here is a simple breakdown of each Google Plus update feature:
Short attention grabbing headline in BOLD using “*” marks
2-3 sentence description of the content you’re sharing and why it’s important
Include the raw link inside the update description
Add a call-to-action
BONUS: Always add hashtags to make your content easy to find
http://www.ryanha... more »
2013-06-12 15:22:38 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)
OREO Understands the True Value of Instagram
+Brendan Sera-Shriar of +Brendan & Brendan writes why Oreo rocks Instagram on his post: #cookiethis or #creamthis ? Either Way OREO Understands the True Value of Instagram - http://goo.gl/1dkrC
I'm hearing a lot about Instagram lately.
For awhile I thought it was going to fade like an old polaroid, but usage is climbing and I see it touted alongside Pinterest (not surprisingly) and newcomer, Vine as essential image platforms for social media.
Brendan highlights his favourite example, the #cookiethis or #creamthis campaign.
We take a photo of something, anything, and tweet or instagram the photo with #cookiethis or #creamthis and @oreo.
Oreo then randomly chooses from these submissions and depending on the hashtag they will re-create the photo in either Oreo cream or cookie and post it on ... more »
2013-06-12 01:13:22 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Gideon Rosenblatt's Top 100
These are the folks Google tells me are my most relevant people (slightly modified to remove people who are relevant, but not active here on Google+).
Looking through this list, I can tell you that these are great people full of interesting ideas and engagement.
I'm not in the circle here, so I can objectively say that this group is a worthy addition to your circles.
Enjoy this group of people - I know I do. They enrich my experience here. Without them, I probably wouldn't still be here today.
P.S. - If you got a notification, that means you're in the circle.
2013-06-10 15:30:57 (3 comments, 6 reshares, 9 +1s)
The Community, The Brand, and Me
The 3 Cornerstones of a Google+ Business Strategy
Pioneering a small business with today's emerging technology and social environment seems akin to tip-toeing through a minefield while balancing an elephant on your shoulders. Establishing a firm foundation can help you navigate the information flow and balance your activity, all while achieving growth and seeing results.
By simultaneously using Communities, Pages and a Personal profile on Google+, one can seamlessly integrate these three cornerstones into the growth strategy of their business. This is the foundation from which a brand can grow forward with the technology and information we have today. When used in unison, they can create a customer experience that gives them something great to share about, and a reason to come back for more.
The Community is the h... more »
2013-06-09 21:37:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Sunday Tradition: #SundaySeven
Theme this week: Montreal+ (my hometown)
1. +Ray Hiltz: the man behind +NewRayCom. Common interest: "Google+ = Business+". Hope to meet you IRL one day.
2. +Isabelle Fortin: art director, freelance graphic designer, she's the wonderful co-curator of +Movie Mashup Tuesday and +Blast From The Past
3. +Nicolas Darveau-Garneau: we're lucky to have such a competent and friendly leader as managing director of Google Quebec. Common passions: Southeast & East Asia ... and Google.
4. +Megan Doepker: social entrepreneur & designer of fair trade fashion, founder of unafashion.com, she is driven by the power of social business to create change in the world!
5. +tanaka mutinds: "mobile wizzard" originally from South Africa, this brilliant self-learner "e... more »
2013-06-09 20:53:15 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)
First try at a Strawberry Rhubarb custard pie. Will let you know how it tastes once the votes are in....
#pies
2013-06-08 03:51:20 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Mark Schaefer is Coming to Montreal - You Don't Want to Miss This!
http://keepmarketingfun.com/2013/06/07/mark-schaefer-is-coming-to-montreal-you-dont-want-to-miss-this/
2013-06-08 01:06:31 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)
A complete SMO / SEO Guide For Business in Social & Search.
Social Media Optimization (SMO) for SEO, The future is optimizing for users!
Yes, it's finally here. My comprehensive project outlining the future of search and social media that I've spent the last few weeks working on. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have writing it and welcome to the new blog REALSMO.
I suggest you share this as a sure way to increase your engagement and sharing from your social networks, as they learn the true power of Social Media Optimization.
① Are social signals phasing out SEO for more perceptive search?
② Learning from collective preferences en masse using social media.
③ An explanation of Social Media Optimization, its early definition.
④ The seventeen early rules of Social Media Optimization.
⑤ SMO's relations... more »
2013-06-08 00:41:00 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)
We're super happy with the amazing site +Brendan & Brendan did for us for our "Cut Through the Clutter" Content Marketing Workshop that +Mark Schaefer is coming to Montreal to do.
For more info go to http://socialmeex.com
#contentmarketing #montreal #contentMTL
2013-06-07 14:16:06 (11 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)
How Much Would it Cost You To Go Without that latté today?
According to the team at: http://icangowithout.com/ the price of that one latte can provide one person with clean water for 25 years.
My friends at +Brendan & Brendan, have been working with the I Can Do Without team to prepare the launch of their new mobile app which:
"...will make it easy for consumers to connect their conscious choices with groundbreaking causes in a direct way."
I love the concept of being able to "exchange perceived wants into real needs" as this video tells us. http://goo.gl/HfHuX
The "gaming" foursquare aspect of it rattles me a bit. But then I'm old school and find it a bit gauche to brag about our generosity.
I'm looking forward to learning more about the app and congratulate the creative marketing team at +Br... more »
2013-06-07 13:00:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
RIP Esther Williams.
This clip from the 70's "That's Entertainment" series, narrated by Donald O'Connor, shows Esther fooling around in her backyard pool with a few friends.
2013-06-06 20:42:09 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 8 +1s)
21 Ways To Be A Better Leader
via +Nectarios Economakis
Many great insights here, my favourite:
21. A leader is a dealer in hope. Napoleon Bonaparte. Ah mais oui!!
Here's a few. For the whole list see his post: http://goo.gl/yxZC4
1. Leadership is about emotion as well as logic: work hard to connect with everyone of your people.
6. Don't wait for formal reviews to give feedback: feedback is many fold more effective when given in context, immediately
7. Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.Peter Drucker.
15. All leadership models remind us that we must vary our style for the context and the experience of the person. That is easy to do if we observe and if we listen.
2013-06-06 14:09:10 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Mark Schaefer is jazzing it up in Montreal on July 4th with his "Cut Through the Clutter" content marketing workshop.
Here's Mark in a minute - an edit from a recent HO interview I did with Mark for the event.
For more details about the workshop, check out http://SocialMeex.com
#contentmtl #socialmeex #contentmarketing #montreal
2013-06-06 13:54:40 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)
"There's so much in this world we can learn no matter how young or how old we are - we can sing together."
Somedays I just want to take the next bus to Mr. Rogers' Neighbourhood.
2013-06-06 00:16:22 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)
Looking forward to reading +Mitch Joel's "CTR ALT DELETE".
Been hearing great things from my Hangout buddies, HT +Kerry Armour and just read super review from +Mila Araujo http://goo.gl/HC4z2
As my life has followed a pretty "squiggly" path so far, I'm thinking that it might resonate :-) Made an exception and ordered the print version.
2013-06-05 01:58:39 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)
How do you feel about deleting dates from your blog posts?
2013-06-03 21:08:23 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 10 +1s)
Google+: It’s Bigger On the Inside
My latest post for +SteamFeed http://goo.gl/Fwcpb
Fans of Doctor Who will be familiar with the TARDIS, the Time Lord’s spacecraft that doubles as a time machine.
The outstanding feature of the TARDIS is that from the outside it looks like an antique London Police Box. Once you enter though, you’re in the nerve centre of a unimaginably massive and complex vessel.
Google+ is a portal that looks deceptively like other social platforms. It has all the technology you need to propel you to whatever destination you choose. It can be as trivial as #Caturday or as arcane as the cosmos.
Unlike Facebook, the inside of this box has no walls.
When you enter, you enter the entire web where you can connect with great minds everywhere, or your family....
You're not alone on this journey. Google has the best navigat... more »
2013-05-31 12:55:23 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 15 +1s)
SEO in 2013: Content, Link Building, & Social Working Together
In the new era of SEO be careful not to get too enamored with any one silo. Content may be king, but no king can rule without a well-rounded court. Content, links, and social media are three pillars that when built together and simultaneously in an integrated strategy, help support a strong roof of new customer inflow to your business.
In 2013, success in SEO hinges on businesses putting together a robust combination strategy that brings together an integrated web of great content, credible links, and social signals. Each of these pieces supports the other, providing tremendous value to readers, building your authority and brand value, and distributing your content across new channels.
2013-05-30 14:27:14 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)
Writing for the Web: Tips, Tricks and Standards
- seven tips for writing web content by +Andy Crestodina for +Duct Tape Marketing
Read full post here: http://goo.gl/Nq95W
The pressure to produce more content is not going to abate. But quantity doesn't have to compromise quality.
I especially like number 7 - Remember: Digital Ink is Never Dry
1. Brevity
2. Align Pages with Phrases
3. Formatting
4. Use an image
5. Internal links
6. Calls to action
7. Remember: Digital Ink is Never Dry
#writing #contentmarketing
2013-05-28 14:19:37 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 11 +1s)
New Google Plus Hangouts; Video calls, messages, setup & basics
Updated for May 15, 2013 changes
Pass this Setup guide/tutorial along to people that are brand new to Google+ & Hangouts (check out the overview info for yourself).
It is part 1 of a 2 part set of videos that help you 1) know how to setup all the accounts needed for using Google+ & Hangouts and 2) understand the basics of using hangouts of all kinds inside Google Plus.
This video is part 1 of 2 and covers Setting up a new Google+ account, downloading software to run video calls, and shows you the basics of the Hangout Video Call interface along with info about the new Hangout Sidebar/Messages.
Part 2 which covers setup and how-to basics for Hangouts on Air (HOA) can be found here: http://goo.gl/hSaHC
Here is a clickable index of the topics covered in this video...... more »
2013-05-28 12:45:30 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)
25+ Mind Blowing Stats About Business Today
from +Mitch Joel
Look Forward to Reading Mitch's New Book: Ctrl Alt Delete.
This slide share containing over 25 incredible business stats demonstrates how much the business environment has changed and gives an indication of how we must adaptr to it to survive.
Here's the link to his post: http://goo.gl/4ldpS
2013-05-26 15:37:30 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)
It's never too late to make friends, or nurture the ones we have.
+Alia McKee writes in Getlifeboat.com that:
"Generation and stage of life are prime indicators of overall satisfaction and confidence in friendships."
Seniors (aged 70 and over) and Millennials (ages 16-34) are more likely to say they are extremely satisfied than are Gen-Xers (ages 35-49) or Baby Boomers (ages 50-69).
Do you ever feel that you're too old to make new friends?
#friendship
2013-05-25 04:43:09 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)
Mark Schaefer: Content Marketing Workshop (Interview)
+Mark Schaefer is coming to Montreal!
He'll be giving a content marketing workshop that will show us how we can Cut Through the Clutter to get our online content noticed.
Content marketing and Influence is the blog buzz of the moment. You can’t open a page without tripping over these keywords.
Mark said that he wanted us to leave this workshop with knowing…
- why we should do content marketing.
- how to create content that resonates and ignites.
- what the nuts and bolts are of using content as an inbound marketing strategy.
- and the fundamentals of strategy development
In the interview we discuss:
Is content is the new advertising?
Can content marketing level the playing field?
Who would benefit the most by going to this workshop?<... more »
2013-05-22 13:01:07 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)
Love how these Lilacs looks like they've been stained with red wine.
2013-05-22 11:11:02 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)
Brand New Blog - Here's 7 Warning signs you brand new blog (or existing blog) needs attention
2013-05-21 13:30:35 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)
How +Seth Godin , +Mitch Joel, +Ann Handley, +C.C. Chapman, +Mark Schaefer, +Ian Cleary and +Brian Solis
decide what to write http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2013/05/21/how-i-write/
2013-05-19 17:22:47 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Montreal's Gay Village Readies itself for Another Summer Under a Canopy of Pink Balls.
(let the jokes begin...)
The event is called Aires Libres which is in keeping with the spirit of inclusivity not only in the Village, but in all of Montréal.
This is a series of photos we took on our usual Saturday walk to the Marché St-Jacques. Looking forward to enjoying drinks on the terraces with friends.
Here's a cool video via Tourism Montreal. http://youtu.be/lNIQtH0G9Xk
2013-05-19 17:23:59 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)
Happy Victoria Day weekend everyone. You know, when I was younger, we used to spend every Victoria Day weekend watching the Queen Victoria races before they were discontinued on the grounds that they were cruel to Queen Victoria.
2013-05-18 20:26:24 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 22 +1s)
Google IO 2013 summary from Marcus .. essential viewing - people in this stream will know that .. I have tweeted to users there may not even know #io13 has happened at all .. yikes.
2013-05-18 14:39:28 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 11 +1s)
Should You Leave Facebook for Google Plus?
+Genevieve Lachance asks the questions and gives us some facts to help us decide in her post: http://goo.gl/f7M83
She looks at each platform's rate of growth and time on site to give us a some context before digging into the cons and pros (in the case of G+) of each.
Her conclusion is pragmatic and wise:
"Remember that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to social media but knowing exactly who your target market is and understanding the purpose of each platform should help you decide where you should spend your time."
#facebook #Googleplus
2013-05-17 13:42:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Four links that will make you rethink #2
+Fabrice Calando's *ReThink* series is great Friday morning brain exercise. (Which you'll need to get to get pumped up for the weekend.)
In this instalment: http://goo.gl/QUiJz
he asks us to:
[Rethink Marketing] Lead up: Stop complaining and start changing.
[Rethink Business] Facebook is about to launch a huge play in “big data” analytics. Is the way your business is perceived, how you described it in your business plan?
[Rethink Work] Barron’s: Facebook is still overvalued:
"Is it better to be a one trick pony with a laser focused drive or kind of play in different sandboxes to apply and integrate learnings?"
[Rethink Life] Meditation produces opposite effect of “fight or flight” The impact of meditation on stress...and genetics.
Read full... more »
2013-05-16 20:31:37 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)
Hangouts to be the Single Communications App for Google.
via +The Verge
2013-05-15 21:02:11 (10 comments, 3 reshares, 10 +1s)
A collection of explainer videos about the new Google Plus
Google PlusBasics
► Google+: How to get started
► Google+: Find people you know
► Google+: Set Up Your Profile
► Google+: Reading and responding
► Google+: About circles
► Google+: Sharing
► Google+ Photos: Great photos, in less time
► Google+ Communities: A place for whatever you're into
► Google+ pages
► Google+: Fun with Hangouts
► Google+ Events: Introducing a new way to get together
- - -
#GooglePlusTips #GooglePlus #GooglePlusBasics #HowTo
2013-05-15 12:03:53 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)
Vital and important .. know the rules before you get a strike ..
2013-05-15 11:53:32 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)
Chief Copywriter for +Copyblogger, +Demian Farnworth shares how to avoid common compound word errors.
2013-05-14 23:23:42 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Ghyslain Raza: The Calm after the Maelstrom
+nancy a. locke takes a look at cyber bullying citing the case of Ghyslain Raza whose (in)famous YouTube Star Wars light sabre video resulted in years of school bullying, a trail disgusting comments and ridicule.
A recent magazine story tells the story of how Ghyslain, with the help of his family and "...the support of slow-to-respond but well-intentioned professors and public authorities, and expensive legal counsel – he managed to survive."
Can we really dance like no one is watching?
2013-05-12 16:19:25 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)
More Random Thoughts
The “man” who kidnapped young women, holding them hostage for decades, kicking them in the stomach to abort the babies conceived by his rapes, deserves to die in a manner akin to the death of William Wallace; televised in HD for the rest of his kind to have something to think about.
I awoke this morning to an article from Reuters, claiming that Google+ is a “Desolate Wasteland” which reminds me again how kind nature was to make breathing automatic, allowing the perpetually stupid to live among us, lest they forget to inhale. Alexei Oreskovic, you are probably not an idiot, but your article puts it up for debate.
On Mother’s Day, I still maintain that everything about me that is good and positive is the result of my Grandmother’s love. I think a man needs to have that one person who no matter what they think, or how they feel, they draw the ... more »
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