Recommending Friends on G+ #k10approved

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I have a website, www.kris10.us
I have this website so that people who follow me can find my home base online. The problem with sharing and establishing yourself on social media, is that you do not own the place you are living. At any moment you can be evicted without warning. When you start to develop your brand you must have a place where people can find you.

I neglect my website, I should be on it everyday, but I only get to it one every few weeks. I want my website to have engaging content. How do I do it if I am not on it everyday? I use my friends. Fellow bloggers are great teammates. Their blogs and rss feeds bring great content to my website without daily maintenance.

This is also why I have several different blogs, trying to focus subjects, so it is easy for my followers to pick out a blog or two that they may want to feature on their websites.

Let's take this a step further. . .
My website is valuable, with over 16,000 followers on Google+ and growing, the traffic to my website will also grow. The person who visits my website, is actually looking to discover more about me. They are know me better than the average follower on G+. There are most likely to return, or recommend my website.

I want my website to reflect my personality and my life. I want people to either see things through my eyes, or have things that illicit an emotional reaction. I use the same thought process when posting to social media too. I am building friendships with people I have never met.

Creating a circle to grow . . . 
What is awesome about working with fellow Google Plussers? The fact that we are all people. Once you get past the army of bots and blue heads, and have found your ground, you need to lay down your blanket and claim it. Google Plus is like the first real beach day of the summer. You come packed with all of your gear, and the parking lot is overflowing. You gather all your stuff, and make your way towards the water. It is such a pain to find that spot, but once you do, crack open a cold beverage and enjoy and make friends.

"Hey buddy, I love that song."
"Nice suit!"
"Look at that sun."

Let's play . . .
"You know I saw your blog, and I really enjoyed it. I think the people who follow me would love it too. Can I feature your blog on my website? I will add a feed, and when people click to read the full article they will be sent to your blog to read it."

See link below for my website and notice the three blogs that are from +Jay Flemming +Victoria White +Steve W that I feature. http://www.kris10.us/kristen-s-favorite-blogs.html

Notice I do not credit them on my actual site. I rotate the blogs I feature from time to time. I have many more pages I would like to add to Kris10.us, but it takes time to discover content and feel confident sharing it in this way. There needs to be a certain level of trust. If you have a blog, that is somewhat topic specific, I want to know. Please tag me when you post your articles, or post the link below in the comments.

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When considering blogs to feature, I look at how often they post, and how it folds into the overall feel of my website. The feel is completely subjective. It is my website, and my gut tells me how I want it.


I know some people are going to be annoyed that I share these secrets with you, but I believe in abundance. There will never be a shortage of good ideas, or good people to connect with. When you play on my side of the force, you find a centered and stronger you, who isn't afraid of sharing.