Music Promotion Plus Points: Use Google+ and Sell Music Online - Entertainment - Music

Music Promotion Plus Points: Use Google+ and Sell Music Online

So you're a music artist/band and you've got your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and other social media sites signed up to. But are you on Google+?

If not, you're missing out. Big time.

Google+ is one of the fastest-rising social networking platforms. 21 days after its launch on July 2010, it had 20 million hits. In September, it already had 25 million registered users - not bad for a fledgling and super-new website.

An artist/band needs to deal with digital music distribution so they can make their names and talents known, and eventually sell their music online. If Google+ can do this, go ahead and sign up!

Why Choose Google+?

1. Higher rankingGoogle+ is a product of Google itself; no wonder search results for Google+ users are THE first on-screen results. This is great because music promotion totally comes into play - isn't it exposure that artists and bands desire? So keep on top and sign up.

2. Advantageous featuresCase in point: singer-songwriter Daria Musk. With the free Google+ features, specifically Google Hangout, Daria Musk was able to hold a virtual concert for fans and new listeners from around the world. With a core market and a niche fan base, Daria Musk was able to capitalize on making her music relevant; and such exposure was her stepping to to selling songs, sell albums.

What To Expect:

1. Band pagesBe legit - create a band page. You should create one right away - URL and band name - and have your own musical digital footprint. Select the category 'Arts, Entertainment and Sports' and you're all set.

2. CirclesAs THE core function of Google+, having Circles means that you can follow anyone without their approval. You may also customize it to your needs - Circles for close friends, Circles for clients, Circles for fans, et cetera. Yes, use this as a tool to associate yourself or your sound to an artist you identify with. You never know, fans of this artist may discover you and you get that chance to sell your songs to them.

3. HangoutSimilar to the functions of Skype, Google Hangout allows you to use this free video conferencing service to showcase your music. Face time with fans and future fans alike? Utilize Hangout and make waves, again, a chance for music promotion.

4. PhotosFans can't get enough of photos. But make sure not to over-expose yourself or you'll end up with a mean backlash. With Google+ too, it has the easier platform to upload photos. It's also connected to Google+ mobile apps for the iPhone and Android operating systems. Now uploading photos to your Google+ profile goes in seconds and everyone's updated right away.

5. +1The counterpart of Facebook's Like button, the +1 button allows you to rate any page and makes your page rank higher in Google searches. Sweet integrated engagement marketing and music promotion tool right there!

Google+ is an effective music promotion tool you should use.

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