Official Google+ Page?

[jaredmorgs]

So does Farsight manage a Google+ page? With the Nexus 7 coming out, and a focus on Google apps increasing, I'm wondering if anyone else feels having a G+ presence would be a good idea.

The great thing about G+ is that there are very few trolls on there, and the quality of comments are higher. The general demographic of users on G+ are more tech-focused consumers. The sort of people who would fit well into this community as well.

If you do a search for "Pinball" on G+, you already have some fans talking about TPA on there. And some guys are taking screenshots of their games and posting high scores on there.

Perhaps a G+ page could be a good place to unite those on that social network. I'd join it in a heartbeat.

I would just go and set a G+ page up for TPA, but I'm sure Farsight have a social media team that would prefer to control that space. I don't want to step on their toes regarding that.

 

[Jeff Strong]

Good suggestion. I've never used G+ myself, so I'm not familiar with it. Seems like it would be good exposure though, and that's always welcome.

 

[brakel]

I think it would be a good idea for FarSight to setup a google+ page but I don't think that should stop "you from making a TPA fan page on google+. I did laugh a little at the thought that FarSight has a "social media team". I think they have a couple of people that make facebook updates in addition to their regular duties. They really aren't a big enough studio to have a social media team, are they?

 

[jaredmorgs]

I think it would be a good idea for FarSight to setup a google+ page but I don't think that should stop "you from making a TPA fan page on google+. I did laugh a little at the thought that FarSight has a "social media team". I think they have a couple of people that make facebook updates in addition to their regular duties. They really aren't a big enough studio to have a social media team, are they?

OK, well I'll make a fan page then. But if anyone from Farsight reads this post and wants to take it over, then I'll will instantly grant them admin rights.

 

[jaredmorgs]

Good suggestion. I've never used G+ myself, so I'm not familiar with it. Seems like it would be good exposure though, and that's always welcome.

It has a fair bit of activity on it if you search for "pinball". Already added a few users to a "pinball" group so I can jump directly to those posts. Just wish there were more users taking advantage of G+. It is refreshing to see the calibre of person on G+ compared to "some other" social media sites

I'm having a chat to a couple of guys who want to set up a pictorial leader board for their TPA scores. So I think the TPA fan page would be a good place for that.

 

[jaredmorgs]

Just thinking, would it be appropriate to create a Pinball Arcade Fans (as in using the name and logo of this site) G+ page instead?

Jeff, would you be OK with this? I would naturally make you a page admin.

 

[Jeff Strong]

Just thinking, would it be appropriate to create a Pinball Arcade Fans (as in using the name and logo of this site) G+ page instead?

Jeff, would you be OK with this? I would naturally make you a page admin.

Gord would be the one to ask, but my guess is he would probably be fine with it.

Thanks for spreading the word.

 

[jaredmorgs]

I'll set one up. I'll lift the logo from the forum, and if Gord reads this later he may want to supply a better version of the logo. I'll start spreading the word about release dates as I see it on the main forum. If anyone else wants to help me with that, I can make you an admin of the Google page.

 

[jaredmorgs]

So I've created the google + page.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/110014255243229952160/110014255243229952160/about/p/pub

I've had to take a copy of the logo and resize it in GIMP, so it is a bit chunky. But it will do in the short term.

The following code can be embedded into this site to promote the G+ presence:

<a href="https://plus.google.com/110014255243229952160" rel="publisher">Find us on Google+</a>

 

[jaredmorgs]

If anyone who reads this uses Google+, and would be interested in helping out with content other than Android, I'd love to make you an admin for a platform (called a "manager" in G+).

You could then specialize in, say, XBox happenings. Or help out with iOS news. I can only really commit to covering Android stuff at the moment, which makes the page a bit one-sided.

 

[darkuni]

Afraid all I can do is help on Android right now too.

BTW, the link above doesn't QUITE work. Try this:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/110014255243229952160/posts

I will be offering coverage of Pinball Arcade on the July RetroGaming Radio show. I have a pretty diverse listening base ... should drive some traffic and some sales

 

[bavelb]

I have all other platforms (although abandoned PS3 for now) but no way to capture any footage (well apart from screenshots). I also have barely used G+ (or Facebook fro that matter) but am familiar with content management systems if thats any help.

 

[Frostyglitch]

I'm happy to help out where ever I can. Currently using iOS, 360, Mac and of course 360.

 

[jaredmorgs]

I'm happy to help out where ever I can. Currently using iOS, 360, Mac and of course 360.

I've made you a manager. Thanks for volunteering. It would be great if there was a G+"manager" for each supported platform. But starting small works just as well for now.

 

[jaredmorgs]

Afraid all I can do is help on Android right now too.

BTW, the link above doesn't QUITE work. Try this:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/110014255243229952160/posts

I will be offering coverage of Pinball Arcade on the July RetroGaming Radio show. I have a pretty diverse listening base ... should drive some traffic and some sales

That will be awesome! Post a link to the show after you're done. I can push it out through the G+ page.

 

[Frostyglitch]

I've made you a manager. Thanks for volunteering. It would be great if there was a G+"manager" for each supported platform. But starting small works just as well for now.

While I buy a crap ton of games, FarSight and Pinball Arcade are always my highest priority. I'll message you on G+ so we can collaborate on this.
Also feel free to add me on Steam, my user name on there is Frostyglitch as well.

 

[jaredmorgs]

Bumping this thread again.

G+ has all the functionality of Facebook and more (communities, hangouts, fine user control ) without the Facebook users (or putting it nicely, mature users who aren't juvenile trolls and understand that development is hard) ;-)

Would appreciate an official answer about G+ from Rob the social media guy.