How to use Google Plus Collections for content organization

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How to use Google Plus Collections for content organization

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Google+ has been discontinued, but while it was active, Collections allowed users to organize their posts around specific topics or themes, making it easier for followers to find and engage with content they were interested in. Here’s how you could use Google+ Collections for content organization when it was available:

Creating Collections:

  1. Navigate to your Google+ profile or page.
  2. Click on the “Collections” tab in the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on the “Create Collection” button.
  4. Choose a name and description for your collection.
  5. Select whether the collection should be public or private.
  6. Click “Create” to create the collection.

Adding Posts to Collections:

  1. When creating a new post, you can choose to share it with one of your existing collections or create a new collection directly from the post creation interface.
  2. Alternatively, you can add existing posts to collections by clicking on the three-dot menu icon on the post and selecting “Add to collection.”

Managing Collections:

  1. To edit or delete a collection, navigate to your Collections tab and click on the collection you want to manage.
  2. Click on the three-dot menu icon next to the collection name and select “Edit collection” or “Delete collection.”

Tips for Using Collections Effectively:

  • Organize by Topic: Create collections based on specific topics or themes related to your interests or expertise.
  • Consistent Posting: Regularly add new posts to your collections to keep them updated and engaging.
  • Engage with Followers: Encourage followers to follow specific collections they’re interested in to receive updates on new content.
  • Promote Collections: Share links to your collections with your followers to increase visibility and encourage engagement.
  • Cross-Promotion: Share posts from your collections on other social media platforms or websites to attract new followers and drive traffic to your Google+ profile.

While Google+ is no longer available, you can apply similar principles of content organization and curation to other social media platforms or content management systems that offer similar features, such as Pinterest boards or LinkedIn Showcase Pages.