Use time well - Actions and words that make a difference

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Make time to take time and taking time to be there. Look around, Be a part!

We all know how precious time is. Making the best of our time includes being able to Take time to make time, make time to be there and this is so important in our business and social lives, in all areas of our life… Every second counts and making the best of every moment is vital to get the best from every minute of our busy lives.

For my birthday this year I went to see an Australian artist Glenn Shorrock originally from The Little River Band, he played a lot of great old songs. The reason I mention this is that it was these words in a song called Lady.that stood out most to me, words about time and making the best of I.T. Many thanks to YouTube, You can buy this song on Google Play Music too! (Support the artists, every business counts! )

Using the best time management is crucial in all areas of our lives as well as in our business here in Google Maps Local Guides Connect.

Looking into what you do, Think about these words: ( Care of A-Z Lyrics )

Little River Band Lyrics

“Lady”

Look around you, look up here
Take time to make time, make time to be there
Look around, be a part
Feel for the winter, but don’t have a cold heart

And I love you best
You’re not like the rest
You’re there when I need you
You’re there when I need
I’m gonna need you

A long time ago I had a lady to love
She made me think of things I never thought of
Now she’s gone and I’m on my own
A love song has come into my mind
A love song, it was there all the time

So, lady, let me take a look at you now
You’re there on the dance floor making me want you somehow
Oh, lady, I think it’s only fair I should say to you
Don’t be thinking that I don’t want you, 'cause maybe I do

Look around, come to me
I have no answers, but know where I wanna be
I look around, play a part
I was born in the winter and cooled by a warm heart

And I love you best
You’re not like the rest
You’re there when I need you
You’re there when I need
I’m gonna need you

So, lady, let me take a look at you now
You’re there on the dance floor making me want you somehow
Oh, lady, I think it’s only fair I should say to you
Don’t be thinking that I don’t want you, 'cause maybe I do
Don’t be thinking that I don’t want you, lady, I do

Every business we engage in our daily lives is a new business to introduce to Google Maps. Introduce every business through Google My Business, a free service that incorporates Google Maps and a Google+ Brand account as well. It is a small moment in time that can make a huge difference to the lives of all the people involved in that business and your community. It is so important to simply take time to make time to introduce yourself then explain what you are doing and how introducing the business your are engaging with to the amazing business ventures available to them with Google will make a massive difference to them.

Take a small moment to let them know that the new business brought to them in having a free Google My Business account and how being included in the Google Maps and as such by doing so also enables them to be part of Google Maps Local Guides Connect. Businesses can make an enormous difference to the amount of traffic they receive, including new and continuous clients for all types of businesses, by simply getting a great review from you, being in Google Maps via Google My Business free service.

So let them know that by your writing a great review that includes great photos for them in Google Maps even more new business is found by everyone looking for their type of business online. Plus the social media extensive expanded network marketing is available for them in the Google My Business Google+ Brand account, all easily established in next to no time at all.

Google+ is direct target marketing. Having a G+ Brand account free is expansive in association with all the communities being topic related to the type of business that is the specialty required. Then also G+ Collections are exactly the interactive networking desired in any business social media marketing,

They can create their own specialised G+ Communities. They can make them private exclusive for their customers or public and as such allowing new clients and continual business extensions. They can join many in their industry also and interact with others as well as moderate and run their own. I.T is all great business with G+ and like no other social media platform.

With making time to help businesses in your community by reviews, taking pictures, updating the already excellent Google Maps with all new shops, plus any street and traffic differences not yet noted by the continual photo specs from Google Earth, we can and are all making a difference. It is in this way our time is helping others, that helps create an exclusive improvement for all businesses we visit and review then share our reviews on Google Maps Local Guides Connect.

All work we share from Google Maps that then is connected and goes through Google Local Guides Connect then every post there is sharable to Google+. That is what you can make time to take time to let them know!

From there onto Blogger, plus YouTube Live Streaming and Hangouts makes huge differences in the businesses online reputations that leads to better search engine optimization (SEO). The more a business is seen online the more elaborate andt the interactive reputable connectivity is extended. So even just taking the time to start this chain of events with Google Maps reviews and pictures (Made even better with Google Photos connections via Google Maps) then sharing I.T on Google Maps Local Guides Connect and on via G+ and all mentioned here, you are helping your community.

We do not need to sell Google Products and services. Google Products and services sell themselves and the sales team at Google has got that well and truely covered. It is about letting the businesses know who you are and what you are doing as a matter of business eticate plus the fact that as a Google Maps Local Guide Connect member all that you do is involved in the free service of Google My Business and is extra excellence from Google available in what you are doing in Google Maps Local Guides Connect too. Enjoy!

Thank you all for taking the time to care and share!

Shine on!

Best wishes

@Justine2807

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Hi @Justine2807

It’s a beautiful song and deep poetry. I love this kind of music .

I will add this song in my play list.

Thanks

Have a good day

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That’s really a great song!

And, the way you connected it with your writeup is really astonishing.

You went way deeper, and, overall revealed a new perspective of making efforts to change our community; which, I, personally, never thought before.

Thanks.

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Una excelente reflexión y análisis de cómo usar el tiempo para hacer más tiempo y en cómo ayudar a los negocios a mejorar su perfomance con “My Bussines”, gracias por compartirlo con nosotros @Justine2807 :+1::slightly_smiling_face::clap:

saludos Farid

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Hi @AkmalB

Thank you for your kindness. It means a lot to me to hear that you like this post and the music included. The special poetry in the words is by the artist the band The Little River Band as well as the words in the song and the connection to Local Guides Connect and being a Local Guide. Plus how we are all connected here as well as Google+ Brand Accounts and Google My Business and Google Maps.

I am happy you will also add this song to your play list.

Look around you, look up here
Take time to make time, make time to be there
Look around, be a part

We are all part of a Global project to help others in Google Maps, Local Guides Connect as well as Google+ and Google My Business.

Enjoy

Best wishes

** @Justine2807 **

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Hi @asifMojtoba

You are very kind. Thank you very much also for these wonderful words, I appreciate that you enjoyed the association between the song and what we do. It is always very inspiring to go deep and very aspirational that you are able to see what I was trying to share here in Local Guides Connect.

I am very happy that you see what I am referring to as something of a new perspective and will be able to use it when you are in your community as a Local Guide Connect member. It is so simple and makes all the difference when we:

Look around you, look up here
Take time to make time, make time to be there
Look around, be a part

Being part of the Local Guide Connect program and using Google Maps plus Google My Business and Google+ Brand Accounts to help all types of businesses is a very rewarding experience and really makes a difference for everyone internationally.

Thanks again

Best wishes

@Justine2807

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Hola @FaridTDF

Hola Farid, muchas gracias Farid Monti por tus amables palabras y un claro análisis de mi reflexión sobre el uso del tiempo y cómo utilizar Google My Business es lo mejor para todas las empresas. Especialmente porque incluye Google Maps y, por lo tanto, está conectado a Local Guides Connect. Además, también cuentas de marca de Google+, por lo que Google+ también está conectado a Local Guides Connect de esa manera. ¡Todo es muy útil para las empresas locales, de eso tratamos como Guías locales! Es tan genial que veas cómo estas palabras y tomarse el tiempo para hacer que el tiempo importe, y ves la conexión relativa en la canción y las palabras:
Mire a su alrededor, mire aquí
Tómese el tiempo para hacer tiempo, haga tiempo para estar allí
Mira a tu alrededor, sé parte
Formar parte de The Local Guides Connect Program, Google Maps, Google+, Google My Business, ayuda a muchos en nuestra comunidad.
Realmente aprecio su comentario y espero que usted y sus seres queridos tengan una fabulosa temporada de vacaciones.
Amor y amistad siempre
de @Justine2807

Hi Farid, Thank you so much Farid Monti for your kind words and clear analysis of my reflection on using time well and how using Google My Business is best for all businesses. Especially because it includes Google Maps and so is connected to Local Guides Connect. Plus also Google+ Brand Accounts so also Google+ is connected to Local Guides Connect that way as well. It is all very helpful to Local Businesses which is what we as Local Guides Connect are all about! It is so cool that you see how these words and taking time to make time matters and you see the relative connection in the song and the words:
Look around you, look up here
Take time to make time, make time to be there
Look around, be a part
Being part of The Local Guides Connect Program, Google Maps, Google+, Google My Business Helps so many in our community
I really appreciate your comment and hope that you and your loved ones have a fabulous holiday season.
Love and friendship always
Best Wishes

@Justine2807

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for being able to Take time to make time, make time to be there!

Please take time to read this article and if you like it then please share it as well!

Tell all your friends and family, lets spread the word to everyone! Many Thanks in advance to @OSAMA , @Osaka78forTRUMP , @KarenVChin , @ErmesT , @PaulPavlinovich , @Briggs , @SarahKa , @HelloSamsonR , @SalmaanN

Best wishes

@Justine2807

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for being able to Take time to make time, make time to be there!

Please take time to read this article and if you like it then please share it as well! Tell all your friends and family, lets spread the word to everyone! Many Thanks in advance to @BudionoS , @BishowvijayaP , @NareshDarji , @MuhannadK , @NirajBhusal , @PushpendraKhadka , @IrenaS , @FazZ @user_not_found ,

Best wishes

@Justine2807

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Hi @Justine2807 thank you for bring me here in this post. Just played the song and I like it. Also like what you write about every single services of Google that helps every single business to grow up and it make world better. Can’t imagine we live without Google time by time. Its a big change that make a big impact. You also the part or it because of your contribution in Google Maps and other platform developer by Google

You shared a good point of view. Thanks

Regards

Budiono

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Hi @BudionoS

You are so kind, I really appreciate your support. I am happy you like the song and hope your wife and family does too. It is always a great thing that we can share all we do and I hope you like this enough to share it on Google+ and other super social media like Blogger as well.

I love how you make excellent use of time by time. Plus the fact you are such a part of every project you contribute so much. Thank you for being you.

You are so right we are so lucky with all the tolls and programs Google Product developers create that can help us and all businesses in our communities all around the world. There is so much difference that can be made when we Take time to make time, make time to be there. It is a fabulous thing to do and is made easy with Local Guides Connect.

Thank you so much again

Best wishes

@Justine2807

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Hi @Justine2807 this is a reasonably true message. You’re talking about bringing businesses into the Googleverse. Google never release exactly how they come up with search rankings but logic would suggest that most of your assumptions are likely correct with a little magic chucked in for good measure.

I did unmark the solution as your post isn’t a question and only questions are to have solutions. A kudos or thank-you reply would be applicable in this case but not a solution.

Regards Paul

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Hi @PaulPavlinovich

Thank you for your kind contribution. Can I please make I.T clear to you with the song and the words to the song this article is about time, how prrrrecious it is and being able to Take time to make time, make time to be there. Look around, Be a part! Plus The article is is from my knowledge and experience (that Google recently kindly appreciated and used in filming a segment for Shop like a Local - A day in the life of a Local Guide) and is meant to be informative and kind as it shows that the time people save using Google Products and services makes a huge difference to give them more time and allows them to do what they do best, their business. That creates better business and so also leads to better income and so leads to (what we all need and want) more time with family and friends.

In this post I was clear in a manner and a means that I am actually talking about both new businesses and existing businesses. (Updating correct information is clear) Thank you again so much for your “advice”, but this article is not meant to be about S.E.O. However I know just a little about Search Engine Optimisation after my 30 plus years in this industry. lol. You are right about “Google never release exactly how they come up with search rankings” so from that I must say the 30 plus year thing is where the experienced ideas and as such my advice not assumptions come from. So thanks for your added sarcasm with a hint of defamation otherwise known as slyber- bullying… or as you say with this… lol… " but logic would suggest that most of your assumptions are likely correct with a little magic chucked in for good measure." However as stated it is not at all what I was making a point about here. All of the advice and ideas I suggest are offered from experience and knowledge. I.T. is about helping people not being sarcastic (being the lowest form of wit) or putting a person down by being nasty with your own definition of what you call “magic chucked in”

When I do use the term magic it refers to love! Love is magical and usually never chucked in. lol. As you would know with your lovely wife (and best friends) love is magical and it happens naturally!

More so importantly the point here is taking time and making time for good communication, in the kindness required in all and every business and or relationship of every type and place. So that is what I’m referring to.

Also that if a business is on the internet it gets on Search Engines and being on Google Maps gives a business extra boost because people can find businesses and also learn about that business when the use Google Maps. Google is very clear with all Google Search Engine has no bias. It is all fair and not ever compromised with anything chucked in!! That is what makes Google Search the best.

That is why I must state again in this article was and is simply to show that when I talk to businesses as a Google Maps Local Guides Connect member that I let the business know what I am doing (as explained in the article/post) plus also that the services available to them from Google My Business free service also includes Google Maps, as such Local Guides Connect and Google+ Brand accounts too!

It is all about that extra awesomeness with all the products and services available from Google. This article is just my trying to get people in Local Guides who are not aware of Google My Business and its connection to Local Guides Connect aware.

In a Local Guides Connect Volunteer Hangout group I am a part of I was talking to some great Local Guides Connect members about talking to businesses as we review them and take pictures. I explained to them about how I like to inform businesses I review that I am doing it as a Google Maps Local Guides Connect member and that making sure all the information from their business is always up to date and correct as well as the reviews is part of what we do. I also let them know of the free service that is available in Google My Business and how Google Maps and as such Google Maps Local Guides Connect is incorporated, as well as Google+ Brand Accounts. Telling businesses that I.T. is all involved in the Google My Business free services.

The people I was chatting with on Google Hangouts were very thankful and said they had not been aware of this, so I thought I would write this article to let them and others like them know about this method of sharing all the awesomeness Google does for so many in so many ways. The article is not about S.E.O as such more all the excellence in Google Maps, Google Maps Local Guides Connect, Google My Business and how it has Google Maps and so Local Guides Connect and also Google+ Brand accounts all as a free service as well!

Plus one seemed confused in the excellent added extra support for Local Guides through LG Connect now (and always since it was introduced) So support for all members is from LG Connect moderators plus all the Googlers teams coming from LGConnect as the main core support for Local Guides.

It was and is about as always Google Maps and Google+ through Google Product forums, as well as feedback plus Google+ Help communities. So there is now more support than ever that is directly related to any support required for specific products.

As to the Solution thing, I actually changed that once already myself. I marked the second choice from @asifMojtoba as a solution because it stated that this post made him look at this in a new perspective (as below)

"That’s really a great song!

And, the way you connected it with your writeup is really astonishing.

You went way deeper, and, overall revealed a new perspective of making efforts to change our community; which, I, personally, never thought before".

I agree with you as this post is not a question nor a recap but rather a write-up offering a different or another added excellent Google process in Google Maps Local Guides Connect members method for communication and connection with Local businesses.

I really wanted this to go on as my first post here as on my stats it says no posts. In my volunteer activity here I love to contribute in any way I can by reading, appreciating plus giving kudos to all the wonderful work that everyone contributes here. I really was just trying to add a post that can help people as well as part of what I do in caring and sharing. So if you, as a moderator here can relocate this article (If you think it is worthy) to appear as my first post where posts are meant to go, I would really appreciate your help.

Teamwork works best! I appreciate your kindness and knowledge, with all I know one thing is for sure we never stop learning, there is always room for added wisdom from others too. So again this song can be quoted regarding business and your knowledge and experience when it is served with kindness, an open mind and a little humour lol "Don’t be thinking that I don’t want you cause maybe I do. "

Best wishes

with kind regards

@Justine2807

(Ps: Hahaha I hope you do not find offence in the #ClubPaul …lol… sorry… #TeamPaul … and that this post does not set off a TLDR protest! lol Thanks for your kudos! )

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Merry Christmas, @Justine2807 , hope all’s well. Yes, you’re right, time’s a funny thing. We believe there’s always plenty of time, there’s perfect timing with a time for all things and that time is flexible. As for sharing about Maps, it’s easy. Love people and love Maps. Happy Birthday, Justine, time to celebrate you. JustineOBrien, you’re a kind, positive, energetic and encouraging contributor with a gift for giving. You’re one of a kind, who takes time to shine. Happy Birthday, Justine. Kindest regards from Osaka78 PS We use best answers on Connect creatively too, sometimes, @PaulPavlinovich :slight_smile:

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Hi @Osaka78forTRUMP

I really appreciate your support. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones too. Taking the time to make time to connect and communicate with businesses makes all the difference. It is a song that I enjoy because of that phrase and I thought it was a good reference in relation to the topic. lol…My birthday is in July, but thank you anyway. I love the song and was thinking what a fun time I had filming the segment for “Shop like a Local - A day in the life of a Local Guide” knowing that the connection with each of the business owners made the day fun and makes being a Local Guide fun. Making friends and helping local business is one of the many wonderful things about being a part of Google Maps Local Guides Connect. We get Connected!

Time is a precious essence to savour and share the flavour whenever we can.

Being a member of Google Maps Local Guides Connect makes I.T. so. I hope that @PaulPavlinovich can see that that was and is the point of this article. I hope he transfers this post for me to make it in the correct place as a post. Once it is in the right place to get seen and shared by as many people as possible it can in turn help many to understand this article can help many people. Including all those on Local Guides Connect who already understand that communication with every business matters, they can also now include (if they are not already) sharing the connection between Google My Business, Google Maps, Local Guides Connect and Google+ Brand accounts. As it is all part of the free services plus all helps every business to get the best of all of these products.

We, as Local Guides Connect members all know how important time and communication is in what we do. We know in helping with all businesses we review and take pictures of, they are then associated with Google Maps and will always have up to date information on the internet by being so. Plus all reviews make a difference when people see their business online. This article shows another extra process available to help businesses and lets all know to let the businesses we review know this as well. Sharing the Google My Business that incorporates Google Maps and as such Local Guides Connect plus Google+ Brand accounts gets them seen in so many ways and helps them online too. All support and assistance matters. Thank you again for your continued kindness and support.

Best wishes

@Justine2807

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for being able to Take time to make time, make time to be there!

Please take time to read this article and if you like it then please leave a comment plus share it as well! Tell all your friends and family, lets spread the word to everyone! Many Thanks in advance to @SP31 , @OnyedikaBenjaminJ , @NareshDarji , @MahabubMunna , @TraciC , @LucioV, @StephenAbraham , @RonneBD , @SanyaOdare

Best wishes

@JustineOBrien

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for being able to Take time to make time, make time to be there!

Please take time to read this article and if you like it then please leave a comment plus share it as well! Tell all your friends and family, lets spread the word to everyone! Many Thanks in advance to @MiaMaria , @AlejandraMaria , @IndiaC , @Indiacom1 , @user_not_found , @JonasKL , @BruceDM , @user_not_found , @SovitaD

Best wishes

@JustineOBrien

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Hello @Justine2807 - Thank you for tagging me on this article and I hope your holiday season is going well! Life certainly moves fast but I agree that we should all take time to make time and especially for local businesses or small businesses that could use a push. As it is the holiday season, I also think it’s important to make time those important people that are in our lives and let them know that we’re happy to have them there. Sometimes a simple call or a text message is just enough to brighten someones day :slight_smile:

Cheers to you and may you have a happy and healthy 2018!

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Dear @Justine2807 I went through your post and comment section too.

I found the my fellows have provided well deserved feedbacks to you. I also have similar type of feedbacks on this.

Yeah it’s a matter time that everything on this universe follows. It’s a matter of time that we are known to each other today.

It was a matter of time that I never have thinked of that there is a lady with the name @Justine2807 with whom I will talk one day.

You have clearly mentioned that how Google served the community with its services. It’s a good example of private-public partnership model. I have planned to focus on google my business in upcoming meetups. It’s the platform which is making the globalized world well communicative.

Thank you so much for sharing all the stuffs in a single post.

Happy mapping!

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Hi @BruceDM

It is an honour to have you reply to my tag. I am so thankful to all who do. I also hope you and your loved ones are having a wonderful festive season. I also am happy to hear you liked this post and understand the association to communication and connection between Google Maps, Google My Business, Local Guides plus Google+ Brand Accounts free services. I hope you like this post enough to share it. I appreciate all you do and am very thankful.

A very healthy and happy 2018 to you and all your loved ones as well as everyone here. Cheers!

Best wishes

With kind regards

@Justine2807

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