FaceBook may be the social media giant, but Google Plus is certainly making grounds. Nearly every NFL franchise has an official account with six teams going above the rest in their connectivity to their fans.
These teams highlighted below are the ones that go above and beyond, and have over 100,000 +1s. With the median number at just under 3,200 +1s, the staggering numbers you’re about to read are just that – staggering.
Here are the 6 NFL Teams To Follow On Google+
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
636,155 Plus One 62,054 CirclesThe Steelers are one of the most active fan pages on Google+. They can post up to 10 times on a given day, and some times more often. Fans can get a glimpse of current players and former gridiron greats.
2. New England Patriots
585,896 Plus One 583,833 CirclesThe Patriots take multimedia to another level with audio bites and video archives of players and coaches. Fans can find everything they want and more on their official page.
3. Washington Redskins
283,395 Plus One 282,864 CirclesThe Redskins dip a bit behind the prowess of the Steelers and Patriots, with around half the number of +1s. Washington is all over social media, with big followings on Twitter and FaceBook as well.
4. Dallas Cowboys
127,466 Plus One 125,530 CirclesThe Cowboys, also, take a big dip behind the Redskins. They post quite less frequently, as their last post was in July. But when they do post, it’s worth it. Not many teams post memes.
5. Indianapolis Colts
103,926 Plus One 103,700 CirclesThe Colts are even less active than the Cowboys, but they give out high-quality content when they do post. Included are Google Hangouts (similar to skype) where fans can interact.
6. Philadelphia Eagles
102,376 Plus One 101,073 CirclesAnd last, but not least, we have the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have fun with their account by mentioning the team version of Angry Birds. They keep their information up-to-date and relevant.
All stats are from 9/3/2012
Comment below with your favorite team to follow on Google+, and make sure to tweet us with your opinion @sportsnetworker.
@matthewcerrone I don’t know anybody but my Brother and Dad who uses Google+.
@matthewcerrone @sportsnetworker Here all the time. Go Steelers and Mets. Reader of Metsblog and Twitter follower.
@matthewcerrone Despite stories about athletes and teams that do great things on Google+, participation is still lacking. SM overload?
@StephenApp it’s hard to remake people’s habits.
@matthewcerrone I wanted G+ to use it but given limited time it’s just way more important to update the Facebook page than G
@matthewcerrone i use Google + often, i def enjoy the GUI better than FB, but i mostly use it for sports and news info, not social friends
@matthewcerrone Don’t think it’s that. Other SM networks (Instagram/Pinterest) have successfully integrated social landscape. G+ has no USP
@matthewcerrone Just me. *crickets*
@StephenApp IG is SO niche and Pinterest provides a service (collating your Internet). G+ wants u to use instead of other things.
@matthewcerrone true, but those are traits they can sell to users. G+ is lacking a unique trait or feature (aside from hangouts.)
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