Continually posting thoughtful status updates will increase your profile’s search relevance and help prevent it from dropping lower in results. Here are some quick ideas.

1. Post an article related to your line of work.

Example: “Real estate prices went up 20% over the last four years in Boston: http://news.com//8920”

2. Post a lesson you’ve learned.

Example: “So happy to hear the Ice Bucket challenge has raised over $40 million for ALS research, and wasn’t just a passing gimmick.”

3. Post job openings at your company.

Example: “Acme Inc. is currently looking for a Digital Asset Coordinator. Message me for details!”

4. Post a question related to your career.

Example: Anybody know of any real estate associations in the Boston area?

5. Post tips for your friends.

Example: Check out the 7 morning rituals of all productive people!

6. Post any company news.

Example: Our company was just voted as one of the top 500 fastest growing companies in the world!

Other Topics

1. Post about the weather.

Example: “We’re expecting up to 3 feet of snow tonight! Be safe everyone and stay warm.”

2. Post what you’re doing.

Example: “Just finished reading a fantastic dystopian novel and itching to read another. Give me some recommendations!”

3. Ask friends how they’re doing.

Example: “Hello friends – how are you all doing this fine summer evening?”

4. Share a quote you find inspirational.

Example: “The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you – Lost in Translation”

5. Post anything else that is on your mind.

Don’t stress about crafting the perfect status. The goal here is to keep your profile updated. Whether it’s silly and meaningless or simply sharing something you found interesting, it should only take you a minute to post a status update.

Now that you have ideas for future Google+ posts, check out how to post updates on Google+!