Some Basic Questions About Google+ Answered

You may find that you have some basic questions about the new Google+, but you are just way too shy to ask them. Therefore, I am going to answer some of the most basic questions you may have about Google+.

• Where Should I Go To Create A Google+ Business Page?

Go to http://plus.google.com/pages/create to create a Google+ page. Keep in mind that you have to have a Google account in order to set up the page.

• So, What’s The Difference Between A Google+ Page and a Google+ Profile?

Google+ Profile is for personal accounts, while a Google+ Page is for an entity, such as your business.

• What is Direct Connect?

Direct connect will allow searchers to be able to find a Google+ Page in Google Search and then they will be able to add it to their Google+ Circles by searching for +brandname. At this point in time, not all Google+ pages are eligible for Direct Connect, however everyone should try to make their page eligible for this feature whenever it is readily available for everyone.

• How Do I Become Eligible For Direct Connect?

First, you should add your website URL to your Google+ Page. After that, add a snippet of code to your website. This is explained in more detail on Google’s support website.

• May I Add People to More Than One Circle?

You absolutely can.

• Will Google+ Pages and Posts Be Listed in Search Results?

Yes, both pages and posts will be displayed on search engines. Undoubtedly, Google+ can definitely help you out with your SEO efforts.

If you have any more Google+ basic questions that people are asking and you have the answers for them, please list them below. Remember, especially around the Holiday season, it’s always better to give than to receive.