Have you been wondering about that new “+1” button that appears when you run a Google search?
Google’s +1 was recently launched to increase Google’s presence on the web and improve search results in the future. But (and it’s a big “but”) it was also implemented to compete with big competitors such as Facebook. Yes, Google is going social! You could say Google’s new button acts very much like the Facebook “Like” and Twitter “Tweet” button.
What’s the purpose of that little thing?
By clicking the “+1” button, you allow your friends, contacts and other web users to view your recommended sites when they do a related search. Let’s say you did a search for vegetarian recipes. You found a great site and you give your stamp of approval by hitting the “+1” button. Your “+1” is now saved and you have made it easier for the next person to find those same delicious recipes quickly!
Want to start “+1ing”?
To “+1” a site you have to create a Google profile. Anyone can see your “+1” on a specific site; however, you can control who can see your “+1 tab” in your profile that contains a consolidated list of your “+1s”. Right now, you can only join Google+ by invitation (only a select group of people outside of Google’s staff have been invited), but this will likely change very soon, so get on the list!
You can also have the +1 button right on your website. All you need to do is to get the code and find the best location on your website to place it! This is just one more small way to increase your site’s performance in searches, but we can help you determine the best website optimization solutions! Don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an message! We want you to reach your targeted website traffic and have a higher search engine ranking!
