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Google has been attempting to quiet discontent over the exclusion of business and brands on the Google+ social network, but no more apologies. Google+ Pages has launched to a small test group, but all users will have the option of creating Pages on Google+ soon. In essence, this isn’t much different than what is done on Facebook, but the people behind businesses and brands have all the Google+ tools at their disposal like Circles, hangouts, +1, and a new Direct Connect feature.
Google+ pages will let businesses add users to Circles, and allow users to Circle businesses they love. Similar to Facebook’s Like system, Google+ Pages will let user +1 them for a running tally of how popular a business is. TO increase exposure of Google+ Pages, two additions have been made to Google search. The first is straight forward in the form of Pages showing up in search results, which seems like a no-brainer.
The new Direct Connect feature which allows users to get to a business page faster. Just search for “+” and the name of the page, and you will be directed right to it. Now we see clearly why the standard “+” operator was removed recently. Do you think Google+ Pages will be a hit?
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FrancesTheMute
November 07, 2011 at 4:32pm
I was kinda excited about Google+ but honestly, it's been a ghost town and I check it maybe once or twice a week, if that. I'm on Facebook daily. People aren't going to switch to G+ if their friends aren't going to switch as well.
Synux
November 07, 2011 at 4:11pm
"...allow suers to Circle businesses they love." Glad to see you're taking care of the litigious.
