Google Plus now allows you to have a personalized URL. This is no doubt, a commendable feature initiated by Google. A personalized Google Plus URL will be highly beneficial for branding purposes. Another advantage of having a personalized URL is that people can now search and remember your Google Plus URL easily.
Can everyone get a Google Plus Personalized URL?
Apparently, everyone can get a Google Plus Personalized URL. However, you should follow certain norms to get the personalized URL.
1. You should have at least 10 followers on Google Plus.
2. Your Google account should be at least 1 month old.
3. You should upload a profile picture.
4. If you have a business account, it should be a verified local business.
5. Your non-local business account should have a link to your official website.
However, it is not a very difficult task to find out if you are eligible to have a personalized URL on Google Plus. You can check if you have been pre-approved by checking the topmost part of your Google account.
How to get a Personalized Google Plus URL?
You should also know that Google doesn’t allow you to pick the new URL. Once you click the button to get your personalized URL, Google Plus will show you several possible URLs that have been approved by Google for your account. Next, you are asked to choose the URL that you like the most. However, you might be asked add additional digits or alphabets to your name so as to differentiate it from similar URLs available on Google Plus. Now Google will prompt you to approve its terms of service and verify your Google account with your mobile number. At the same time, it also allows you to make minor alterations in the layout, such as accents and capitalization. Once you confirm your Google Plus URL, you can never change it again.
There are many advantages of having a personalized Google Plus URL.
1. A personalized URL is short and easy to remember.
2. A personalized URL makes it easier for all connections to find you.
3. It also makes it easier for your friends to find out your account.
4. You can also find the content that you want to see on a specific person’s Google Plus account using the Google Plus URL of the person. For instance, suppose you want to check the photographs of your friend, all you need to do is add the keyword “photo” at the end of his/ her personalized URL.
A personalized Google Plus URL will transform your Web presence significantly besides enabling you to find out all content required by you quickly.
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