by Chris Barnard | Mar 7, 2019 | Google+
Google+ Is Done
Back in October of 2018 Google announced it was “sunsetting“ Google+ – their failed experiment of a social media platform – for consumers.
Despite how local businesses used Google+ or didn’t, the bottom line is that if you ever used it, whether personal or as your business, you’ll want to be aware of some things.
What Was Google Plus?
Google+ was Google’s failed attempt at a social media platform to rival Facebook.
It was originally the social component of what was then named Google+ Local and has since split from the Google+ package into the standalone Google My Business.
Confused again?
Good, then you’re getting Google. Don’t worry, the history lesson doesn’t matter. (more…)
by Chris Barnard | Jun 23, 2014 | Google+, Local Search
Your Carlsbad Google+ Local Page Is Now Managed Via Google My Business
Google+ Local, Google Places, Google Maps…why can’t Carlsbad business owners simply have one unified dashboard to manage their presence across all of Google?
According to Google…Now you can!
Image courtesy of Blu-ray.com
Google is now in the process of updating all Google+ (and Google+ Local) pages to what will now don the moniker of “Google My Business.” This updated interface will act as a unified dashboard from which to manage your business page(s) and listing(s).
Let’s hope this one sticks, is bug free, easier to manager for business owners, and helps clean up the spammy listings polluting the local search ecosystem.
Remember, you can have both a Google+ Business page AND a Google+ Local page… (more…)
