Ugh, Another Long Ugly URL to Remember? Maybe Not!
Did you know that Google+ allows you to set a vanity URL just like Facebook does?Β A vanity URL allows you to name your business page, which makes it easier to find and also easier for you to share with your network. For example, prior to setting my vanity URL for my Social For Real Estate page, this was the URL:
https:/plus.google.com/113769313648741448026
Pretty ugly, right?
After a little tweaking, now the URL that I can refer people to is:
google.com/+wordflirtsocialmediadesign
I find this much easier to use in promotions, email, on my website and just in general. “Plus” it looks much more pleasing to the eye!
Want to know how to get your Google+ vanity URL?
Follow these steps:
– Log in to your personal Google+ account
– On the left side of the page, click on the drop down menu that is connected with the βHomeβ button and choose βpagesβ
– If your page has complete information (this is key) you will see this:
– If you do not see that, you will need to make sure your profile is complete, including contact information, a web address, a description and preferably a logo.
– Click on the βGet URLβ (or learn more if you want to learn more)
– You will then see:
– Complete the requested information. Sometimes it asks you to “add a few characters” and sometimes not. When it does, it could be because there is already a similar page and they want you to have a unique URL. So add characters if it requires it, but make sure it relates to your brand. For example, I already have one Wordflirt page, so in this example it was asking for some additional characters. Design fits with what I do so that is what I chose. It looks like this:
– Agree to the terms of service and save. At the next screen it gives you one more chance to change your mind. If you are happy with the new URL, click βconfirm choiceβ.
– After that, you will see:
– Itβs confirmed and you may now use this URL to direct people to your page.Β Hopefully, this makes it easier to manage and ultimately, helps you grow your circles.
Email me if you have any questions and be sure to follow Wordflirt: