What is a Custom Google+ URL and Why You Need One

You have probably heard about Google+. Hopefully you even have a G+ page set up for your practice? Brilliant. Now it’s time to make your URL yours.

Look at the examples below and think about which one looks better.

Once you create a G+ page for your business, you are automatically given a URL for that page. This URL contains a long sequence of digits, not making it very user-friendly or memory-friendly for that matter!

What are the benefits of having a URL with your business name in it?

  • Easier to remember
  • Easier to share
  • Builds more trust in people
  • Easier to use
  • Inspires online sharing

Please Note: Before you claim your personalised URL there are certain criteria you must meet.

  • Your page must have a profile photo
  • You must have at least 10 followers
  • Your account must be at least 30 days old
  • Your account must be linked to a website (this is important!)

If all of the above gets a tick, well done!

Once you’ve logged in to your G+ page using your Google ID, you should get a notification at the top of the page explaining that you have been preapproved for a custom URL.

 

Click “Get URL” button which will show the screen as displayed below:

Tick the box to agree with the “Terms of Service” and click “Change URL” button. Now the URL will be changed!