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Many of us are still trying to figure how Google+ fits within our social bionetwork, trying out its features and sharing information we share elsewhere as we strive to see what Google+’s presence will prominently represent.
During this journey, we yearn to have a personal place within the latest social network to improve our ranks and to become easily found and accessible to others. As with other social sites, they provide use with the ability to create a vanity URL, which Google+ does not as of yet.
Therefore, we must go elsewhere and there are currently two places where you can grab a vanity URL. However, it will NOT change the URL shown on your Google profile since Google owns neither, it will ONLY give you the ability to easily share the URL on other sources and will redirect to your current Profile on Google+.
How-To create a Vanity URL for Google+
You can create a vanity URL by either going to Gplus.to
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or Zipl.us
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Either will allow you to create a vanity URL by doing the following:
* Enter in your chosen URL nickname
* Enter the ID number that is within the URL of your Google+ profile
* Once you choose your vanity URL you will NOT be able to change it.
* Test it by typing the shortened URL and see if it takes you to your Google+ profile
The second sought out for Google+ entity is to have a desktop application. This is the best solution for those who want continued access while they are at work, especially when unfortunately many workplaces have yet to truly embrace the essence of social media.
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You can turn a web page into a desktop application by using WebRunner created by Salsita for any web browser, which works on Windows, Linux and Mac users.
* Simply click the “Download” button
* Choose the link that displays your operating system
* Allow the extension to download
* A pop-up will appear to install the extension to your browser
* Restart Browser
These two yearned for Google+ features that Google does not currently offer will add to your Google+ experience. Enjoy!
You can connect with me on Google+ —> My Vanity URL (http://gplus.to/TheErinRyan)
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Erin Ryan is a writer for various blogs and a Social Media Specialist who has a keen understanding of the power of Social Media for business and fervently stays up-to-date with the Social Media Industry. Erin enjoys teaching and helping people and businesses on how to use and connect through Social Media. You can connect with Erin on Twitter or read more Social Media Articles written by Erin Ryan.
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+Erin Ryan is a writer for various Social Media & Tech blogs and currently works within the Social Media Industry. Erin has a keen understanding of the power of Social Media for business and fervently stays up-to-date. Creator and head editor of Socialeyezer, a social media news, cyberculture and geek guide She enjoys finding the latest in social media, tech and geek culture. Erin often expresses her thoughts and opinions on TheErinRyan A Personal Approach to Social Media. Connect further on Erin Ryan's Social Networks through her About.me Profile.
