Google has today announced a new update to its Google +1 button that has enabled new features to easily share content with specific Google+ Circles of friends. Allowing you to do it directly from the Google +1 button, simply click and use the “Share on Google+” option. This update aims to streamline the sharing process, making it more intuitive and user-friendly for those who are active on Google+.
Enhanced Sharing Capabilities
The ability to share content directly from the Google +1 button is a significant enhancement. Previously, users had to navigate through multiple steps to share content with their circles. Now, with just a click, users can select the “Share on Google+” option, choose the circles they want to share with, and post the content seamlessly. This feature is particularly useful for users who want to share specific content with different groups of friends, family, or colleagues without the hassle of copying and pasting links.
Another new feature added to the Google +1 button in the latest update is called +Snippets. This enables you to include a link, an image, and a description in the sharebox before sharing. The +Snippets feature is designed to make shared content more engaging and informative. By allowing users to add a description and an image, the shared posts become more visually appealing and provide more context to the recipients. This can lead to higher engagement rates and more meaningful interactions on Google+.
Watch a video after the jump created by Google that will run you through the new features and their uses.
Customization for Website Owners
If you own a website, you can now also customize the new +Snippets feature for your site with a few changes to its webpage, encouraging content sharing through Google+. This customization allows website owners to control how their content appears when shared, ensuring that the most relevant and attractive information is displayed. For example, a news website can set the headline, image, and a brief summary to be included in the snippet, making the shared content more likely to attract clicks and shares.
To customize the +Snippets feature, website owners need to add specific meta tags to their webpages. These tags define the title, image, and description that will appear in the snippet. By doing so, website owners can optimize their content for sharing on Google+, potentially increasing their reach and visibility on the platform. Jump over to the Google Webmaster website for more information.
The introduction of these new features reflects Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and promote content sharing on its platform. By making it easier to share content with specific circles and allowing for more customization, Google is providing users and website owners with powerful tools to engage their audiences more effectively.
Source: Tech Crunch
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