June 9, 2011

4 Simple Ways to Add Google +1 (Plus One) Button or Widget To Your Blog

Since the launch of Google’s new sharing service +1, every website and blog out there is now being revamped to add their own +1 Button or widget.





An Example, Press The +1 Button Above

According to Adsense, “adding the +1 button to your pages allows users to recommend your content to friends and contacts on Google search. As a result, you could get more and better qualified traffic.”

This is an exciting way for bloggers to promote and the increase search engine visibility of their sites.

However, this will entail a site redesign. Adding another widget to your design will cause unwanted clutter if placed inappropriate. But if you are using existing social media widgets, you might want to upgrade them.

Here are four ways to include the button to your website.

1. Use the Google +1 Button Codes

You can access the default codes of 4 types of button on this website (click here)

2. AddThis.com Google +1 Widget

AddThis.com has already added +1 to their widget, good news if you are using this on your site. If you want the single button only, you can visit here (click here)

3. Wibiya +1 App

Yes, the popular widget bar has also embraced +1. You can find more details here (click here)

4. Wordpress +1 Plugin

For Wordpress users, a plugin is already available here (click here)

It is not yet clear though as to when ShareThis.com will add +1 to your service. Users are already asking the company to integrate it.

But whichever of the four you will use, one thing is certain, bloggers are embracing +1 button now, as the next big thing in SEO.

Below is a video on how to add Google +1 Button on your Wordpress blog

Download 10 Free Google +1 Buttons and Icons here


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