As Google continues to move into social media, it seems impossible for search engine optimization professionals to look the other way. Following last month’s announcement of the Google +1 button, the company’s intents to reclaim their share of web activity from social sites like Twitter and Facebook are clearer than ever. Behold, the coming tide of Google+.
Look at how a simple Google search for computer monitors has changed in the past year (below). Study it. It may not be long before all of your search results look this way.
Will your site be taking advantage?
It’s now official, the Google +1 button designed for websites will be officially released tomorrow. One of Google’s launch partners reportedly leaked news of the release to TechCrunch, who later confirmed that this is indeed true.
Back in January, Google snuck a new feature into their search results that remained overlooked by many of their users. The now infamous Social Search. Are you one of those that weren’t aware of the change? Watch this: