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Friday 17 January 2014

Change Google Plus Custom URLs?

Did you noticed the URL of my profile in the above image? Yes, it is custom which comes with the name or username and the long code is removed now from my profile! Recently, Google has announced the custom URLs for Google+ accounts and profiles and it really seems a great update because mostly people was being irritated by that old long URL which came with the code. In this post, I'm going to show you that how can get or change the custom URL which will be short than previous.


Google+ Custom URLs - Who Can Get This?

As you know that Google has recently announced the custom URLs because the old URL seems long and it was annoying people many times because we couldn't easily remember the old long URL and this new one is really simple and short which can be remembered just by seeing it only one time. I would like to recommend you that before getting it you must read the terms, conditions, policies and principles of this new feature. Read Google+ Custom URLs Term of Use.

Now, this awesome feature is available to only established profiles which may have good number of followers, friends, well designed with cover and profile pic, real and accurate information in the profile like date of birth, living place, work etc, it should be verified with the phone number and you should have the verified Google authorship if you own a blog or website. It just means that you should have the strong profile. If you've all these requirements then you can easily get it. You can checkout the following link to know that how can we verify the authorship and it helps to get that custom URL. 

How To Get Custom URL for Google+ Profile?

There is nothing any big process in getting the custom URL but once if you're eligible for that feature, then you can get it in seconds. So, follow the below simple tutorial.
  1. Go To Google+ and Sign in to your account.
  2. Go To Profile.
  3. There, you will see the blue color notification asking for getting the custom URL.
  4. Click on "Get it" button.
  5. Now, it will ask for the confirmation and also for choosing your own custom URL.
  6. Edit or change the URL and confirm it in last.
  7. That's all, You're done!

Was it difficult? - Final Words

I don't think it was any difficult process for getting the custom URL for your Google+ profile but it was the most easiest thing. Now enjoy the short custom URL and also show your friends about and share this tutorial with them. Remember, if you've pages on Google+ and if they're also eligible then you can also get it for your pages. And if you can't see that blue notification bar then you need to complete your profile or verify the authorship and you will get it soon! Keep visiting us for more news, Take Care!

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