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Tried to see that search result and there was no profile image next the the result when using google.fi. But when I tried google.com it showed me the results with profile image. So not yet implemented on localised versions (at least finnish) of google site.
Breaking news? It's already 3 weeks old... And you know that's a long time ago in the Internet industry ;) <a href:"http://yoast.com/highlighting-wordpress-authors-search/">Joost de Valk wrote about it and how to do that in WordPress.
So what about businesses that have a very visual component - like a Bed and Breakfast? How does this translate for business use when I really don't have a pretty face?
@Marv Eggert - I guess do what every small business do on their site - borrow a face from Istock photo.
I wonder how this goes with using a logo for example, hmm.
This is why I take blood pressure medicine. It's impossible to keep up with all these changes. And when a person is essentially a non-tech person, and they work alone, it is overwhelming. Google+ is the new shining social media platform, but maybe they should have titled it, "social security for webmasters."
I'm with you on the visual component and its possible effect on click-likeliness. It truly makes sense. Next thing you know, there Will be a tiny video.... You heard it here first, folks, because it's actually going to happen :)
Hard to believe the general community is ok with this. Popularity over relevance is a bad choice for search result not to mention privacy issues. Many people already ignore the first three results now because they are paid.
Interesting! Wonder if Google will integrate profile pictures for Blogger writers next to their search results, or will authors need to tweak the blog itself?
The google +1 is really catching on in our area. I'm not sure it will actually last after people catch on but you never know?
thanks, Will
Very interesting, I wonder how I can use this with my e-commerce store.
So we await the tests and verdicts. Should it be a face or your logo? If it's a face then who is the face of your business and what if they leave?
Hard to call at this stage. If you are setting yourself up as the expert then your face is fine but if you are part of a team then the logo will be best. mmmm
I'm actually looking forward to being able to click someones listing in a SERP and go to other things that they have posted. That, I think, will be very cool.
Seems like a great way to help Google+ hijack my search results to a click to Google+ instead of a click to my blog. Am I missing something here?
some great points brought up here. will Google favor their Blogger platform over our own domains? who is the face of your biz and what if they leave?
i really don't like that search is turning into a popularity contest and 'ballot stuffing' happens everywhere...what about these sham contests that giveaway a trip if you 'like' something? great point Marc!
Mary, it's time to raise your dosage!
Lemme get this straight. I'm seeing a screenshot of a Google search result, with a listing boxed with exact HubSpot orange. That's not the HubSpot editor's highlight? I'm confused.
Rick,
This important aspect is the photo and name at the right of the result. The orange box is only to highlight that listing.
Thank you,
Kipp
I followed the instructions - but so far it is not coming up with my photo in the search results. have i dont something wrong here?
Why the "external nofollow" on a link to your own G+ or FB page. I'm missing something.
I'm also looking forward to being able to click someones listing in a SERP and go to other things that they have posted. That, I think, will be very cool.
Any idea how long it will take for the profile image to appear in the search results after making the change?