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Connect to Google+
December 12, 2011
Back in October
we made it possible for
Blogger in Draft
users to use their
Google+
profile on their blog. This option is now available to all Blogger users, and as a result, we're starting to roll out the first of many Google+ features.
Starting today, if you have linked your blog to your Google+ account you will be presented with a prefilled Google+ share box immediately after publishing a post. The share box will contain a +snippet of your post that you can share with your
circles
on Google+.
Of course, you can disable this sharing prompt at any time on the "Settings - Posts and Comments" page. And you can always share individual posts on Google+ by selecting "share" underneath the entry in your post list.
You can start using the new Share to Google+ immediately if you’ve already chosen to use your Google+ profile on your blog. If you haven’t yet made the switch,
click here
to get started.
If you don’t have a Google+ account you can
create one here
, and then log in to Blogger and follow the above instructions.
To learn more, check out our
FAQs
or visit our
Help Forum
.
Want to chat about sharing to Google+ and other Blogger features with someone from the team? Join me on the
Blogger +page
for a live video Hangout at 3PM PST.
Happy blogging!
Posted by Bruce Polderman, Product Manager
Google AdSense & Blogger: An introduction
December 02, 2011
Hi, my name is Andy Chung. I work on the Google AdSense team helping online publishers, specifically Blogger users like you, ensure your blogs are optimized to generate as much income for you as possible.
A few weeks ago we met with many of you at the
2011 BlogWorld & New Media Expo
. One of the consistent themes we heard was: "please provide me with more tips on how to make money with my blog.”
At your request, we’re happy to bring you a series of posts with some helpful tips on how to configure AdSense to give you the highest possible return from your blog.
If you've been thinking about monetizing your blog and are unfamiliar with how Google AdSense works, here are the three things you need to know:
1. AdSense is built into Blogger:
You can easily sign up and start showing ads on your blog, without having to leave Blogger, by clicking on the "Earnings" tab in your dashboard. After completing the AdSense application, the next step is to designate where you want the ads to appear on your blog. Once your application is approved, we’ll start serving ads and you’ll start making money. And unlike many other blogging platforms, Blogger doesn’t take a cut of your revenue.
2. AdSense serves relevant ads on your blogs:
AdSense works by matching text and image ads to your blog based on your content and the types of users that visit your site. For example, if you write about running, your readers may see ads next to your post about running shoes and equipment. Ads are created and paid for by advertisers who want to promote their products.
3. Great content is key:
Posting high quality content is the best way to maximize your returns with AdSense. It’s important to take a little extra time defining your topic, creating a post that is engaging and matters to your readers. The more interesting and appealing your content is, the more likely your readers will be to click on the ads on your blog.
This short video will also give you a quick overview of AdSense and how it works with Blogger:
Stay tuned to the Blogger Buzz blog for more tips and tricks about monetization in the coming weeks.
Posted by Andy Chung, AdSense
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