Am I the only one getting tired of the social sharing mania? Really, it’s getting to be too much for me.
I know it’s the world we live in now, and as a blogger/webmaster/affiliate marketing I often feel the pressure to keep up when it comes to adding these buttons to my site.
So of course, when Google announced that we could add the functionality to our sites last week, I installed the button like any diligent marketer would. 🙂
But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tired of seeing countless speculation posts about what it is and isn’t going to do for our business, rankings, etc. The blogosphere has been going Plus One crazy since it launched.
One hair blogger I follow even wrote a post asking her visitors to Plus One her content so she could get a rankings boost. Seriously? An entire post dedicated to begging for Plus One clicks?
Google did admit that it’s going to have an impact on SEO. How much, of course, we’ll never know since Google keeps its algorithm info locked down better than the gold at Fort Knox. But for some reason I feel the impact will be minimal… at least for now.
Now of course Google +1 will provide both personal and business conveniences and benefits (especially if you’re an avid Google user.) I just feel like the Net is on sharing overload sometimes.
To Add or Not to Add?
So should you install +1 on your site?
Sure, why not? It’s free, takes up very little room and…
It’s Google — the #1 search engine accused of trying to control the Internet and search! And it’s THE traffic source responsible for bringing many people the majority of their search engine traffic. So why would you bypass the opportunity to let the oh-so-powerful Google know who likes your content?
But if you’re expecting some miraculous increase in your search engine traffic overnight, I think you’ll be disappointed. But maybe Google will prove me wrong.
I really think this was more about Google trying to match the success of Facebook’s “Like” button. How they’ll use the data and how much of an impact it will have on SEO, remains to be seen.
So what do you guys think? Am I the only one tired of all the social sharing noise and the hype that comes with it? Maybe I’m just getting too antisocial for this social world we live in now. 😀
What do you think of Google Plus One? Did you install the button yet?
Question for you Lisa: I added the Sociable Plugin to my WordPress site, and when I click +1, it shows ‘1’ for a moment, and then the triangle with the !, and resets to 0 while the button tints to red. It give a few reasons why that can happen, but I’m baffled. I made a blank html with the bare bones tags and used it on that, same result.
I’ve heard about other people having the same problem. I thought maybe it was because I was testing it on my local WAMP server and it not being attached to a domain name or something, but I’m really strapped for ideas at this point. Do you have any idea what might be happening?
I added the google +1 button in my site,but my website loading become slow
Google Plus One has became more popular among the site publishers than before. The one reason I see is the effect of plus ones in search results. FB like doesn’t provide a way to recommend sites via search (SERPs). This also helps sites get higher ranking for some search query, this improvement can be monitor in Google Webmaster Tool
I certainly hope the +1 button doesn’t have affect SEO! My head will explode with the amount of boring social buttons coming out and the will it or won’t it help my rankings, to me this is a replacement for the failed google buzz button, trying to compete with facebook and aimed at the SEO hungry people who will just rush out and install. The Google +One button has me wondering if it will end up like FB and their like button. So I support their initiatives when I agree with them, but I find they try to make things too simple for basic users and super complex for power users.
I’m putting social media to work “all crazy” nowadays! =)
Internet Marketer could not ignore google plus one and google plus social media at this time.
let look at this .
http://www.webpronews.com/is-google-imperative-for-seo-2011-11
I’m curious as to if the Google plus one button helps to move websites up in the search engine results pages…
Hi Lisa,
By realeasing all such a powerful features in google
plus,google had again showed his dominance in the internet world.
I really think this was more about Google trying to match the success of Facebook’s “Like” button. How they’ll use the data and how much of an impact it will have on SEO, remains to be seen.
hey, I added my profile on Google+, its really beneficial to promote stuff to huge amount of crowd in a day.
It is annoying, which is why I only add share buttons for websites I find are actually used regularly by a mass of people, or at least the audience I’m targetting. Which, as of right now, is only 3 social media platforms. I don’t like to clutter my website with stuff that is hardly used. If that negatively impacts my traffic, so what? I’ll take the clean and simple approach.
Now, I like Google. So I support their initiatives when I agree with them, but I find they try to make things too simple for basic users and super complex for power users. Like the code they provide to add the plus one icon is really simple, but it messes up my website design and I have no idea why since that small little bit of code has a lot of their code in the backend. That annoys me. And while I could probably figure out why, I can’t justify the effort until “+1” really takes off. We just wanted to test it out, and gave up before it could even have a chance.
I would imagine that Google would frown upon sites buying +1s. That defeats the entire purpose.
The Google +1 button is similar to the facebook like button. However, I think the +1 button will dominate as the Google+ network grows.
Also, I found out that you can even buy +1 now on sites like http://plussem.com and http://plusonefans.com
What do you think about this?
The Google +1 is another best feature of Google. This +1 button doing better to better day by day. This showing exceptional good results. People should join this and start sharing this features. This will definitely helpful you.
I believe the +1 button is going to be booming! It already showed a good result after such a little time being ahead of twitter. I think people should jump into it!
I have added +1 button….. i just tried this one. Posted the great post.. Am very thankful If u Just try to visit our Website even.. Thanks…
I’ve already added the google + button to my site. I really appreciate that hardwork of google in making our lives more easy and entertaining.
Yes, it is really annoying there are so many of them. They look bad on your website/pages when you have to list Facebook/Twitter/Google +1 and other ones. Do people really want to click on these buttons on websites? We have a lot of real estate buyers on our website, and they are all looking at houses, but when we added the Facebook Like, there don’t seem to be a lot of people using them. We’ll add in the Google +1 and see if it does anything!
Maybe there is a downside that our pages are getting more crowded and the real estate users will get more annoyed on our site, and therefore the user experience may get worse.
I have added the +1 like many other buttons. Not so sure of the full value of it, but i would not want to be left out even in the least. Also, adding many social icons to a website is all about giving people more options when they visit your site. They can be well organized, and look pretty decent.
“If we all treat each other like we treat ourselves – what a wonderful place earth would be.”
I agree, this social media mania is getting crazy. I hate when people add 1 milion buttons on their websites! The best tactic for me is to focus on 2 or max 3 social media websites and focus on them only.
google highist company in internet world…this is for great that you can see all news on google….that your really nice work to share this post….This post really speaks my heart Lisa. About a year ago I saw a video on Web Pro News that said Facebook “like” buttons would be playing a part in SEO.
Google PLus is going to change the way we behave online. I think that plus basically brings all/most of Google’s products under one virtual roof. I see more a purpose adding/plussing something versus liking. I have facebook but uses it mabe once per month. I use google everyday.
You should install google + 1, while blogger and website should not left behind. This is a trend that we should not give up. Google + 1 been predict to be a tools that will help in SEO or webmaster tools.
So is good to start now.
Either two thing to allow you to less worry about adding too much.
One is use plug in for those button and use google analytic to track it.
Second is choose only two which most profitable to your website.
Yet another great post. I am making a video to teach people how to put the button on their web site.
It is a new frontier in social media. I think it will do well.
I think that when others are new in the industry, they look for ways to help promote their websites — thus social sharing. While it may seem tedious, it is still helpful for others just starting out. Your website offers great information for everyone, especially those just beginning an internet business. I appreciate what you offer to the industry, Lisa.
Yet another great post. I am making a video to teach people how to put the button on their web site.
Having set up +1 Google on my website and have noticed slightly changes in ranking for a certain key phrases. It’s only google personalization in work. Maybe if it get more “+1”, I will see more significant changes.
would the +1 increase traffic to my site? that would be very helpfull
with or without I’m adding g +1 on my site I’m sure there won’t be any harm done… worse case scenario is take it off if doesn’t do anything.. thanks for the Share Lisa
Can we exchange +1 like we exchange likes in Facebook?
Its interesting that you are surprised that another blogger told their visitors to plus 1 them. I think all sites should urge that as it will only help with your rankings in the future.
Facebook like much better, i think
I personally tired of the need/wanting of 10000 share links.. honestly.. the social networking has become so annoying with the simple amount of sites there are and popping up every day.
Just added +1 to DrewryNewsNetwork. Stop by & check it out! =)
http://www.DrewryNewsNetwork.com
I added the +1 button to my site today. So far, I’m still at zero, despite that my site gets a fair amount of traffic (but less since Google’s recent rerank). I think one problem with this button is that most general Web users aren’t even going to know what it is for. Even if they DO know what it’s for are most people really going to want to create a Google profile just so they can +1 someone’s site? I’m guessing probably not. However, if this catches on with the general public (meaning people other than webmasters) then it might be useful…
That’s how I feel too Angela, nevertheless it’s amazing how Google’s tools influence us Webmasters and Bloggers to add them even if we aren’t sure how effective they will be. That’s how powerful Google is. 🙂
I certainly hope the +1 button doesn’t have affect SEO! That would be a nightmare– and pretty much the end of any kind of Google objectivity.
I’m also pretty damn tired of all the social media stuff. I know that not everyone uses Facebook, but really, the Facebook Like button does all it needs to. What other sharing services do people really use? I put things on Twitter, I hit the “like” button if I want my Facebook followers to read it, and that’s about it.
Set up +1 button after release…for now i can`t speak about any profit from it..maybe in the future it will be a more strong tool for influence the search engine..
Very true dear.. Since the dependence on social networking websites has risen these buttons have taken more and more space on our web pages and are constantly bothering us.!!
Thanks! nice post i m add +1 button in my website 🙂
+1 looks like it’s a win for boosting traffic =)
http://www.DrewryMedia.com
Well, I’ll be using +1 button in sometimes because I hope Google will give some visitors or traffic back for this. (maybe). But I’ll be doing it only because Google wants me to do it.
I think Google +1 is a part of their Google Panda update. This will help Google to find page quality…..
I added the google plus 1 button to my website just because I was not sure if id be missing out on any benefit of it if I did not. I already have the facebook like button, it seems there is now no end to like and share buttons.
Thanks for the info on the Google +1 button…i’ve seen it around lately and wasn’t real sure about it…I went over to my blog and added it immediately especially since it can positively impact your Google rank. Great post.
Lisa, I too am tired of all the social buttons.I don’t really know how this button will work.
I am too new, I dont have much idea about all these things I dont know what good whats not.
But, many people feel the +1 addition will be a good thing to benefit from in the longrun. So there shall be ways to find if this is not abused and used properly. Have you experienced additional traffic and an increase in search engine positioning as of yet after installing it?
I’ll probably try it…… for SEO
While it still remains to be seen how effective or not it will become – SE’s do pay huge amount of attention to social signals and ignoring this one can be quite a mistake.
Will it work or not – ignoring it simply not an option if you want to succeed with your site. Can always remove it later, if required