Google+: How to Get Your Own Vanity URL
If you’re one of those early adopters who have jumped on the Google+ bandwagon, then this tip will come in handy. Unlike Facebook and other social networking sites, Google+ does not yet offer vanity URLs. So instead of a sexy plus.google.com/username, you get something difficult to comprehend like https://plus.google.com/109737793729707865057/. Google has cited that it is a security/privacy measure to keep out spammers.
Since Google doesn’t offer vanity URLs, it’s only natural for third party alternatives to sprout. One such service is Gplus.to, essentially a URL shortener, which redirects to your Google+ profile. Alternatively, you could try GplusID too.
Read on for a step-by-step guide to set-up Gplus.to.
5 Step Guide
- Go to your Google+ profile - https://plus.google.com/#################/posts
- In the URL at the address bar, find the string of numbers that come directly after ‘plus.google.com/’ and before ‘/posts’ e.g. https://plus.google.com/#################/posts
- Copy that string of numbers
- Visit Gplus.to and paste the string of numbers into the appropriate field.
- Type in a nickname of your choice and click ‘Add’.
- There is no Step 6! You’re done! Woohoo!
Your now very sexy URL should be Gplus.to/nickname
Already on Google+? Add me to your Circle (Gplus.to/vernieman). Oh, if you’re not and want a Google+ ID, drop me your email and I’ll send you an invite, while it’s still available!
vernieman
Founder / Chief Editor at vernonchan.com
Designer. Serial Entrepreneur. Blogger. Writer. Webhead. Tech geek. Twitter-addict. Mac advocate. Animal lover. Steve Jobs groupie. Footballer. Plays for KutipFC. Petrolhead. BMW fan. Alfisti. Chelsea FC.
Latest posts by vernieman (see all)
- Acer Launches New Touch-centric Acer Aspire Series - May 24, 2013
- VMware Announces vCloud Hybrid Service Built on VMware vSphere - May 23, 2013
- Dell Debuts Smallest Tower and Most Powerful Rack Workstations in Malaysia - May 23, 2013
