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The latest update to Google Social Search: Public Google+ Posts
August 12, 2011
Back in 2009, we
launched
Google Social Search, and we've made several
improvements
since then. And earlier this year we made an
update
which let you get more information from people you're connected to on other publicly available sites. Today, we're including public Google+ posts as well. So if you’re signed into your Google Account, your search results may start including posts shared publicly by people you’re connected to on Google+.
Here’s how it works. Let’s say I’m logged into my Google Account, and I search on Google for [
uncle zhou queens
]. I’ve heard a lot of great things about this restaurant, and we’re visiting NYC soon, so we want to figure out all the best eats in town. I also happen to have Andrew Hyatt in one of my Google+ circles. Oh, and it turns out he just made a public post on his Google+ account about Uncle Zhou in Queens:
So here’s how that will show up on my results page for the query [
uncle zhou queens
]:
Cool! Now not only do I get some great reviews on the web, I get a review from a friend about a restaurant with recommendations about what dishes to order. My mouth is already watering...
Remember, to experience this updated feature, you’ll need to be on Google+ and also make sure that you’re logged into your Google Account when you search. In addition, only public posts on Google+ are visible in search results. Private posts on Google+ aren’t.
We’re rolling out this update over the coming days. This is just the latest step in helping you find the most relevant information possible, personalized to your interests and the people you care about. To learn more, check out our
help center
. May your searching be tasty!
Posted by Sagar Kamdar, Product Manager
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