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For Journalists

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  1. Integrations in Search + News
  2. YouTube Merge
  3. Hashtags
  4. Hangouts On Air Apps
  5. Open Newsroom

(5 Pro Tips)

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One identity across Google

Google+ in Google Search

Your Google+ page is the hub for your identity and your work across Google and the web, including Google Search, YouTube, Google News, and more.

Google+ posts can appear in searches for relevant terms

Recent posts from your Google+ page can appear on the right side in Search

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Authorship in Search

Linked to your profile

Authorship in Search allows you to add a byline to all your work in Search, and tie

your work back to your identity using your Google+ profile.

Google+ profile photo

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Authorship in Google News

Authorship bylines also appear in Google News.

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Google+ in Google News

Timely and relevant Google+ posts from news sources and people you’re connected to

can also appear in Google News.

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Authorship Analytics

Once you have enabled Authorship, you can view analytics on how your content is appearing in Search.

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YouTube

Merge your Google+ page with your YouTube channel to upgrade your username on YouTube, and get the verified checkmark via Google+.

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YouTube

YouTube tab

Stream Hangouts On Air to your channel

Connect your followers and subscribers to more content across YouTube and Google+.

YouTube

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Verified checkmarks

via Google+

Clear names and

profile pictures

YouTube comments now include better conversations powered by Google+.

YouTube

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YouTube

Understand and tap into your audience on YouTube using “Top Fans” feature.

YouTube

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Hashtags in Search

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Hashtags

Click on a hashtag to see more posts with that tag

Hashtags may even be added based on

posted photos

Hashtags can be included in the text of post, or passively added based on post content. Include timely and popular hashtags in your content to make your posts more discoverable.

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Hashtags

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Hashtags can be included in the text of post, or passively added based on post content. Include timely and popular hashtags in your content to make your posts more discoverable.

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Big moments and meaningful conversations

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Hangouts On Air: Q&A app

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Hangouts On Air: Cameraman app

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Big moments and meaningful conversations

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Hangouts On Air: Toolbox app

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About Google+ Premium Features

Open Newsroom

Storyful’s Open Newsroom crowdsources verification and translation of primary sources.

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