Google has just introduced two new social features for Blogger platform. The first is a Google +1 Button for blogs, which makes easier for your readers to share and recommend it, and the second is a Google+ Badge which allows you to connect your blog to your personal profile or your Google+ page on Google+ and allow your readers to follow your Google+ updates.

Adding the Google+ Badge to your blog helps you connect with friends, fans, and customers and also it enables your readers to add your blog or you, to their circles and follow your blog posts on Google+. This way you can grow your audience.

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If you are happy to blog with your real name, people can follow your stream on Google+. If you prefer to blog with a nickname, you can set up a Google+ Page for your blog. Bloggers who wish to continue as anonymous they can continue as usual.



The new Google +1 Button And Google+ Badge is a lot easier to install on your blog sidebar, footer, header or anywhere that accepts gadget. To add these gadgets to your blog simple follow below instructions.

How to Add Google +1 Button to Blogs

1. Go to your Design tab ---> Page Elements tab. (For NEW UI go to your blog Layout).

2. Click on "Add a Gadget" then select "+1 Button".



3. Next configure your +1 Button.



4. Once you configure your +1 Button, Click on Save.

How to Add Google +1 Badge to Blogs

1. Go to your Design tab ---> Page Elements tab. (For NEW UI go to your blog Layout).

2. Click on "Add a Gadget" then select "Google+ Badge".



3. Here you'll need to copy your Google+ ID (personal or Page) to configure the brand badge gadget for your blog.



4. Once you configure your +1 Button, Click on Save.