Use this document to understand the benefits of linking your YouTube channel to a Google + account.

1. YouTube/
Google+
Integration
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2. Why Should You Use It?
Brand Extension: Google+ is the community
arm of your YouTube presence. It extends your
YT presence into the social community where
fans can interact with your brand directly.
Search: Integration allows for more information
in search with a “Knowledge Panel” and
notifications across all Google products.
Subscription: Your fans on Google+ will have
your channel recommended uniquely
throughout YouTube.
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3. Benefits
‣ Verified name on YouTube and Google+
‣ Automatically share uploads to Google+
‣ Add multiple channel managers
‣ Link your Google+ page with your official website
‣ Utilize Audience insights and post exclusive content
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4. Benefits
1. Verified Name - Verified icon assures
audience that channel and page are official
and strengthens brand presence.
2. Linking YouTube and Google+
encourages more recommendations of
your video content across Google, and is
weighted more heavily in organic first-page
search results
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5. Benefits
3. Allow multiple managers for
a single channel.
4. Ability to manage several
channel through one login.
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6. Benefits
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5. Identify and engage
with your Top Fans.
Creating a circle of
Top Fans allows you
to post content
exclusively to them.
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7. Summary
Optimization Benefit Resources
Verified name on YouTube and
Google+
Verified name checkmark displayed
throughout YouTube (watch page,
search, etc.)
Ask your account manager to get your channel
and Google+ page verified
Example verified channel in search
Automatically share uploads to
Google+
Easily maintain a steady stream of
content on Google+ with minimal
effort
YouTube Creator Blog Post
Add multiple channel managers,
manage multiple channels via
one login
No password sharing needed (better
security), and convenience of using
one login for many channels
Help Article: Managing Google+ Page Connected
Channels
Link your Google+ Page with your
official website
Enable integrations that help your
fans find you in Google search Google+ pages in search information hub
Utilize Audience insights and
post exclusive content
Increase connection with audience
and boost engagement
None yet, feature is still in beta - channels must
have 5K subs to participate
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8. THANK YOU
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