how to change google plus url 2017

How to edit and Get a Custom URL / Username for your Google Plus Profile

GOOGLE PLUS IS THE NEW SOCIAL NETWORK BY GOOGLE ESTABLISHED SINCE 2011. IT IS REPORTED THAT GOOGLE+ NOW HAS A TOTAL OF 300 MILLION ACTIVE USERS EVERY MONTH.

If you have been active on Google+ now, you possibly notice that the URL of your profile looks quite ugly, for example, here is one profile URL:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102636862068585441105
Google+ is now using a long ID at the end of URL which is difficult for people to remember. Here are some solutions to set username to shorten your Google+ URL so that it would be cleaner and more recognizable.

►Google+ officially offers custom URLs

Google is offering variety URLs for verified accounts and normal accounts. You just need to type in short URLs like “plus.google.com/+pctrickscybersecuritytest” to reach those pages.
When you have a custom URL, you can give people a short, easy-to-remember web address to find your Google+ profile (like google.com/+pctrickscybersecuritytest). it will be preassigned based on things like your name. And you may also need to add a few letters or numbers to make it unique to you.

►Rules for getting a custom URL

There are a few rules to keep in mind when you’re trying to get a custom URL. If you’re having trouble, make sure:
-You have ten or more followers (people who have added you to their circles)
-Your account is at least 30 days old
-Your profile has a profile photo
-Your account is in good standing
Note: Custom URLs must meet the Google+ User Content and Conduct Policy and the Google+ custom URLs terms of use.

Google has rolled out the feature and it is available to most users. You will just need to have a profile photo, at least 10 followers and an account that is at least 1 month old. Then Google will send you an email to confirm that you’ve got a custom URL for your Google Plus profile. You will also see a notification when you log in to your account. After clicking on the button “Get URL”.
In most cases, you will have to accept the URL they offer, however, some established accounts will have to option to request a different one.
Notice that you won’t be able to change your username once you set it. You only can change its format by going to Profile -> About -> Links and choose Edit, then you will see the option as shown in above video

Recently, Google has announced the a search-specific feature called Google+ Direct Connect. The feature gives visibility for Google Plus pages as the pages will show up when people type query in Google+ Search, for example, when people type in "+pctrickscybersecuritytest”, they will see the icon and link to the Google+ page of the brand. To make your page eligible for this feature, you just need to install the Google+ badge on your website.
Google will determine your page’s relevancy and popularity based on its algorithms, you will be able to get a custom URL if your page qualifies. We can understand that Google encourages us to be more active on Google Plus by engaging people, updating posts regularly and driving people to add your page to their circles. You absolutely get a better chance when your page becomes more popular..