A guest post is by Jacob for Problogger
On March 30th, Google announced the release of its latest addition to the search engine, a small button called the +1. As with any Google announcement, there are always going to be implications—both great and not so great—for the average and professional blogger. Understanding the potential effect of Google’s new +1 feature can better help you prepare for the next six to twelve months of your blog.
What is Google’s +1?
In essence, Google’s +1 is a way for people to vote up the results in Google without making it appear like a Digg setup.
In other words, if someone likes the result that they found on Google, they hit the +1 button, then go on with their lives. When someone makes the same search that person... More...
