New Google My Business - No more Google+?

[nhhernandez]

I created and verified a new Google My Business page for a client and found that there won't be any more Google+ created automatically. I spoke to Google Support and they confirmed this is the case because apparently, the two Google products confuse people. Now, if we want a G+ page created for our client, we have to go and 'Apply' for one here - https://plus.google.com/create

We're not sure how to go moving forward with new clients. Has anyone tried to apply for a G+ account successfully using the above link? If we create a new Gmail account, don't we get a G+ account anyway (or is that not the case as well)?

[SEOJedi51]

Hello,

I've noticed that some of our storefront locations with verified GMB listings do not have an associated brand account. Has anyone else seen this, and how can we create a linked G+ page when no brand account exists for a listing?

Thanks!

[nhhernandez]

Thanks, Donald and Miriam! It amazes me how I can get more useful responses here than from Google's actual support team.

[MiriamEllis]

By coincidence, Nikki, Tim Capper just wrote a great post on this very topic this week. This should answer your question beautifully:

http://onlineownership.com/create-google-page-connected-google-business-page/

[donsilvernail]

This is the google + page. https://plus.google.com/+google

You can still have a basic google + page. They did not change this. Google + Create is not the same as google + and is for creators. They will not accept everyone. In the application it even asks you to link your google + account

In your google my business admin you should be able to create google + posts or click the 9 squares in the top right corner and select google +. I believe all business accounts get a google + brand account. It is basically the same thing is a google + account.

I do not know why they directed you to the google + create application. Perhaps they did not understand your question.