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Now you can comment in you tube and can plus them like google plus. This feature has been launched from google.

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, and called attention to the 2013 YouTube/Google+ interaction and its SEO/engagement potential. Important context for anyone reading this later: consumer Google+ was retired in April 2019, so the old comment/+1 integration no longer applies. Social actions (likes, shares, +1s) are not a direct Google ranking signal; they help only indirectly by driving traffic, links and on-site engagement.

Practical steps that still work to turn YouTube activity into real visibility and referral traffic:

  • Metadata and thumbnails: put the target keyword early in the title, write a clear first 1-2 sentences of the description, and use a high-contrast custom thumbnail to improve CTR.
  • Retention and accessibility: front-load value in the first 15 seconds, add chapters, and upload captions/transcripts so content is indexable and more watchable.
  • Calls to action: pin a top comment with a tracked link (UTM) and use cards/end screens to increase session watch time and cross-promote.
  • Comment health: manage moderation in YouTube Studio -> Settings -> Community (defaults, held comments, blocked words) so meaningful discussion stays visible.
  • On-site video SEO: embed videos with VideoObject schema (thumbnailUrl, uploadDate, duration, description) and monitor indexing in Search Console.

Measure CTR, watch time and traffic sources in YouTube Analytics and use tracked links to see real referral value. Treat social noise as amplification; convert that attention into links, longer sessions and repeat visits—those are the signals that actually move search results.

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Member Avatar for jessicarobort

Google Plus also effects on SERPs positions.

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It will be prove good option to get more views and comments on site via youtube.

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