How to Add Google+ Comment Box System to Blogger Blogs?

Google introduced the Google+ comment box system on blogger blogs which enables Google+ users can comment on blogger posts with their Google+ user details. This is an important update because Google has been connecting more features of Google Plus with the Blogger service. You too have already noticed with these services on blogger such as Google+1 Button, Badge, Followers Widget, Mention Peoples feature and switch to Google+ profile.

Google+ commenting have more features than default blogger comment system and the main benefit is social media signals that boost your SEO of your site. And also wherever your posts to be linked or shared on Google+, those comments and replies will be displayed in your original article. This will be getting more comments from the Google+ and your post will get more traffic also.

Features of Google+ Comments

• All the conversations in one place – you can see following things when you looking your blog’s comments.
Comments from direct visitors,
Comments on the post that you’ve shared to Google+,
Shared content on Google+ that links to your post

• The readers have the option to comment publicly or privately to their particular circles.
• When you commenting on a blog, you will see the option to share the post on Google+ instantly.
• The blog author cannot see the comment if a comment is not shared with him.
• If the original comment is shared to Google+, replies to the comments on the blog will show up in Google+ and vice versa.
• If you are an author of a post, you can receive Google+ notifications when readers comment or share your post.

How to Add Google Plus Comments to your Blog?

First of all, you have to switch to Google+ profile instead of your blogger profile. For this go to your Blogger dashboard and select your blog. You will see the option “Google+” in left side menu bar and select it then click on “Get Started” button. Then your new Google+ profile will be displayed on screen and click on “Switch Now” button. Now your blogger profile upgraded to Google+ Profile.

After switching your Blogger profile to Google+, you have to turn on Google+ commenting system on blogger settings.

1. Go to your Blogger Dashboard=>Google+ (Left side menu)
2. Tick the checkbox near Use Google+ Comments on this blog.

That’s it. These are the steps to show Google+ comments on most blogs or the blogs which using default blogger templates.

How to Enable Google+ Comments on Custom Templates?

If the comment box not showing in your blog or your blog having custom template try these steps.

1. Go to Blogger Dashboard=>Template=>Edit Html
2. Search this line by pressing CTRL+F

<b:if cond='data:post.showThreadedComments'>

3. Before that code, paste the following code.

<div class='cmt_iframe_holder' expr:data-href='data:post.canonicalUrl' expr:data-viewtype='data:post.viewType'/>

4. If the code appears more than once, paste before in all places.
5. Save your Template.

That's all. You have successfully enabled the Google+ commenting in your blogspot blog. Please share your comments below about this commenting method.