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"It's been a long time coming, but Google has finally given the official go-ahead for businesses to create profiles on the Google+ social network. \nWe have gone hands-on with the new option to offer you a simple walkthrough, demoing just how quick and easy it is to get set up on the service.\nTake a look through our image gallery above for our no-nonsense how-to. Once you've got yours set up, link us in the comments to your brand's Google+ page. \nIf you're looking for inspiration, then take a look at what other brands have created in the gallery below.\nExamples of Top Google+ Brand Pages\n\n\nGoogle+ Pages Launch For Companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Angry Birds\n\nThe popular game welcomes Google+ followers with an excited \"Ca-caww!\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Barcelona Football Club\n\nFC Barcelona is the first team from the Professional Football League to launch a Google+ page.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Breaking News\n\nThe worldwide news source is already updating its followers on breaking events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Burberry\n\nThe British brand's Google+ page is introduced by chief creative officer Christopher Baily.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Cadbury\n\nIn spirit of the company's Google+ launch, Cadbury has announced the special addition \"Dairy +1 bar,\" the chocolate bar \"that's perfect for sharing.\"\nStay tuned for Cadbury's page to launch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Dallas Cowboys\n\nJerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager, welcomes followers to its Google+ page.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Fox News\n\nFox News is also celebrating its 15th anniversary, sharing a video flashback in celebration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Good Morning America\n\nThe morning news source is already using its page to break stories.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Macy\u2019s\n\nAlthough Macy's has yet to post anything, judging by the photos, the page will likely be filled with updates as the holiday season nears.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Pepsi\n\nPepsi has shared a little history on the company's commercial music for its followers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Save the Children\n\nSave the Children UK is among the first charities to join Google+ as a page.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. The Muppets\n\nThe Muppets are celebrating their Google+ page launch today with a Hangout at 4:30 p.m. PST. According to its page, \"Miss Piggy has been primping for hours to see you and you don\u2019t want to upset her...trust us.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. Toyota\n\nThe official Toyota USA G+ page gets creative with its images. The company plans to keep its followers up-to-date with the latest in news and events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14. Train\n\nThe alternative rock band shares a video with its followers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15. WWE\n\nWWE uses the launch of its Google+ page to announce The Rock's return after seven years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16. X Games\n\nThe Google+ page for X Games invites you to come shred with them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBONUS: Mashable\n\nCheck out Mashable's Google+ page for the latest in digital culture, social media and technology.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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