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Google Reviews Just Got Easier – No G+ Requiredhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandingGoogleMapsYahooLocalSearch/~3/z0KBAKnmmTI/By Mike Blumenthal on Apr 02, 2016 03:19 pm It appears (h/t Conrad O’Connell via David Mihm) ) that Google now allows reviews to be left with just a Google account and is no longer requiring the use of a Google Plus. This appears to be true across all browsers on both mobile and desktop. Read the whole store at GetFiveStars.Related posts:Google Upgrades Mobile Browser Display to Allow Reviews 6 Good Things About Negative Reviews Survey: Why do Customers Leave Reviews for Local Businesses?      Read it! »  10 More Local Search Posts You May Have MissedUnverified Google My Business Pages Now Showing in SERPsDisappearing Google Local Listings & Reviews - NOT an April Fool's Joke.Video Deep Dive: Upcoming Mobile Ranking ChangeGoogle My Business Updates “Improve your local ranking on Google” PageVideo Deep Dive: Views of the Future of Google Search – Full ImmersionGoogle My Business Mails Verification Postcard to the Wrong Address: What to DoNew report from the Local Search Association on SMB advertiser churnWhat to Write and How to Write It: That is the Question!6 simple steps to connect with mobile customersHow Brands Can Win in Micro-Moments with Reviews