For some time now Google has been displaying profile pictures of certain authors in the search results it returns.
I have had this happen to me for some time now and have decided to provide my tips on how you can have your profile picture displayed in Google search results.
- First you need to ensure you have a well set up Google+ Profile page
- Ensure you are using a clear headshot photo of yourself for your profile picture
- Ensure you link your Google+ Profile to your websites that you want to be seen as author of using the correct.
- Ensure you link back to your Google+ Profile using the correct rel=author tags
- Play an active part in Google+ and engage with other users
- Play an active part in other Google services whilst signed in to your Google account
The last point is what I consider the tipping stone for whether your picture is displayed in the Google results and why Google will chose to display your details.
Update: Further details are now available here – How to get your Profile Image in Google Results
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