Saying goodbye to google+

Following its decision to sunset Google+, Google has recently announced the timeline for the shutdown of their APIs.

Starting next week, on January 28, 2019, Google will commence a progressive shutdown process, with API calls starting to fail intermittently up until March 7, 2019.

To prepare for this process, we’ve removed the ability to connect new Google+ pages to Oktopost, and starting next week we will remove the option to post new content to Google+. Previously scheduled content will still go out as planned until March 7, 2019.

Finally, on March 7, 2019, we will remove all connected Google+ pages from Oktopost and shut down all data collection processes that use the Google+ APIs. While no new data will be available from the social network, customers who previously connected Google+ pages will still be able to access their old analytics data in Oktopost.

If you have any questions, feedback or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oktopost's timeline for discontinuing Google+ integration and posting capabilities?

Oktopost removed the ability to connect new Google+ pages as a preparatory step. Starting January 28, 2019, the option to post new content to Google+ will be removed, though previously scheduled content will continue to publish until March 7, 2019. On March 7, 2019, all connected Google+ pages will be removed from Oktopost, and all related data collection will cease.

What will happen to Google+ content I have already scheduled through Oktopost?

Any Google+ content you have previously scheduled via Oktopost will continue to be published as planned up until March 7, 2019. After this date, all Google+ posting functionality and connections will be permanently removed from Oktopost.

Will I still be able to access historical Google+ analytics data within Oktopost after the shutdown?

Yes, customers who previously connected Google+ pages will retain access to their old analytics data within Oktopost. While no new data will be collected or available from Google+ after March 7, 2019, your historical insights will remain accessible.

How does the Google+ API shutdown impact my social media management strategy using Oktopost?

Following Google's decision to sunset Google+, Oktopost is discontinuing all Google+ integration and posting capabilities. This means your social media strategy will need to adapt by reallocating efforts from Google+ to other platforms supported by Oktopost, effective March 7, 2019, as Oktopost will no longer facilitate new content posting or data collection for Google+.

Is it still possible to connect new Google+ pages to Oktopost?

No, in preparation for the Google+ API shutdown, Oktopost has already removed the ability to connect new Google+ pages to the platform. This change was implemented to prevent issues as Google's APIs transition to full shutdown.

Saying goodbye to google+

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oktopost's timeline for discontinuing Google+ integration and posting capabilities?

What will happen to Google+ content I have already scheduled through Oktopost?

Will I still be able to access historical Google+ analytics data within Oktopost after the shutdown?

How does the Google+ API shutdown impact my social media management strategy using Oktopost?

Is it still possible to connect new Google+ pages to Oktopost?

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