Google+ I set up a profile as my business a while back. Should I change to a page NOW?

[Cornwall]

A while back, can't remember when, I set up a profile page under my business name. It has recently started picking up a bit of momentum but I am concerned it is not in line with Google's policy and will eventually get removed.

I don't want to invest any more effort into this profile if this is likely so am looking at moving my efforts to a page.

Any ideas / recommendations?

Thanks,
Chris

[Cornwall]

Thanks for the reply. Yep, it's what I thought. This must have caught a lot of people out since there were no pages to start with.

I guess I'll keep the profile going as long as possible but focus on the page

[UnderRugSwept]

I asked almost the same question about a year ago, and unfortunately, you are right; that is the solution.

http://www.seomoz.org/q/so-confused-about-google

Here's the worst part. I made a a few posts on the old page asking them to +1 the new page. Want to know how many did? ZERO. A year later, I only have twenty-something followers.

But anyway, this is the good advice I received:

This is a Profile, so actually in violation of Google+ Terms since it is a Brand/Business.

Turn this into the "Company Spokesperson" example Head of PR, Executive or you as the Head of Marketing (or whatever your title is).

THEN

As this NOT NEWLY CREATED PAGE, but just modified to be a "Person" page.... Create a Google+ Business Page

(Make sure you are signed in as this account and)

Go to

http://www.google.com/+/business/...

And follow the on page instructions to create a "Business Page"