diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index 90c8d17..7b5cc58 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ owner:
   flickr:
   tumblr: mademistakes
   google:
-    plus: +MichaelRoseDesign
+    plus: MichaelRoseDesign
     analytics: UA-2011187-2
     verify: UQj93ERU9zgECodaaXgVpkjrFn9UrDMEzVamacSoQ8Y
     ad-client: ca-pub-7328585512091257