Google Authorship is the latest feature of Google+. It allows users to claim authorship for things they have written throughout the web. It then uses this information to allow the author to build up prestige and authority and increase the Author Rank. A high Author Rank indicates that your content is of a high quality and you are considered an authority on the subjects that your write about.
Google Authorship also allows authors to claim their work and prevent plagiarism. Articles linked through the authorship program are also more likely to appear higher in Google search results. By using Google Authorship, you can not only increase the credibility of your articles, and in turn your business, but also increase the number of people who find you through a Google search.
Google Authorship is a great tool to get credit for the work you put on the internet. It rewards frequent, high quality articles with increased credibility and visibility for your business.