I am having a hard time figuring out how to add the code in VSD for a Google+ button.

I found another thread on this subject but the link to the article about how to do it is dead -- hence the question again.

Thanks!

I just used the "Add HTML" button on the left side, then put it where I wanted it, and pasted the code in there.

Here's the simplest code. Paste to a HTML box. Body HTML

It won't preview locally so you have to publish your site to see it on your page.