I have often wondered why there is such excitement about the new social networking site, Google Plus. It has been all over the internet, newspapers, and televisions. As I am just coming back into the social media world, I decided that I would look into Google Plus to see what they are all about and decide for myself if they will truly become the new Facebook.
Positives of Google Plus:
I have noticed that many people like to only have certain people look at certain things they post. With other social networking sites, you had to deal with the consequences if your mom saw what you did over the weekend. With Google Plus, you can create “circles,” each circle consisting of people that you yourself put into that particular “circle.” You can have a family circle, work circle, friends circle. Another feature that will keep me coming back to Google Plus is called the Hangout. What an incredible tool to have, allowing you to connect to up to ten people at once via video. I have often grumbled about the fee Skype tabs you with that allow you to talk to more than one person at a time. The grumbling will stop as I can now talk to whomever without paying a price.
Negatives of Google Plus:
When I first saw the homepage of Google Plus I was shocked to see the all-too-familiar look of facebook. If Google Plus wants to become the new Facebook, they need to start with a new look. There have been many times I have wanted to shut down my Facebook account but have not for the lack of something better. Google Plus needs to come up with original items if they want to keep me and the other social networking newbies coming back to them. I also found that this is an “invite only” networking site. If Google Plus wants to continue enlistment, it must be opened to the public.
Overall I found that Google Plus has many new and exciting aspects about it. While researching this topic, it gave me a greater desire to delve into Google Plus and embrace it.
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I'm a fan of Google+ video hangouts as well. All the kids in my family remodeled our parents kitchen, bedroom, and living room over the Christmas break. We used Google hangouts to plan everything out. It turned out great. It's nice that you can invite entire circles to join in on a conversation. Posted by Sam Force
ReplyDeleteI have had a Google+ Account for over 6 months. I agree with your thoughts on being unique because right now it doesn't fulfill any need for me that Facebook isn't meeting. I didn't know about the skype thing so that's cool! Thanks for the tip! Great points too.
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