A Few Preliminary Thoughts on Google+
Last I heard there were over 10 million people who’d signed up for Google+. That’s not too shabby considering that most of us aren’t quite sure what it is or what we’ll do with it yet.
Just in case…
Google+ is Google’s new social networking tool. Google also something called the “+1″ button, which is not the same thing. While we’re still experimenting with the +1 button to see how it impacts search engine placement, the Google+ social networking tool is creating a rather interesting diversion.
The +1 button allows you to “vote” on a web page. What happens after you vote is only known to the Google engineers working on that project, but we suspect it will help your search engine placement in time.
Google+, however, is another communication tool that allows you to connect with “circles” of friends, colleagues, customers, prospects, or whatever category of people you deem necessary:
You add people to a “circle” of your choosing. Then, when you post an update (message, video, picture, URL), you specify whom you want to receive the message:
For me, the jury is still out on its overall usefulness, especially when it comes to reading the stream. You have to remember to click on the “+” link when you’re in your Gmail account. And, if you don’t actively use Gmail, then I’m not sure when or if you’d ever look at your Google+ stream to see what others are saying.
You can have a zillion people in your circles, but if nobody ever reads your updates, then it’s not much good to you.
I’d be interested in hearing your opinion and thoughts on Google+. Is it useful? Will it replace or enhance Facebook and Twitter?
And, if you do use it, what do you use it for?
Inquiring minds want to know…
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