Reviews on Google+ haven't been so kind. Since its public launching on June 28th, 2011, it seems that reception remains lukewarm. As a social networking channel, Google+ doesn't impress and is said to be just an imitation of Facebook. The reviews further continue to express that Google was not thinking "out from the box" when it conceived the idea, as Facebook had already hatched the idea five - six years ago.
Although one has to admit that Google+ comes with networking features not obtainable in Facebook and Twitter. However, it's so new folks are wondering what it's really all about. Google+ is a social network operated by Google. On the Google webpage you will dsicover the +You tab, which opens your world to the social network. It absolutely was launched as "by invitation only" platform (similar to how Gmail and Facebook were launched - through invitations), but eventually went public.
Google+ slogan reads "real-life sharing, rethought for the web." Google creators genuinely believe that Facebook continues to be lacking on its sharing features, so it came out with features that enable sharing within subsets called "Circles." It's your clique of 5 people in a small grouping of 25 people. Buy Google reviews usa These small groups of people whom you can share with are identified as family, friends, co-workers and classmates.
Hangouts take your number of 9 people, from any area of the world, to video chat at exactly the same time. It's a talk room with exclusivity features. Users click "start a hangout" which takes them in the video chat room. Friends within the Circle can join the hangout.
Photo sharing can also be taken an action further with an image editor that allows photo effects. Photos and other media can be viewed, managed and edited through this feature. This tab opens to photos shared and those which you have been tagged in. Privacy choices are included. Also registering for Google+ automatically signs you up for Picasa Web Albums which instantly uploads all of your photos to Picasa.
The Search feature offers you updates from your circles, the web and public posts.
It's hard to express at this time if Google+ will climb up in popularity, attract users and obtain their loyalty. Facebook and Twitter remain as market leaders in social networking, and both were not a bit shaken when Google+ came out. Until its success as a social networking platform is measured by credible third parties, businesses are advised to stick to social networking channels which have proven to bring leads to business. However, it wouldn't hurt to start exploring its possibilities either.
