First it was Google Buzz, and last August it was Google Wave and now Google+ (Plus). Google the leader in search holds two-thirds of the U.S. market in search and now it is trying once again to compete with the largest social network – Facebook. Will Google strikeout or is three the charm?
What makes this new social experiment Google+ different than its predecessors?
- It lets users share things with smaller groups of people through a feature called “Circles.” You can allow specific groups such as co-workers, childhood friends see your photos, links or updates that you post.
- Another feature called “Sparks” finds content you care about the most. This content can be about gadgets, tech news or whatever you find most interesting. You can then share this with you social groups who also have the same interest.
- Want to share photos? There’s a group messaging service called “Huddle” and it lets users instantly upload photos from their smart phones. The photos are stored in a private photo album on Google’s servers, and it allows users to access them and share them whenever they want.
How does Google gain market share that Facebook is dominating with more than 700 million users?
There are millions of people who use Google for search, email, and sharing and if Google can come out with a product just as rich as Facebook, it could gain popularity they need to compete in social networking. Unfortunately some skeptics see if differently.
Lou Kerner, a social media analyst with Wedbush Securities, believes the game is over in the competition to become the world’s global social network. With 700 million users, Facebook has won, he said.
Google+ is only accessible by invitation only and not yet available to the public. The only thing now is to wait for Google+ to go public.
Now google came with advance version of facebook
Google is not on the same level as Facebook yet. They have a long climb before they reach that summit.
Google is trying to take control of everything! So I guess we have no choice but to follow….
We have many choices for social networks and search. It is our choice to use the one that works best.
Nice ariticle on Google+ Frank. Shared this on my Facebook page. Cheers!
bloggista,
Thank you so much and I appreciate the kudos.
I think this +1 button might succeed: it seems that, of the blogs I’ve been visiting, more of them than not have the button code installed already…
I just don’t see Google gaining market share here. Facebook is too dominant and I don’t see Google + as a game changer. As usual though, I appreciate Google trying new things and that it isn’t afraid of failure which beyond search it has done alot of.
Derra,
Google is a game changer, just look at the history. I agree that they are late to the social dinner table, but Google is a staple on the web and if it can scoop up market share, it could compete, will see.
Its certainly not easy for Google to replace Facebook in social networking domain. Google’s earlier trials have also failed already, however, it may be too early to conclude on Google+ anything as yet.
You have show the light on the latest features of Google. Thanks for it. However, I don’t think that Google will defeat the facebook even in future. Even, I am using this service but coult not find it as good as facebook.
This is kind of funny: if you can beat them, then imitate them. Anyway, Google will have to do better than a nice UI, it may have a chance if it recruits some of the Facebook staff :)
Dan,
Google has a long rode ahead and one that must convince users to switch which is unlikely.
Well they say imitation is the highest form of flattery….I’ve seen Google+ buttons on a few sites already and tried it out….wasn’t that impressed but I’ll reserve judgment until it’s fully rolled out. That being said I think most surfers are getting tired/bored with all the different social media stuff out there.
I actually don’t see the value of google +1. And I don’t think it can beat Facebook. :)
I’d have to be of the same mind with you here. Which is not something I usually do! I love reading a post that will make people think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!
Noy,
I am glad we think alike! Thanks for the comments.