Google Inc. has been ruling the world of Internet with its search engine information that includes webpages, images, videos, news and more. But when Google entered the social networking market with Google+ then other sites such as Facebook and Twitter seems to feel the pain.
As Google is having an extensive information on its site, its Google+ project seems to connect people on the web more like connecting them in the real world.
Meanwhile, people may think Google+ has borrowed some good ideas from Facebook. Nonetheless, it offers some cool new approaches which Facebook doesn't. And, hence, Google+ could soon be a solid alternative to Facebook.
The first major 'Facebook killer' factor is the seamless integration of Google products with a single Google account which will force users to spend time on Google+, even if they are die-hard fans of Facebook.
Usually, Facebook users stay on the site for over half-an-hour a day.
Google's tactic to attract users and keep them engaged on the page is a sure way to increase traffic for Google products, including the new Google+.
So what Google+ is all about? Click the slideshow to know:
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Join the Google+ circle.IBTimesWhy not turn this hit into a movie
IBTimes+StreamThrough Stream, the user can see instant updates from friends in their circles. The stream is the place to have meaningful conversations with the people the user care about.When the user post something, Google+ encourages him/her to carefully choose which Circles and individuals he/she want to share the post with. The user can make it available to 'All Cicles' or even to 'Extended Circles'. It has some similarity to Facebook but much simpler.It centralizes all the content people have shared with the user, as well as the people who are trying to share with him/her, but who aren't yet in their circles. The user might see text posts, pictures, videos, links, or location markers. When the user share with people either individually or through a circle, their content will appear in their stream.[ALSO READ] Google+ launched – What are the top 10 Social Networking Sites?IBTimes+SparksSparks seems to be Google's answer to Twitter. Sparks is for those who use social media to consume news. Sparks pulls in stories, videos and other cool content relating to your specific interest.
According to Google, the content in Sparks stream is different from the results you'd get if you put the same term into the search engine.In other words, through Sparks, the user can get an instant fountain of relevant information to share with friends. After the user is asked to choose from a list of possible interests (biking, sailing, etc.), or to put their own specific interest, Google+ goes out and searches almost completely on-topic content from all over the Web.In particular, the user can choose who he/she want to share with - a single friend or a group of friends. Facebook can't do this, since it doesn't have search engine. Users of Facebook mush leave the site to find stuff to share or wait until their friends share it with them.[ALSO READ] Google+ launched – What are the top 10 Social Networking Sites?IBTimesThe popular Hangout feature on Google+ allows up to 10 users to do video conferencing. The easy to use interface along with non-clunky functions has made video chat cool and social. Google’s direction towards corporate and enterprise services could utilize Hangout by increasing the number of users for webinar purposes. The integration of social features, such as allowing any user enlisted in the Circle of friends to pop into the video session, is a plus. Hangout would be able to cater to both the business side as well as the fun and social properties in its social network. IBTimes+Integration and Combined PackagingThe biggest dazzle Google+ has is integration. Almost all the existing Google online services, from Search to Documents to Video, have combined together with Google+. If you’ve used any Google products before, you might be surprised that information is automatically imported to your new Google+ account. Without ever leaving the current Google service you are using, you can monitor all Google+ events (updates, messages, etc.) as well as share content with friends.Google+ effectively combines the Facebook and Twitter social media programs into one, allowing users to have friends they can share with, and specific groups of friends they can cluster in circles, but they can also follow others, including celebrities or companies, like they can on Twitter.[ALSO READ] Google+ launched – What are the top 10 Social Networking Sites?IBTimesGoogle's new Google+ service is set to be released as an app for download on Apple's iPhone and iPad devices.IBTimes+HuddleHuddle is a SMS conversation made by group of members whose mobile phone numbers are visible to all. Receive and reply to group text messages from Google+ Huddle. Huddle is a super-fast group messaging for everyone in the user's circles."Huddle is a new way for you to easily stay in touch while you're on the go. With Huddle, you can text groups of people or individual friends in Google+ Mobile. When you receive a new message in Huddle, Google+ sends a push notification to your phone," Google said.[ALSO READ] Google+ launched – What are the top 10 Social Networking Sites?IBTimes+Instant UploadWith Instant Upload, the user has an option to upload all photos and videos automatically from his/her phone to their private album on Google+, where it's easy for him/her to share them later from their phone or the web. Instant Upload is only available for Android devices (2.1+) with the Google+ app installed.[ALSO READ] Google+ launched – What are the top 10 Social Networking Sites?IBTimes+ Privacy ApproachIt's not exaggerated that privacy has been the biggest problem that Facebook has faced. It's quite possible that your information is overshared by your boss, your family, or even complete strangers.In comparison, Google+ has solved this problem quite well. It allows you choose which Circles you want to share that content with. Also, it lets you know clearly that the information you contribute to Google+ will be used to help refine search results.Another advantage Google+ has over Facebook is their "data liberation," which allows you to pack up and take your data away from Google+ should you decide to leave the service. This is a big draw for Google as privacy has always been one of the pet peeves of Facebook and users complain how difficult it is to leave Facebook and take their stuff with them.[ALSO READ] Google+ launched – What are the top 10 Social Networking Sites?IBTimes
