Google+

November 12, 2011
by Rodney Olsen
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Now that it’s finally available for those of us using Google Apps accounts, I’ve jumped on board with Google+. I did create an account with my old Gmail address some time back but didn’t want to do too much with it until I could connect it with my own domain.

So now that I’m up and running …. what have I missed? Is Google+ really going anywhere? Can you see it replacing Facebook or is it just another “must have” online service?

Have you been using Google+ for a while and if so, what do you see as its advantages over other social networking? Will it really gain traction or slip away in coming months or years? I’d love to hear what you think.

And of course, you’re welcome to add me to your circles. You’ll find my Google+ account here.



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Google Plus

September 22, 2011
by Rodney Olsen
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Most people that wanted them have had invitations already but yesterday Google Plus became available for everyone. It’s apparently Google’s attempt at taking market share from Facebook in the world of social media.

I have a Google Plus account which lies quietly in the corner feeling neglected. I interact with most friends on my Facebook account but thought I should grab a Plus account when I got an invitation a couple of months ago.

I’m not even really sure how it all works but I’ve added few friends to my circles. That’s the interesting thing with Google Plus. With Facebook you simply add friends, with Plus, you categorise everyone in circles that you create. I’ve got a circle for friends, one for family, one for blogging and social media contacts, but what happens when someone turns up and you’re not quite sure where to put them? Will someone feel offended if I put them in my acquaintances circle rather than my friends circle. It’s all too hard.

What about you? Have you jumped on the Google Plus bandwagon or will you stick with Facebook? Will you have both or maybe neither. Let me know which way you’re going with social media.



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