GlobalWebIndex. Google+ moves up to second place in social networks. Last year, many people dismissed Google's Google+ social network as a "virtual ghost town.
" That was then. This is now. According to GlobalWebIndex, Google+, with 343-million active users, has become the second largest social network globally. As Vic Gundotra, Google's senior VP of engineering, observed, "That is a lot of ghosts" Facebook is still the biggest of the social networks by a large margin. All three of the major global social networks, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter are growing by leaps and bounds. Say hello to the new look of Google Plus (screenshots) Even with Twitter's growth, however, "Google+, who despite being branded a failure or ghost town by large portions of the media, grew in terms of active usage by 27% to 343m users to become the number 2 social platform.
Indeed so, I've long thought that Google's integration of Google Plus into many of its services would lead to massive growth. Mind you, I don't find this much of a surprise. Related Stories: Google+ Pages: connect with all the things you care about. In life we connect with all kinds of people, places and things.
There’s friends and family, of course, but there’s also the sports teams we root for, the coffee shops we’re loyal to, and the TV shows we can’t stop watching (to name a few). So far Google+ has focused on connecting people with other people. But we want to make sure you can build relationships with all the things you care about—from local businesses to global brands—so today we’re rolling out Google+ Pages worldwide. People + pages, better together Google+ has always been a place for real-life sharing, and Google+ Pages is no exception. After all: behind every page (or storefront, or four-door sedan) is a passionate group of individuals, and we think you should able to connect with them too. For you and me, this means we can now hang out live with the local bike shop, or discuss our wardrobe with a favorite clothing line, or follow a band on tour.
Google+ Google+: Popular posts, eye-catching analytics, photo fun and... We think Google+ should get better every time you use it.
It’s not enough to obsess over community feedback (which we do); we also need to surprise and delight you with constant improvements (which we also try and do). Today’s no different, so we’re rolling out four new features in four different areas. What’s Hot on Google+: see what everyone’s talking about Google+ users share and receive billions of items every day—on a wide range of topics, in nearly every country. Circles give you a personal lens on all this activity, helping you focus on updates from your family or your favorite celebrities. But sometimes you want to know what the world is so excited about.
Study: Will You Abandon Facebook in Favor of Google+? Brian Solis. InShare476 The question seems premature or perhaps over dramatized, but I ask it with all sincerity.
Whether the answer is yes or no or if the answer is not yet within grasp, think about the question at any level you wish and try to answer it. It is the process of thinking through the strengths and weaknesses of Facebook and Google Plus where you discover what each network means to you and why and how you will divide your time and focus in each. Or, you may uncover reasons to jump from one network to the other or pull the plug all together. It’s a healthy exercise to help you find balance and reconnect with your core values that drive productivity and fulfillment. The adoption of Google+ is nothing short of astounding. comScore estimates that 25 million people have circled their friends and are sharing, +1′ing their way, and chatting their way toward social bliss. comScore visualizes the blinding velocity of Google’s growth, reaching 25 million within its first month of debut. PlusHeadlines.com. Suggestion Box - Google Moderator. Google+ Buys Fridge, the First G+ Acquisition.
Google+ acquired social startup Fridge late last week in what marks Google’s social network’s first acquisition.
The sum of the acquisition wasn’t disclosed, according to Silicon Alley Insider, which broke the story. But according to the Fridge blog, the startup’s team of four would be folding into the Google+ team and Fridge would be “closing up shop.” The reason Google+ bought fridge was apparently because of the Fridge team’s relevant experience. Fridge was a social group startup created by Austin Chang, and it fit right into the Google+ disruption plan, because it was a social network built around private sharing. From what it looks like, Fridge had the same idea of Google+’s Circles, just envisioned in a slightly different way. The site’s explanatory video, for example, demonstrated how you could make networks to organize and plan a party.