Google+ VS Facebook
I have been on the Beta - Invitation-Only - Google+, for a few weeks now (thanks Jay!). I don't feel all special and alone, however. Almost everyone, that I get all Social Media with, are in. Actually that's a pretty good thing - as, if they weren't, I wouldn't be having any fun.
So far, I like the cleaness, and I like the lack of ads (so far, right?). Circles are nice - and slightly easier to use than Facebook's lists. I like that I get notifications while I'm using other Google apps. I also like that all the Social Media Gurus and Techies have embraced Google+ and write frequently. It almost has that brand new Twitter feel.
However, I've not been using it as much as Facebook for a couple reasons:
One: I can't publish from Hootesuite or Tweetdeck to Google+. When you post to 4+ social networks, you look for the easiest possible way of transacting with them.
Two: I'm using/playing EmpireAvenue. EA gives you increased share price based on your social media use. It's just a way to monitor engagement. Also, it's a great way to find people to follow and engage people with similar interests in Facebook. Actually I've been contacted by and contacted EA users about all sorts of things including finding speakers for a non-proffit I'm a part of - Oooo Social Networking! Think what you will about EmpireAvenue, however, it is gaining traction in the SocMed sphere and almost all the Fortune 500 companies have a presence/user on EA. So I'm on EmpireAvenue - as it is a way to measure Social Engagement, it is growing, and I'm intregued by a Social Media game. This all said, they're not wired in with Google+ yet. I get no boost to my share price by posting to Plus. I do get the bump from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. And hundreds of people that I do interact with often, are on FB.
So I'm looking for some thoughts and musings from my blog followers here. Are you using it daily? Do you like it more or less than Facebook. Is it as important to you as Twitter? Do you dislike the Mobile App?
Also, I started writing this post long ago, and haven't blogged in all of August, so wanted to get this done and out. Hey it's Summer. I'd rather be outside, or increasing business, or writing other's Social Media Content - than blogging. Call me odd.
