Facebook vs. Google plus is a battle that’s sure to start and go a long way. Facebook being a leading social networking site and Plus being one that aspires to be a leader. With Google’s unending support, this nevertheless, looks quite possible. Meanwhile, let’s look at why the original social network — facebook beats Google Plus. Here are 6 reasons why:
1. Plus Layout Picked Straight From Facebook And Lesser Users
Google Plus had a super launch with the “invite” only concept. But when people arrived on the site, they realized:
a. There was no one there
b. It was an fB rip off!
G-Plus had only one major advantage and that was of being slightly sleeker. Besides that, it created a great buzz and enthusiasm for people who were bored of Facebook. The trump card here was “Privacy”. Google Plus promised to offer greater privacy to content. That brings us to the next point.
2. Facebook Easily Incorporated The “Circles” Privacy Concept
By incorporating the circles concept of selective sharing rather easily, facebook simply stepped ahead beating the only edge Plus had — and that of Privacy. With the circles concept, they were announcing the idea of “selective” sharing with people you want. So every content/status has an audience that you select. fB came up with tab which easily allows you to change the privacy setting. Simple and effective; wins over the brilliant Circles concept because they launched the feature before people could understand HOW to use the circles feature.
3. Plus Lets You Share With Anyone — Spamming On The High
Facebook has the advantage that only people who are friends with you can share with you. Besides, you now also have the option to “unsubscribe” from their updates if you do not wish to un-friend them but at the same time, wish to stop the incoming feed. Voila! No egos hurt and you don’t get the feed as well!
4. Facebook Pages — a great way to build businesses
Facebook’s business pages are a great way to build brands. With the possibility to add additional features like plug-ins and even sell products from your fB site, fB business pages sure offer a great deal. More so, for those who don’t have profiles on fB but still want to create business pages, they can; with the fB Business Profiles. Plus is trying to catch up. With the Google support and algorithm changes to give Plus an edge, we can expect a beneficial change for G+; but otherwise, facebook pages will remain a rage.
5. Open Graph Format Platform on facebook
The latest open graph is again a One — Up for facebook. Programmers can have a ball designing apps which create a more interesting user experience and the same time, strengthen facebook’s usage. For instance, XYZ is now listening to “In the shadows” on abc.com is a great way to connect and share interests and a sure shot way to make money!
6. Facebook is constantly innovating!
With features like ticker and the new layout — Timeline, facebook is certainly updating constantly. And all these features initially look cumbersome, but later turn into hits!
For instance, look at ticker. Initially it was that irritating thing flashing on the side bar, and now, you get the latest updates flashing there and tend to click on it. Imagine businesses that set pre — timed updates. Now, you can reach people at any time in the day, and you know there are more chances of them noticing you!!
4 comments
BuySellWordpress says:
Mar 19, 2012
As for me, then I think that Google+ has more user-friendly interface and can be more useful than Facebook,but it’s not as popular as other social networks now
Ayesha says:
Mar 28, 2012
Facebook is the biggest social site. All the 6 points are so very true. Indeed is a great platform for business, it’s very innovating. very informative post!!
James Martin says:
Apr 7, 2012
For me, both facebook and google plus have more user-friendly interface and are very useful to all users. But the difference is that they’re popularity can say. Facebook is more popular because of its longevity to the market rather that google plus but don’t expect that the online business will go like this always. Maybe, someday google plus will outdone facebook. We don’t know what it turns out but only I can say that our life is like “a wheel, we are sometimes up and sometimes down.”
JL says:
Jun 23, 2012
C´mon. Be objective please. Since your not, i will give you some facts. Since a long time FB been very buggy. It also contains an over crowded user base that keep on spamming out what they eat ever f-ing day or just publishing alot of rubbish. And i could not care less what score you have in Farmville! I know many people including myself that have put up the “I have moved” avatar on FB since we think FB is about die slowly (remember myspace?). The reason it´s dying is that people are sick of crap and want to feed their heads. By joining circles in G+ you might even learn something! Frankly i don´t give a damn what service has how many users aslong as the service gives me something i can feed my brain with. So i do not care if the zombies are left behind on FB. That´s ok for me. I know where the future is. Since day one the FB client been a buggy little joke. V2 of the G+ for IOS is a good start and i see potential. And believe me, i pray that G+ will not be another FB. They can actually learn from FB! Oh next time you spew out an article like this… check your facts about the functions.
Cheers!