Google+: THE NEW FACE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING

Google has finally rolled out the much anticipated Google+ project, an amazing and stunning social networking site. 'The Google+ Project: Real life sharing, rethought for the web'. This site is intended to compete favourably with other Social networks like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. Just like Facebook started, a friend already among the small group of testers needs to send you an invitation before you can join. I got an invitation from a friend and I was able to join.
 

According to CNET, if Google keeps the Google+ invitation button active, he expects Google+ to reach 20million users this weekend. Apart from the simple design, the features on Google+ are really cool. Here are the 3 outstanding ones:
 

   Circles: With this, you get to share posts with particular people in your life + you see what they are sharing too. You can share post with specific people in your circle i.e Family, Friends or public.

Hangout: You can start a Hangout at any time, from anywhere, up to 10 people can pop in and chat.
 

Sparks: Get a constant feed of what you are really into. There is always something to watch, read or share.
 

Apart from these, there are other things that makes your exprience with Google+ splendid
 

1. To scroll down the page, Press 'J' : To scroll up the page, Press 'K'
 

2. You can also add formatting to your post with the tricks below:

Bold- To bolld a word or sentence, Add * before and after the word or sentence respectively.
 Italics- Add _ before and after the post. 
For instance: *This is* _ICT CRIB_ 
This is ICT CRIB

3. To mention someone specifically in a post, Add + or @.
 

4. Another important aspect is that you can share posts with people of your choice: it could be public, Cicle(s) or even share with a particular individual by typing the name or email address of such an individual, if he's not on Google+, he can get to join Google+ from the mail.
 

5. You can also set options for your posts you make: you can edit it, delete or disable comments.
 

The list is endless, you need to be on Google+ to know more. The new face of social networking it is.
 

You can also use Google+ on the go by downloading the mobile application to your mobile phone. You get to know more when you get an invitation.

Do you need an invitation? Join me on Facebook with the link below, send me your email address and you get an invitation.

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Ishola Olajide 

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