Today, Facebook is taking additional steps to compete and remain the strong leader in Social Media platforms, which is great news. Enhancements are always welcome when they make using their service easier. Here are some new screen shots and an brief explanation of the new features: The dashboard has a lot more simplicity. Commenting on […]
The State of Google Plus
There are conflcting reports about the current state of Google Plus. A Techcrunch article, Raise your Hand if your still using Google+, seems to indicate the the fad is dying off and no one is really using it any longer. Hitwise is also reporting the dwindling numbers. Contrary to that, Mashable seems to think they still have hope […]
Spam on Google+
When Google+ first came out a couple months ago, I embraced and applauded the open-ness. It was refreshing to be able to connect with all sorts of people I otherwise might not have. And I did. Dont get me wrong, I even created a circle of people who circled me that I didnt know, but wanted to. […]
Facebook, I Love You, But Please Step Up Your Game
Dear Facebook, You know I’m one of your biggest fans. In fact, when you first showed up at my school, back in April of 2005, while I had no idea what you were, it was love at first click. And yes, there have been issues along the way: privacy concerns, claims to my personal information […]
Ramifications to Shortening Google Plus URL
The Ugly G+ URL Understandably, everyone seems to be very concerned with the appearance of their Google Plus URL. And I get it. It’s a big ugly URL that’s not necessarily ideal for sharing. But before you go ahead and create shortned versions of your G+ URL, using URL shortening tools or other methods for […]
Twitter is here to stay
I suspect many others have had a similar experience. When Google + first came out, I got an invite on day one (which obviously made me feel special). I quickly closed out of Facebook, shut down tweet deck and got off twitter so I could give my undivided attention to G+. What I learned And I learned […]
The New “Like +1” Button
Wait a second, you’re thinking, I know about Facebooks “Like” Button, and I know about Google’s “+1” Button, but what is a “Like +1” Button? Glad you asked. I introduce you to “Like Plus One”, a browser extension created by Ashkan Soltani and Brian Kennish which was built, as they joke at the top to “reduces your risk […]