This document discusses Google+'s new social venture which aims to be an internet identity provider and compete with Facebook. It provides a quick look at Google+ and its distinguishing features like Circles, Sparks, Hangouts, Instant Uploads and Messenger. The document also discusses how Google+ can be used by businesses through pages and direct connect, compares it to Facebook, but notes that Google+ is aiming to be more than just a social network.

1. Presented by – Shabbir Akhtar
(PGPM 10, Globsyn Business School – Global Campus)
Source: Official Google Blog [www.googleblog.blogspot.com]
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2. de facto internet identity provider
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3. Google’s prior attempts at social
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4. Google’s new social venture
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5. What is Google+?
Google+: a quick look
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6. Google+: Distinguishing Features
• Circles
• Sparks
• Hangouts
• Instant Uploads
• Messenger
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7. 100s of updates in 5 months
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8. Google+ for Businesses
Business Pages Direct Connect
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9. the inevitable comparison:
Google+ and Facebook
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10. but, Google+ is not a social network
it’s much more...
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11. Thank You
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