Google+ Hits a Home Run With New Design
Dennis Carpenter April 11, 2012Google+ now has over 170 million registered users and it appears Google’s plans for complete integration of all their properties is coming together beautifully on Google+. I believe this move will further strengthen and grow the G+ user base.
Today, Google+ launched a complete new format that helps users build a seamless social experience, all across Google resulting in an improved and more flexible version of Google+
You create your own navigation menu
One of the first things you’ll notice is a new way to get around the stream. Instead of static icons at the top, there’s a dynamic ribbon of applications on the left. This approach comes with lots of perks, but some of our favorites include:
- You can drag apps up or down to create the order you want
- You can hover over certain apps to reveal a set of quick actions
- You can show or hide apps by moving them in and out of “More”
New Google+ Profile Design
Google states that they are aiming for an experience that fuses utility with beauty—one that inspires you to connect with others, and cherish the conversations that unfold. Today’s update is an important step in this direction, including:
- Full bleed photos and videos that’ll make you really proud to post
- A stream of conversation “cards” that make it easier to scan and join discussions
- An activity drawer that highlights the community around your content
A new focus on Hangouts
Google+ Hangouts now has a dedicated Hangouts page that creates even more opportunities to connect in person, including:
- An always-updated list of invitations from the people in your circles
- Quick access to every public and On Air hangout, for those times when you want to meet someone new, or watch a live broadcast
- A rotating billboard of popular hangouts, pro tips and other items you don’t want to miss
From the Twitterverse -
It looks like Social Media competition is heating up between #Facebook, #Pinterest & #Google+. Unbelievable !!
— Sagar Nangare (@sagarnangare) April 11, 2012
I agree!
Is Google+ the No. 3 Social Network? Depends How You Measure It pulse.me/s/8461Z
— Marco Loguercio (@marcologuercio) April 11, 2012
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