What is Google Plus?

Google plus is a social network from Google which can be used for blogging and learning.  Some of its icons come from other existing networks which was its platform .Google plus was launched in June 28th, 2011.  With the use of Google plus we can find ways and means to help us with building a  PLN. Google (+) Plus was built to give Facebook competition but is much better than Facebook. For example Google Plus has:

Stream

• This is like Facebook’s News Feed, where the sharing happens. Updates, links and other media from the people you follow will show up here. Posts aren’t “hidden,” but are “muted.”

Circles

• This was a defining feature for Google+ when it was released — a selling point that allows users to add people to different “circles” as a way of separating content, updates and the general mixing of different areas of your life. Whereas Facebook lumps everyone together in a single feed, Google+ streams allow you far more flexibility. Users are currently split regarding how well this works in application. Give it a shot and decide for yourself.

Hangouts

• Like Skype, the awkwardly named Google+ Hangouts allow you to have an audio-only or audio-and-video conversation with other users – and it’s free of charge.

We can use all of these to help connect with others!