Elli asked what Google plus one equaled, if it was like infinity.
"No, it's nothing." I replied, without really thinking about her question, or my answer.
"Ok. Well then what does it mean?" she asked.
"It doesn't mean anything." I answered, in my typical, tired, frustrated with her random questions tone.
"What are you talking about, anyway?" I asked.
"Never mind." she replied.
Then I saw all the tweets and stuff about Google +1.
Now I know what she was talking about.
Why did she know about this before me?
Well, technically I did know about it. Sort of. I noticed a weird box with a +1 underneath my posts. I didn't know what it was. And my incredibly inquisitive self ignored it.
I'll admit, I did think "What is that?" for a very brief second, and then I moved on. Not another thought was spent on the +1.
I would make a lousy detective.
So what the hell is +1?
Now I want to know.
Especially after I saw a bunch of tweets from people saying they had been invited by Google to try it.
I want to be invited too.
I seriously clicked right over to GMail to see if I had an invitation.
Yo, Google people, you can stop laughing. It could happen. SHUT UP.
No invite. (duh.)
So I did what everyone does when they want to figure something out. I Googled it.
And, aha, they (Google) have a video which explains it. Shocking, I know.
Basically, if you like something they (Google) want you to click the +1. It will record all your likes by tracking your +1's. Somewhere. Not sure where. But somewhere.
I don't know. It's a brainy Google invention.
That's it.
Kind of a let down in my opinion.
I think the Google peeps need a tougher assignment. It's called +ME.
I'm looking for a high paying job in SF in advertising or marketing. The +ME app will be similar to LinkedIn. But not really.
By clicking +ME my blog is sent into the blogosphere to all the hiring guru's looking for a mktg/advertising whiz. They (the universe) will instantly see my blog and resume. They will take one look and hire me on the spot.
Which is then celebrated with a +H5 (HIGH FIVE.)
Oh yeah.
Yo, Google. You up for the challenge?
ps. It's highly possible I have the whole +1 thing all wrong. I was only half paying attention to the video. I'm sure we can straighten it out in the comments below. Feel free to leave one if you have more details.
"No, it's nothing." I replied, without really thinking about her question, or my answer.
"Ok. Well then what does it mean?" she asked.
"It doesn't mean anything." I answered, in my typical, tired, frustrated with her random questions tone.
"What are you talking about, anyway?" I asked.
"Never mind." she replied.
Then I saw all the tweets and stuff about Google +1.
Now I know what she was talking about.
Why did she know about this before me?
Well, technically I did know about it. Sort of. I noticed a weird box with a +1 underneath my posts. I didn't know what it was. And my incredibly inquisitive self ignored it.
I'll admit, I did think "What is that?" for a very brief second, and then I moved on. Not another thought was spent on the +1.I would make a lousy detective.
So what the hell is +1?
Now I want to know.
Especially after I saw a bunch of tweets from people saying they had been invited by Google to try it.
I want to be invited too.
I seriously clicked right over to GMail to see if I had an invitation.
Yo, Google people, you can stop laughing. It could happen. SHUT UP.
No invite. (duh.)
So I did what everyone does when they want to figure something out. I Googled it.
And, aha, they (Google) have a video which explains it. Shocking, I know.
Basically, if you like something they (Google) want you to click the +1. It will record all your likes by tracking your +1's. Somewhere. Not sure where. But somewhere.
I don't know. It's a brainy Google invention.
That's it.
Kind of a let down in my opinion.
I think the Google peeps need a tougher assignment. It's called +ME.
I'm looking for a high paying job in SF in advertising or marketing. The +ME app will be similar to LinkedIn. But not really.
By clicking +ME my blog is sent into the blogosphere to all the hiring guru's looking for a mktg/advertising whiz. They (the universe) will instantly see my blog and resume. They will take one look and hire me on the spot.
Which is then celebrated with a +H5 (HIGH FIVE.)
Oh yeah.
Yo, Google. You up for the challenge?
ps. It's highly possible I have the whole +1 thing all wrong. I was only half paying attention to the video. I'm sure we can straighten it out in the comments below. Feel free to leave one if you have more details.
I found this highly educational. I especially like the +H5 which I would giddily +1 if I paid enough attention to be aware of it.
ReplyDeleteDoes this not sound like Big Brother?
I just clicked the +1 at the bottom of your post to see what would happen. Not sure if I really "get" it either.
ReplyDeleteI was just asking on Twitter last night what this was. I thought it was more than that - sort of another social network. Sigh. I can't keep up anyway.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from TRDC.
I've seen it, but didn't know what it meant either. Thanks for doing the research.
ReplyDeleteI like what you added - the +ME, but even better the +H5. I think the +H5 is the winner & we should all have one. Get on it Google!
I've also heard about it on The Twitter, and now i know what it is! I like your idea better, anyway!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it also raise you up in the search list? So that's nice. I plused one you. It sounds like I'm inviting you to a party.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks to Chris Brogan I got some more info on Google+. It is going to change Social Networking. I have no doubt about that.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.google.com/+/demo/
And of course I did apply to be part of the test program.
Here's Chris's take on what he thinks Google+ will become. http://www.chrisbrogan.com/ad-free-google-plus-50/