While I really like the circle concept of GooglePlus as well as some other features like hangouts, I think it is trying to do too much in one place. The functionality and general usage of LinkedIN is very different to that of Facebook. Not only do I manage the two sets of connections very differently, and post different comments and content but I consume the two sites very differently.
While GooglePlus allows me to theoretically do the same in terms of managing my contacts, content and comments, it may restrict the level of functionality.
A simple example is I don’t care who checks out my profile on Facebook (and most of it is protected anyway), whereas I do care who looks at my LinkedIN profile and I do want my LinkedIN profile to be public and viewable to everyone. I am interested in who is looking and any potential opportunities that may present.
I am sure there are other similar nuances that I can’t think of off the top of my head, but you get the idea. Perhaps Google+ will find a way of enabling you to provide different profiles to different circles, but for noew, while I like G+, it is just another social platform for me.
If anything, I would say there may be growth in niche-networking – take AngelList and seedcamp - they both have two very specific audiences, which is exactly what the entrepreneurs and investors that use it want.
That all said, I still like this video…
Filed under: General ponderings..
