I'll admit it...I was all caught up in the Google+ buzz when it first came out. I fell victim to the all-the-cool-kids-are-doing-it hype, and I wanted in! Once I got that golden ticket, I was in love. It seemed to be the perfect mix of Facebook and Twitter plus a little more all in one. I logged on each morning, invited friends, started hangouts and even huddled on my phone (with the 5 people at work that were also on Google+).
However, all of my conversations/engagement was still happening on Facebook and Twitter while Google+ was quiet (I'm talking ghost town quiet).
I was saving my Facebook profile for more personal info, things I wanted to share with family and friends that I actually knew. After a quick look through old posts, I realized there wasn't any thing really personal on my page, so I started adding "friends" that I have never met. Basically, I was taking the Google+ approach of an expanded network to Facebook. I would just be more aware of my posts.
Lo and behold, Facebook adds a nifty new privacy setting for each post. Yes, it takes a few extra steps, but if I ever have anything uber-personal to share, I can now just let my family know...or I could just pick up the phone and call them.
I'd love to take my Facebook activity to Google+ full time, I'm a sucker for hangouts (I'm even attempting to hold a 'Hangout Baby Shower' for my sister-in-law next month), but until the rest of the world heads my way, I'll continue hanging out alone....and posting on Facebook.
What do you think? Will Google+ ever compete with Facebook...or is it just one more thing to check?