Comments on: Google Friend Connect Makes Your Site More Social

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:57:04 +0000

I have added this to my site and am interested in seeing the “social” effect. Doesn’t it seem to be kind of leaching off of social network sites? The only thing I wish was a available was more social networking sites than are actually there. In making the decision between myspace, facebook, and google in the social networking integrated platform I think it’s Google’s reputation and personal confidence in Google that made me go with them. I am supposing in time that they will offer more options.

By: Don Campbell

Don Campbell — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:24:42 +0000

@Jim – thanks for your comment. I think your analysis is right – its seems like Google will have a broader audience, but they need to come up with more compelling gadgets that leverage Friend Connect.

I’ve heard that Facebook Connect is difficult to set up and install on a site, which might limit the usage of that until they straighten it out.

By: Don Campbell

Don Campbell — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:22:38 +0000

I like this blog post titled: Google Friend Connect Needs OpenSocial Gadgets.

By: Jim Littlefield

Jim Littlefield — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:05:15 +0000

Don, Thanks for your post about Google Friend Connect. I am downloading it now. It sounds like a great idea.

Do you have thoughts of when to choose Google Friend Connect vs. facebook Connect? My initial thought is Google has a broader audience where as facebook is more contained.

I am also off to checkout the top 10 Gmail tips.