1. A brief introduction to Blogger and Google+ By Autumn McClintock and Abraham Leach Group 9

2. Google+ What it is Who uses it Blogger What it is Who uses it

4. Slogan: "Real-life sharing rethought for the web." Google + is Social networking in a “layer” format, meaning instead of being accessed from one page it links various aspects and features of the web. This allows for friends to be better connected and have an easier time collaborating.

5. Stream – a list of constant activity that your community is doing Circles – a means to organize your community for better communication and connection Hangouts – Google’s very own video chat Messenger – a quick and easy way to contact friends Sparks – upload articles that interest you based on your Google searches Games – engage in various fun games for entertainment Instant Upload – upload pictures instantly via computer or phone Ripples – an interactive graphic that allows you to see what type of searches are rippling around your community Search in Google+ (and much more)

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7. Google + appeals to a vast audience. It can be seen as a means of advertising for businesses, or a closer nit community of friends and family. An account is available to anyone who is over 18 years of age.

8. Google + lacks the ‘community feeling’. Google+ users spend only 3 minutes per month while Facebook users spend nearly 400 minutes. (beta.fool.com)

10. Launched in 1999 Purchased by Google in 2003 One of the earliest blog publishing tools Available in many countries and languages Available user friendly templates, including custom Can be integrated with Google+, Windows live, Microsoft Office,

11. Private users Public Businesses Travelers Product lines Media/ News Families Writers Teachers/ Education

12. Limited Storage Space Although no limit to comments, Limited Posts Privacy issues Have to have a Google account

13. Anyone with a Google account can start a blog Go to blogger.com and the website promts you through the processblogger.com Or Visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePlVdY9QRlU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePlVdY9QRlU

14. http://beta.fool.com/liorc/2013/01/22/facebook-vs-google-second-round/22074/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/google-vs-facebook_n_972080.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google%2B http://www.startpackingidaho.com/blog/how-to-create-a-google-account.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blogger_(service)