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> Google is trying to throw it's weight at something it's competitors already do better. I don't quite understand how you can do a like button "better". If by

> Google is trying to throw it's weight at something it's competitors already do better. I don't quite understand how you can do a like button "better". If by that you mean the number of current users, I disagree that Google should stop competing just because there are more people on FB.

duopixel 15y ago
As of today, Google doesn't have a social platform to leverage +1. Without it, your upvotes are effectively going into a blackhole. Nobody will see them, so what's the point of upvoting and putting the button on your site?
- Kylekramer 15y ago
  But this is the creation of a social platform. They've just turned their search results, one of the most used things on the web, into a place where you will now see recommendations from friends if you search for topics where they've already +1'd it. It creates pretty much the same value as a Facebook like. You and I may dislike it and it does cause clutter, but Facebook likes are very popular with users and drive a lot of traffic. Google is doing the same on what I believe is a larger group of people and what I know is giving much more relevant information (i.e., I don't get informed about my friends' opinion on sneakers until I actively look for sneakers).
- ignifero 15y ago
  That's my question too, shouldn't they have launched a website to display those +1s? Or at least release an API so that others can use it?
  - duopixel 15y ago
    That would be Google Profiles, but only time will tell if it's going to take off.
- Daniel14 15y ago
  > Nobody will see [your upvotes] If I understood the article correctly, that isn't true. According to Google, your friends/contacts will see your +1s in their search results, meaning they'll have an additional hint at choosing the best result for them.
- rakkhi 15y ago
  Arn't they a signal for Google search and Ad rank? The SEO impact of that is pretty powerfull

duopixel 15y ago

As of today, Google doesn't have a social platform to leverage +1. Without it, your upvotes are effectively going into a blackhole. Nobody will see them, so what's the point of upvoting and putting the button on your site?

Kylekramer 15y ago
But this is the creation of a social platform. They've just turned their search results, one of the most used things on the web, into a place where you will now see recommendations from friends if you search for topics where they've already +1'd it. It creates pretty much the same value as a Facebook like. You and I may dislike it and it does cause clutter, but Facebook likes are very popular with users and drive a lot of traffic. Google is doing the same on what I believe is a larger group of people and what I know is giving much more relevant information (i.e., I don't get informed about my friends' opinion on sneakers until I actively look for sneakers).
ignifero 15y ago
That's my question too, shouldn't they have launched a website to display those +1s? Or at least release an API so that others can use it?
- duopixel 15y ago
  That would be Google Profiles, but only time will tell if it's going to take off.
Daniel14 15y ago
> Nobody will see [your upvotes] If I understood the article correctly, that isn't true. According to Google, your friends/contacts will see your +1s in their search results, meaning they'll have an additional hint at choosing the best result for them.
rakkhi 15y ago
Arn't they a signal for Google search and Ad rank? The SEO impact of that is pretty powerfull