A few takes on Google+

Don Mecoy had a nice take this week on Google+.

Mere hours after I invited my 20-something nephew to Google Plus, he declared himself unimpressed. I also doubt that my mother, already comfortable on Facebook, is seeking a new social media outlet.

He breaks down the features and shares his thoughts on the possible futures for the new social media platform.

Just one day later, one of The Oklahoman’s interns, Brandon Goodwin, had a similar blog post on the Intern Blog that explained why the early feedback on Google+ has been so positive. He breaks down the improvements to this platform as Privacy, Hanging Out, Photo Sharing, Immediacy and Simplicity.

I’m a simple guy with big expectations. Since I started posting on the site, I realized I was reaching my audiences like never before. I have opportunities to meet others with my interests like never before, and I’m a consistent social media user.

And yes, I’m on Google+. And yes, I think it has potential.

More importantly, NewsOK is on Google+.

We’re just getting warmed up.