A Social Media Melee: Facebook Vs. Google+ - Small Business Computing

A Social Media Melee: Facebook Vs. Google+

Written By
Mike Elgan
Mike Elgan
Sep 22, 2011
1 minute read

Social media plays such a large role in everyday business that it’s hard to imagine there are still many small businesses that don’t take advantage of Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. And now, with the advent of Google+, the fight for social media dominance is practically an all-out war for the two behemoths: Facebook and Google.

The impact of these two companies colliding will be felt throughout the business world, and small business owners should take heed. Mike Elgan over at Datamation, takes a closer look at what’s to come.



Facebook and Google+ are now churning out updates, improvements and features at a breathless clip. It’s an all-out, gloves-off scramble to claim the biggest prize of all: the future of the social Internet.

When Facebook and Google+ to war, who wins and who loses? The answer is that users win and Twitter loses.


Read the complete article: When Facebook and Google+ Go to War



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