I think Google plus seems to be missing one VERY important factor for getting and keeping customers...it doesn't have a clear value proposition. I am one of the 'early adopters' and I still don't understand what it does or the benefit of using it. Until Google can make their value proposition clear they have no chance of staying alive.
As another early adopter, the value prop is clear to me. I mostly see it as fitting nicely between tweeting and blogging. Unlike a blog, I get immediate feedback (since few people use RSS anymore) and unlike Twitter, I get an easy-to-follow conversation in one place and I can search for it later on.
However, I'm only talking about the value prop for early adopter types. There's still more to cover when it comes to explaining to people why this is better than Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.
That's exactly what I've been saying. I don't understand why I should use Google Plus, in fact I don't anymore and I don't really think I am missing anything. I don't understand why I should plus one anything or share anything. What's in it for me to do all these things at Google?
Love the concept and look of it however I know companies before had issues integrating listings from craigslist because of their terms of service. Has this changed at all? If not it may be something to watch out for...read what happened to oodle: http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2005/10/crai...
Just be careful, don't want to waste your time banking on something that is your only business model should it get taken away. Otherwise the app looks great and very useful!
I don't think you get bored, I think you just aren't that into it. And that is ok. You may think that you love what you are doing in the first two weeks because it is new and exciting, but reality is if you find something you are truly passionate about and love to do you will stick with it. It is just a matter of finding it. And there is nothing wrong with trying different things until you find what you love to do most.
It is interesting that this article brings only very successful companies to mind. What it doesn't mention is the number of companies that have failed as a result of not taking the money in fear of giving up equity. Ultimately, if you don't have the money to keep your company afloat, everyone fails. If your company will fail without it, does giving up a little extra equity in order to make it succeed seem so bad?
Thanks for the response. We are a online travel company targeting students/young professionals. General ideas we already have are online/social media marketing as well as partnerships (whether on campus or that already reach this group). We would like to think of some creative ideas to reach this market. Something outside of the box that could potentially go viral.
From the research we have done places say to backorder on the three biggest sites and you only get charged when one of them gets it so you don't lose anything by doing it on all three but it gives you the biggest chances. The sites are namejet, snapnames and pool
Thank you for this in depth answer. I would really appreciate your input since you know quite a bit. What is your email so I can send you some specific information?
Hey, sorry I thought I put it in there. It is cyruslohrasbpour AT gmail dot com. I have no idea if I can help getting you the domain but I can try to give you some perspective.
