When it comes to social networks, especially big ones like Facebook and Google+, we all have our opinions. Some think Facebook is better due to its larger user base. Others think Google+ is better because of its slicker interface, or because it’s, well, owned by Google, which is considered by many less evil than Facebook. But when push comes to shove, which one is actually the better social network? Which has the better interface? Better messaging options? Profile customizations? News feed? When it comes right down to it, which social network really wins? It’s time for a truly serious comparison, at the end of which we’ll have a definite answer, once and for all.

2. PROJECT ON – FACEBOOK VS GOOGLE+
Submitted To Prof. Yogesh Udgire
Presented By – Siddheshwar Bhagunde
1. B.C.A (Bachelors in computer application)
2. MBA from MET (Digital business management)
3. Intern At PEHLAJOB – Online Job Portal

4. •Google+ has been through many interface changes since its launch
in June 2011, and the current one is pretty slick.
• Your news stream is very customizable, with two different layouts
to choose from, and easy filtering according to your circles.
•It’s easy to see how many people already +1ed or shared a certain
posts
•Images in your feed
appear in varying sizes
•Videos and animated
GIFs play inline
•Each update tile is
dynamic, and has two
sides.
•A collapsible toolbar on
the left side of the
screen
is available no matter
how far down you
scroll, and automatically
collapses when you’re
not using it so save
room.

5. •Facebook seems almost outdated.
•There are no different layouts to choose from, Facebook
ads are very prominent in your new feed. In fact, they take
up almost a third of your screen.
•Looking at individual updates, it’s easy to see how many
likes, shares and comments each post has
•Images and videos all
appear in the same size.
•Same goes for hashtags
•Facebook’s navigation
sidebar is pretty
cluttered
•The top bar, however, is
sticky, and gives you
constant access to your
settings, profile, notificat
ions, friends requests.

8. •First thing one notices is the
cover page, they are huge
and most part is not shown
when you load the profile.
•Google's + former cover
images came in a size the
most images didn’t fit
•They’re now letting you
upload huge images, but
only show the very bottom
part unless you scroll up.

9. •Your profile is divided
into different tabs:
About, Posts, Photos, Vid
eos, +1′s, and Reviews.
•You can control which
tabs are visible to visitors
through the settings
•One cannot change
his/her name if u do
so, it will change your
name across your entire
Google account, so
watch out.
•To edit the rest of your profile, head over to the
About tab, and click any one of the edit links.
•Profile includes- People , Story
, Work, Education, Places, Basic Information
, Contact Information, Links, and Apps.

10. •Facebook, as we all know, doesn’t have profiles, but Timelines
•The cover images on these are also partially scrolled down, but only a little, so most
of your cover image is actually visible
•Timeline is divided into: Timeline, About, Photos, Friends, and More. More actually
includes much more, and features things such as Likes, Places, TV
Shows, Movies, Events, Groups.
•Once you go past the ads on the left, your actual timeline suddenly appears, letting
you browse your profile by year. Another change happens to the top tool bar.
•Includes a toggle between your Timeline and About pages, and a quick way to post a
new status, photo, place, or life event

11. •You Can Change Your Cover Image And Or Profile Image Right Here, And Go To The
About Tab To Edit Additional Info
•The Editing Process Is Done On The About Page Itself
•Timeline Is Divided Into Two Columns Which Scroll Separately, Showing Updates
On The Right And Sort Of Summaries On The Left.

12. •Facebook Is More Cluttered. It Feels Like Something Unique.
• While Your Google+ Profile Feels Like Just Another Profile On Any Old
Website.
•Both Are Easy To Edit And Customize, And The Ability To Browse The Profile
By Time Is A Nice Bonus For Facebook.

14. •Google+‘s Google
Chat, Or Google
Hangouts, Sits On
The Right Side Of
The Screen
• Google+ Chat
Does Not Who Is
Online Right Now
And Who Isn’t.
•Additional Options Include Snoozing Notifications, Blocking
People, Deciding Who Can Invite You To Hangouts, And Calling
Phones
•It’s Also Possible To Access Per-person Settings, Enable And
Disable Notifications For Them
•There’s Group Video Chats In Hangouts

15. •Facebook‘s
chat appear
either in the
Facebook
sidebar.
•It’s easy to see
who’s online
right now, and
who’s available
on mobile
•You can search for any friend who does not appear on the list to
message them.
•Additional options include turning on chat for only some friends
and not others, and turning off chat completely
• You can also create group chats, and try your luck with video chats
•Facebook has messaging page featuring your main inbox and Other
inbox, where all messages are saved, even if you’re offline.

16. • Facebook offers good offline messaging, and a more reliable way to see
how’s online and to find all your friends in the chat
• Google+ includes video Hangouts and calling phones, which are killer
features

18. •Google+ has circles. Anyone can add you to their circles without
you having to authorize it or add them back
•You can add anyone you want to your circles, and have organize
your friends according to whichever circles you want

19. •On Facebook You Can Add Friends And They Can Add You, But You Need To Authorize
Each Other
• If someone adds you and you authorize it, it means you add them
• Facebook added the ability to follow people’s public posts without them having to
authorize it.
•You can also create lists of friends such as Close Friends and make things more
organized that way.

20. Winner: Google+. The circles method is simply much better for all
concerned, although it’s slightly less personal.

22. •Google's + Update Tile Sits At The Top Of Your News Feed Or Profile, And Expands To
The Centre As Soon As You Click It.
• You Can Send Text Updates, Add Photos, Post A Link, And Share A Video Either By
Finding On YouTube, Posting A Link To It Or Uploading It From Your Computer
•You Can Also Create A Event
•To Share Post Type Name Of Circle Or Friend To Share With.
•You Can Reshare Or Disable Comment On A Post
•Tag Friends In Updates

23. •The Update Widget Sits On Top Of Your News Feed Or Profile, Letting You
Instantly Share Text Or A Link By Pasting It Into The Box
• To Share A Photo Or A Video, You Have To Click The “Add Photos/Video” Link.
•Each Update Can Have A Location And A Mood, And You Can Tag Users By
Clicking The Head Icon Or By Using The @ Symbol
•You Can Custom Select Who You Want To See Your Post

24. Winner: Google+. Much more flexibility, many more options, and much
easier to decide exactly who sees the update.

26. •On Google+, you Can Access Your Photos Tab From The
Left Sidebar, And Choose “Upload Photos” To Create A
New Albums.
• You Can Give Your Album A Name, And Give Your Photos
Captions
•You Can Also Rotate N Decide On How Many Pics You
Want On One Line
•You Can Tag And Share With Whom Ever You Want
•G+ Automatically Enhances When Photo Is Uploaded
•You Can Download Entire Album And View Slideshare

27. •Facebook's Photo Up loader Requires Flash
•New Albums Can Be Added By Clicking On Add
Photo/Video, Or By Going On Create Album Tab
•You Can Tag People, Add Locations, Add Caption
•You Can Choose Which Photo Will Be The Face Of The
Album
•You Can Also Rotate The Photos
•You Can Also Select Any Of The Photos To Set As Your
Profile Or Cover Photo

28. Winner: Google+. Both networks offer a nice interface, but Google+’s is
simply better, and has many more features.

30. •G+ privacy setting is huge and not understood
You can manage
• who can interact with your posts,
• which notifications you receive and for what,
• your app permissions,
• which circles you share with by default,
• what viewers can do with your photos,
• what your profile looks like… you get the picture

31. •Privacy Shortcuts menu right on the top
toolbar, where you can control who sees
your posts by default, who can contact
you, and who can’t.
•The rest of the settings are organized in
a way that makes specific settings fairly
easy to find
•It’s also much easier to scan the settings
to see if anything new and surprising was
added, and to make sure everything is
set up to your liking

32. Winner: Facebook. Social networks always cause privacy concerns, and
Facebook makes it easier to understand where you stand.

33. WHICH IS BETTER??
Summing it all up, we get a score of 4:2 in favor of Google+
In Almost Every Respect, Google+ Currently Offers The Better Experience Out Of
The Two Rival Networks, Although Facebook Does Win In Profile And Privacy
The Main Reason Most Of Us Still Prefer Facebook Is Simple: It’s Where People
Are. Why Are People There? Probably Because It Was First
If You Truly Want To Stay Updated And Have An Audience, You Will Understandably
Stick To Facebook
Do you agree with the final result? Is there an important point we
missed? When it comes down to it, which network do you
prefer, and why? Let us know!
Email - siddheshwar@digitalmarketing.ac.in
Twitter handle- @sidbhagunde