The latest entrant in the social networking space and Google’s latest attempt at world domination, Google+ is something that has created a lot of buzz. Something that Google Buzz was not able to do.

A lot has been said about G+. A lot of GIFs have also been made about it.

The main problem with G+ is that NOBODY KNOWS HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO DO AFTER SIGNING IN!
Everyone is too accustomed to the Facebook interface (regardless of the fact that some shitty change is introduced every few weeks) and are finding it difficult to understand how stuff works at G+.

Actually FB and G+ aren’t all that different and to help smoothen the transition, here’s Whackk! drawing comparisions -

Circles = Friend Lists

Circles on G+ are like friend lists on Facebook. Yes, it’s that simple. Only difference, circles are a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuugggggggggggeeeeeeeeeee and a very basic part of Google+, while friend lists on Facebook were added on as an after thought.
Much like your real social life, your friends are easily categorised into various circles for your virtual presence on Google+. For instance, you might have a circle of friends from school, from college, from where you live, etc.

You add people to various cirlces (that you create) and people add you to theirs. Remember though, others can add you to their circle without your permission too.

When you post something on G+, you are asked to specify which circles you intend to share that post with. Simple shit.

Facebook does have friend lists but I really don’t know anybody who has spent more than ten minutes trying to organise their set of more than 400 friends.

Hangout = Video Chat

‘Hangout’ was one of the most talked about Google+ feature at the time of its release since that was the only thing that differentiated it from Facebook.
It remains a mystery if Zuckerburg launched video chat on his site to counter Google’s foray into social networking or if it was a a previously planned feature.
Basically, you can request a friend of yours to ‘Hangout’ with you – which is nothing but a video chat session with your mate. Other friends can join in and you can have a group video chat thing right there. It’s pretty cool. But, in a geeky kind of way.

Stream = News Feed

When you first log in to Google+, the most likely reaction would be – “Holy shit, this is just like Facebook!”
What happens is, upon logging in, you are shown the ‘Stream’, which is equivalent to the much loved news feed of Facebook.
This is where you get to see what people in your circles have been upto and you can even see the stream from only a specific circle or a consolidation of all your circles.
As of now, your Stream will most probably get filled with GIF animations and people trying to act witty like they do on Twitter.

+1=Like

This is one is way too obvious and you have to be an idiot of the first order to not get it.
Like the ‘Like’ buttons, the ‘+1’ buttons are everywhere. On Google+, various websites implementing it and on Google search results too!

Huddle=Nothing like it on Facebook

Huddle is a feature which is not directly available to the users of G+. You have to be a owner of an Android 2.1+ smart phone or an iPhone with iOS 4.0+ installed.

Huddle let’s you instantly create group chats with other people you have Androids or iPhones with the app installed. You can even chat with a single person if you like. Yes, it’s kinda like WhatsApp/BBM.

So, that's Google+ for you. Go on and venture forth without the fear of the unknown!