google-plus-oneAccording to Daily Dog, the largest search engine on the web has decided to take a stab at Social Media. On Tuesday, Google announced its new online project, Google+ , which integrates the power of social sharing and the web.

For years, Google has been connecting people with web pages, and web pages with web pages. But now, Google + will connect person to person. While most social media networks wrap everyone into the “friend” category, people are always hesitant to share certain information. With Google+, your friend circle is smaller, more personal, and customized.  Similar to Facebook, Google + allows users to post photos, statuses and links. Google+ also offers virtual “Hangouts” — which are essentially chat rooms via video interaction.

The Google + Project will initially be open to only certain Google users as a trial. Once field trials are complete, and based on results, the site will be open to the public and the trial users can start inviting their friends.

Does Google have what it takes to be the next Social Media platform?  Let us know what you think.