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Google Buzz is going away...

by dsouravs
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Google Buzz is going away, but your posts are yours to keep
In a few weeks we'll be retiring Google Buzz. At that time you won't be able to create any new posts, but your existing content will remain accessible in two ways:

You can view it on your Google Profile
You can download it using Google Takeout


Thank you for using Google Buzz. :p:rolleyes:
#buzz #google
  • Profile picture of the author barbling
    Yep, my kids alerted me to that fact.

    I have to get on the ball with migration, methinks.

    I did find:

    https://plus.google.com/106600962597...ts/d1QRyeGbriB
    Google Will Discontinue Google Buzz and Code Search

    More things to do.....
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  • Profile picture of the author StevenJones
    Probably because they want more people using the +1 platform. It's always better to have people tied up in one place than scattered all over, even when it comes from the same provider.
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    • Profile picture of the author robp12
      Just trying to get people to migrate over to Google+..

      Have never been a fan of either Buzz or Google+, they've offered nothing of any significance to my sites in terms of traffic or promotion. But then again, different strokes for different folks. What works for you, doesn't necessarily work for me and vice versa.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Seems Google is retiring more than just Buzz

    1. Aardvark RIP
    2. Desktop RIP
    3. Fast Flip RIP
    4. Google Maps API for Flash RIP
    5. Google Pack RIP
    6. Google Web Security RIP
    7. Image Labeler RIP
    8. Notebook RIP
    9. Sidewiki RIP
    10. Subscribed Links RIP

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    RIP Google Buzz
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      9. Sidewiki RIP
      Yay! And good riddance.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheZafraGroup
    Yeah agree with everyone. Google is trying to expand google +. Trying to get closer to fb I suppose. lol Thanks for the info on how to retrieve our old posts there.
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  • Profile picture of the author SamirRastogi
    I think eventually they'll end up retiring Google + as well. I mean aside from the initial boost it got, most people continue to favor Facebook.
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    • Profile picture of the author guitarjosh
      Originally Posted by SamirRastogi View Post

      I think eventually they'll end up retiring Google + as well. I mean aside from the initial boost it got, most people continue to favor Facebook.
      I think they'll fight long and hard on this one.. since they keep looking stupid when it comes to social sites, but.. you're probably right. I've not seen any reason to keep using Google +. I rarely find myself going back and all my friends/family remain on facebook.

      Maybe it's time to unthink the whole social networking situation. (actually, i think that will be a fail too).

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      • Profile picture of the author Alex Kage
        Originally Posted by guitarjosh View Post

        I think they'll fight long and hard on this one.. since they keep looking stupid when it comes to social sites, but.. you're probably right. I've not seen any reason to keep using Google +. I rarely find myself going back and all my friends/family remain on facebook.

        Maybe it's time to unthink the whole social networking situation. (actually, i think that will be a fail too).

        UNTHINK to Facebook and Google- It's FU time - YouTube
        Hey, this "Unthink" stuff sounds like a good idea.
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    • Profile picture of the author Bruce NewMedia
      Originally Posted by SamirRastogi View Post

      I think eventually they'll end up retiring Google + as well. I mean aside from the initial boost it got, most people continue to favor Facebook.

      Agree. Facebook is a tough competitor in that space and I don't see Google making headway. Thats' the problem for these corporate giants, they have lots of resources, but usually enter the niche late, and offer only a 'me to' product.
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      • Profile picture of the author dsouravs
        Thnx everybody 4 ur inputs.
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  • Profile picture of the author PicktownChris
    Well, at least that is one less place to have to post to...
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  • Profile picture of the author Ryan David
    I haven't really used Google+, but I don't think they'll give up that easily.

    Google +1 has some use though, so I do see them continuing to expand that.

    Can't believe they are getting rid of desktop though. I guess there wasn't that much in it for them.
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