Google Buzz is barely out 5 days. On day 1 we saw TechCrunch and Mashable integrate some form of Google Buzz buttons that allowed you to “Buzz” their content directly into your BuzzStream.
Today, I have been alerted to what I believe to be the first iteration of a Google Buzz widget for your website or blog.
the Google Buzz Widget from buzzcounter.net
Check it out:
As you can see, the widget is a simple yet powerful tool that can quickly build your Buzz audience. Readers of your site can easily follow you or even comment on your buzzes.
This widget is so easy to setup! Just enter your Google Profile name, click the “Create Widget” button and then copy your code.
The widget obviously cannot display comments to your buzzes due to size constraints. (Robert Scoble comments number in the hundreds)
I think a comment counter on each post would be a nice feature that would definitely increase the likelihood of reader interaction.
This is a JavaScript widget, so there may be some restrictions on where you can place it. However, JavaScript does make it iPad/iPod friendly…if thats what you’re into.
Check out buzzcounter.net
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I don’t know. Can everybody do that? I mean if you where having a private conversation with somebody aren’t you violating their trust if they are all of a sudden posted to your blog?
I could see people losing business if they posted the wrong information there.
Twitter and Facebook are all fun and games. What happens if you were having conversations with a competitor about a job opportunity? Won’t your boss know?
What if you were having a conversation with an ex-girl friend? Won’t your current girl friend know?
I am asking because I already opted out of Google Buzz like many others, I am wondering if you are respecting everybody else by publishing their faces on your blog.
I think you have a valid point. I also think that people need to realize that if they are using social tools, they have to expect that information to be spread as wide as possible. Hence the term “Social”.
I viewed this widget as just showing the things that you (as the Buzz user) posted to Buzz. The comments require a click through to a page that is open to anyone…so no foul there. The widget is just another way of sharing information.