What is Open ID versus Facebook Connect versus Google Friend Connect
ByIf you haven’t already registered for an open ID account you may want to, it will save you time as you manage your Social Media experience online.
“OpenID eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites, simplifying your online experience.” Openid.net
I have heard some buzz around the Internet about Facebook Connect this week. Is it the same as open ID ? All three (Open Id, Facebook Connect, and Google Friend Connect) allow users to interact with third party sites.
Google Friend Connect uses Open Social Facebook harnesses the power of a known interface.
Read Write Web’s Marshall Kirkpatrick has a great mind map outlining Facebook Friend connect and open Id features and merits.
I personally feel Open ID is great for blogger and social media applications. However it will be interesting to watch Google’s more easily integrated solution ( a few lines of code to insert) and Facebook Connect ( more complicated) .
If building a strong referral system is what you are looking for, you should check out Facebook connect and consider the power Facebook connect. Facebook takes accountability and their user base seems to contain more real users (less spam and trollers) who interact with their connections. This means more quality referrals and testimonials for your business.
Just a few of my thoughts on Facebook connect and Google Friend Connect. Please share yours as well by commenting or Digging the post.
2 Comments
December 9th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
It will be interesting to see which one of these options wins. I think either Facebook Connect or Google Friend Connect have a better chance than Open ID. If I had to choose, my money would be on Google Friend Connect, since Facebook tends to be about “Real Friends” and on the open internet, communities tend to congregate around particular interests.
December 10th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Google Friend connect builds on OpenID – it lets you use OpenID to login to it.