Comments on: Much Hyped Google Wave is here, but where are the surfers?

By: Thanks Giving Bonanza, I am giving out Google Wave Invites — 360 Degree

Thanks Giving Bonanza, I am giving out Google Wave Invites — 360 Degree — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:27:45 +0000

[...] As for those who do not what Google Wave is, check my post on Google Wave [...]

By: Search Engine Queen

Search Engine Queen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:03:43 +0000

I got the wave invite and tried it. But didn’t managed to judge that for what specifically it is meant for… :P

By: SEO Mantra

SEO Mantra — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:51:31 +0000

I am kinda skeptical about immediate success of Wave, apart from the “cutting edge” community…Gmail had a BIG plus that it offered a HUGE amount of storage space…was a genuine problem solver…wave is more like a solution in search of a problem!

By: October Popular Posts Wrap-up

October Popular Posts Wrap-up — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:21:19 +0000

[...] Much Hyped Google Wave is here, but where are the surfers? [...]

By: Ankit

Ankit — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:32:02 +0000

@prateek u had me ROFL’ng by including the ‘Strategy’ and i think u know why considering i hv been a regular at ur blog for sometime:D

Jokes apart, yes indeed.Viral marketing is something google has always relied on.And frankly, they have always gotten by it and gotten by real good.

But, the whole point here is that it is a communication/collaboration tool.So, how do they expect to make #wave sticky when the user has limited features to work and even more limited users to share it with.
Moreover, I swear by google products for their shear simplicity and ease and the ‘Help’ they provide.With wave even though, it is in early stages, they haven’t done a lot on the ‘Help’ front. The so called Dr.Wave has failed to impress me.

BTW , I would have loved to give an invite if i had one!!
Wish u ride the wave soon and hopefully add ur views here again

By: Prats

Prats — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:02:17 +0000

I think it is a good strategy from the marketing standpoint. Google doesn’t invests too much into the marketing of products and relies on the “Oomph” Factor of the product to create user generated marketing.

So the way I see it, through Google Wave and holding invites they are trying to create a have and have not kind of discussion. I know everyone in my Gtalk list and twitter friends who have Google Wave and I don’t.
I don’t know what is it about, I have just seen some people tweeting from it in terms of utility. I have read about it and I know the moment someone gives me and invite I will subscribe immediately.

So if we see it Google is investing on Viral Marketing through negative cash flows by delaying the growth phase of a new product.

I am sure it would ride the wave once the new round of invites are issued.

By: Ankit

Ankit — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:57:47 +0000

lol…even i had this probelm..

Try with the gmail id u signed in with.. it should be the same fr wave too:)

By: Arun Prabhudesai

Arun Prabhudesai — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:41:51 +0000

WTF…what is my wave ID…dont even know that… sounds ridiculous but true..spent 20 mins…seeing wave and did nothing..too early I guess..

By: Ankit

Ankit — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:24:07 +0000

Hey Arun,

Dint know u were on wave too!!

add me at hatsoffforu@googlewave.com :)