Chapter 64 The split of friends network, the birth of Weibo
"Just imagine, with the development of e-commerce, what kind of figure will Goldfish Pay's daily turnover be? Buyers pay through Goldfish Pay, and the merchant cannot receive the money until the buyer confirms receipt of the goods."
"And during this period, how much can Goldfish Payment do with this money? This is a small bank! So, talking about payment is also a key development direction of the company in the future. Of course, it is just a direction for the future."
In the office, Zheng Ge said,
Ximeng suddenly realized that he had never expected that Taobao’s Goldfish Payment could have such a big layout.
Is this an attempt to take advantage of the bank?
So, doesn’t the central bank care?
"Mobile phones have become popular and mobile networks are becoming more and more advanced. Imagine that in the future, the streets and alleys will be posted with QR codes for chat payment. People do not need to bring wallets when they go out. All they need is a mobile phone, a chat payment, scan the QR code
You can easily complete the payment by using QR code. Think about it, what will it be like if the ladies in the vegetable market and roadside food stalls all use chat to pay and receive payments?”
After saying so much, Zheng Ge felt thirsty, so he picked up the tea cup and drank some water.
Behind him, Xi Meng was stunned by Zheng Ge's imagination. He stopped moving his hands and said in disbelief: "How is it possible? Online payment is just an online payment tool. How can it develop offline?"
Zheng Ge smiled and said: "It is inevitable for the Internet industry to develop from online to offline. In my imagination, the future will be a cashless era. With a mobile phone and a chat payment, you can travel anywhere
The world."
Speaking of the cashless era, Zheng Ge thinks of his past life.
When you don't have a mobile phone to pay, you have to check your pockets when you go out to see if you have a wallet.
There is a saying: the three most important things you need when going out are your mobile phone, keys and wallet.
With the advent of mobile payment, wallets have become a decoration.
Just remember to bring your mobile phone and keys when you go out.
In the city, you can travel around the city with just one mobile phone.
Therefore, some people go to remote areas and find it difficult to move. There is no way. In remote areas, especially some elderly people, they cannot see money when paying with mobile phones, and they feel uneasy because people only accept cash.
But what should I do if I don’t have cash?
I can only find a way to find some people who use mobile phones to pay and exchange some cash.
“What is a QR code?”
Simon wondered, this was the first time he heard this term.
"QR code is similar to bar code, but the information storage capacity is larger than bar code. This kind of QR code has been developed abroad, and some domestic companies are also developing it, but it has not been promoted yet. This is also what the chat app will be launched in the future.
One of the functions." Zheng Ge had some understanding of this.
Ximeng nodded suddenly.
"Okay, I will write a simple plan when I have time. Friends.com is on the right track and will develop steadily. Let's talk about the app, which will be classified as the company's next key development project. In addition, we can deepen our relationship with Xianyu by then.
Cooperation. If payment tools want to be vigorously developed, they cannot do without e-commerce platforms. Of course, if you want to develop mobile payments, banks must also clear up relationships, which is quite troublesome, so take your time."
Zheng Ge said.
"Um."
Ximeng took a deep breath.
"By the way, how many users does Friends.com have currently?" Zheng Ge asked curiously.
"The number of registered users has exceeded 100 million."
Ximeng said excitedly.
"100 million?"
Although he had already speculated, Zheng Ge still took a breath.
"Yes."
Ximeng smiled and said: "In addition, the circle is developing very fast. In the past, people would search for any topics in society through Qiandu. When the search volume reaches a certain level, it can be listed on the Qiandu hot search list. Netizens also like to use it
Thousand-degree hot search list, you can learn about hot social events, celebrity gossip, etc. But after the rise of our friend network, the circle topic list almost replaced the thousand-degree hot search list. In addition, we invited many celebrities to join us, attracting a large number of young users to join
."
Simon said.
Zheng Ge nodded, feeling a little weird.
The development of the topic circle seems to be a little skewed.
It looks more and more like Weibo in the previous life.
Turn on the computer, click on the topic circle of Friends Network, and experience it.
Isn’t this Weibo?
Except for some features of friends, other functions are basically the same as Weibo.
Thinking of this, Zheng Ge said: "Xiaomeng, what do you think about separating the circle from the friend network? What I'm talking about is the 'topic circle'. I plan to create a brand new platform based on the 'topic circle'. It is specially used for
Discuss celebrity topics, social topics, etc.”
The circle of Friends Network is divided into two parts: one is the "Finding Old Friends" circle. The main function of this circle is to find old alumni, old colleagues, old neighbors, etc. through the search function. This is one of the main contents of Friends Network.
The other part is the "Topic Circle", a news circle dedicated to discussing entertainment gossip and social reality, similar to Weibo.
"Go out independently?"
Ximeng was surprised and said: "I have also had this idea. The recent development of the circle seems to have encountered a bottleneck. The number of visits remains high, the number of clicks is also high, but the number of comments is getting less and less..."
"Don't you understand? This is because netizens are worried!" Zheng Ge sighed.
"concern?"
Xi Meng was stunned and didn't understand.
Zheng Ge hummed and said: "The social nature of Friends Network tends to be realistic. Most of the friends on Friends Network are also real friends."
"And what about "Topic Circle"? It is mainly used to discuss celebrity gossip, social topics, etc. What is said in the topic circle is also public and can be seen by friends on the friend network. To put it bluntly, netizens are silent
, It’s not that I’m not interested in the topic, I’m just afraid that my speech will be seen by my real friends.”
"For example, when you are browsing the 'topic circle' and you see a hot topic that you don't like, do you want to complain about it? But considering your identity and personality, you are afraid of being seen by your relatives, friends, and subordinates.
Relatives and friends think he has no quality and are afraid of showing up in front of his subordinates.
Before you lose your persona, etc. Therefore, every word you speak must be cautious, for fear that your image and persona will be damaged. To put it bluntly, you just can’t let go, can’t speak freely, and dare not put your other person.
Show it on one side." Zheng Ge said with a smile.
"Yes, that's it."
Xi Meng nodded repeatedly, feeling as if he had suddenly realized something.
"So the 'topic circle' and the 'friend network' must be separated, otherwise it will affect the future development of 'Liaochao'. The social characteristics of chatting are more realistic than the friend network. My idea will always be in the future.
One day, chat will replace traditional calls, replace traditional text messages, etc., and become an indispensable communication tool in reality."
"If the data between the two are interconnected, then any neutral or even stupid remarks made by users in the 'topic circle' will be exposed to relatives and friends through 'Chat Chat'. Can you imagine the consequences?" Zheng Ge sighed.
How many trolls and trolls were born on Weibo in the past life? Why are these people so unscrupulous? It’s because they are online and cannot be seen by relatives and friends around them.
Xi Meng suddenly realized.
Zheng Ge continued: "Separate the 'topic circle' from the friend network and change its name. Well! Let's call it 'Weibo'. From now on, the friend network will be the friend network and Weibo will be Weibo."
Zheng Ge thought for a while and continued the name from his previous life. "In the future, 'Friends Network' will focus on developing online social networking, and 'Weibo' will focus on developing social and current affairs topics, celebrity topics, and move closer to the news media. Let Weibo become a platform for netizens to understand news and current affairs."
, the first channel for celebrity gossip.”
"OK."
Simon nodded, "This plan is feasible, but it will take some time."
Zheng Ge nodded and said: "Weibo is just 200 words long and records every bit of life. It's a little inconvenient on the computer. Let's develop an app so that people can record their beautiful lives anytime and anywhere."
Ximeng is speechless, want to develop an app again?
"Brother Zheng, launching two apps at the same time takes up too much resources, so I'm afraid it won't work."
Simon said.
"Then develop the Weibo app first and delay its launch. When Weibo on the computer develops, it won't be too late to launch the Weibo app," Zheng Ge said.
"good."
Xi Meng nodded and said with a smile: "It's good to chat with Brother Zheng. This chat made my mind about the company's future development clearer."
"It's good to be clear. If your head is clear, the company's road will go more smoothly." Zheng Ge smiled, stood up, and said: "Okay, it's getting late, let's go and eat."
Xi Meng nodded and was about to leave with Zheng Ge.
And at this time...
"Tuk tuk tuk..."
There was a knock on the office door, and Xi Meng's secretary walked in and said: "Mr. Zheng, Mr. Xi, Penguin Group has just issued an announcement. Penguin Space will hold a large-scale school grassroots selection event during the summer vacation, and publicity has already been launched.
The model is basically the same as our school beauty selection."