It really is amazing how the social networking aspects of the Web continue to grow and evolve.

One of the latest entries is Google Friend Connect, now being offered in its Beta stage.  While other social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIN have been around for a while, you have to take notice of a Google entry.  They've continued to expand on what they offer and make it easier to adapt these new web aspects from a single location.

The Google Blog for today tells you more and includes a video.  It looks like they are counting on the attraction of open standards (like Open Id and OAuth) to attract users.  We'll keep an eye on it.