In case you re scratching your head about what Google Profiles is it is a platform for users to present themselves on Google products to other Google users.
Simply, it s your profile on Google -- just like you have one on Facebook or any other social networking site -- but a stripped-down version containing your contact details and a photograph of you.
Until now, Google Profiles has been public, that is visible to all, showcasing basic information about users: a nickname (the real name is displayed only to your contacts), your occupation, your location, a list of links, a photo and a short description.
Whereas now, this information is not public. You control who sees it. Once you've entered your contact information here, you can share it with your friends and family.
