Everybody loves Facebook, but nobody's making Facebook the big bucks. And that's what separates the two companies: a billion dollar business model.

Yadda, yadda, Facebook needs time, blah, blah, blah. Heard it. Facebook's not the next Google until they make GoogleBux.

AdWords (Google's main source of revenue) didn't come until 2 years after Google was started, so I don't think a company without early revenue is a very good indication of their long term success.

Well, Facebook did start more than 2 years ago, if we really want to compare.

All I'm saying is, don't put the cart before the horse. Write this article once you can compare revenue growth between the companies.

I hear you. Although I'm not saying it's the next Google in the sense of revenue. Obviously Google is a powerhouse there ;) I'm talking about in terms of usage right now. I wouldn't be surprised if they hit $1B in revenue by the end of next year though.

On the topic of revenue: the link on the bottom of my blog points to an article. On that article, someone from Altura Ventures has commented on Facebook's revenue model. Interesting take on it.

amen.

This was a pretty shallow analysis.

Have you spotted anything more detailed?