Google’s Lively is now up and running. Now, what is Lively? This is actually a successor to “Second Life” and is a new social network where the user can create an avatar as well as a room or environment. Once these elements are created, the user can imbed it on any website he chooses, whether it’s on a blog and other networking sites like MySpace or Facebook. Lively presents a new way for people, especially young users, to connect.

With Lively, every web geek is offered a new arena to be creative starting from making his avatar. Oops, first things first, he has to sign up to Lively using a Google account, download a browser plug-in, then he’s ready to start creating the avatar. A template character is already provided, so he’ll just have to choose what kind of skin, eye color, hair color, and dress he’d like his avatar to have. There are even accessories to go with it to complete the look. After completing the avatar, a user can proceed to making the online spaces. Grassy meadows, five-room apartment, or desert islands are only some examples of the environments that can be made.

Google’s Lively is not just about avatars and rooms, user interaction is also a big attraction. Text chatting options are available as well as emotions. Inviting friends to join Lively is a great way to have active interaction. It’s also a way for meeting new friends.

Let’s give it a try!