When Google first introduced the beta version of the Google Toolbar 3, it contained a feature that caused many heads to turn, as well as an outcry of disapproval.
Walt Mossberg Comes Out Against Google Autolink
Walt Mossberg weighs in on Google Autolink in tomorrow’s paper (WSJ.com subscription required). Basically his stance is consistent …
Google Considers Changes To AutoLink
Walt Mossberg weighs in on Google Autolink in today’s Wall Street Journal. Basically his stance is consistent with what he wrote in 2001 on Smart Tags.
What Traffic Google Giveth, AutoLink Taketh
In late 2000 Google introduced two innovative services that revolutionized the web. The first, Google AdWords, was a breakthrough advertising paradigm that enabled thousands of online marketers to attract more traffic to their websites.
Furor Over Google AutoLink Overblown
It’s one thing for Microsoft to do it in typical Microsoft fashion, but it’s another thing entirely for Google to do it, Google-style.
Is Google AutoLink Really Evil?
Google released their new tool bar this week that has raised the ire of savvy Web surfers and bloggers. The toolbar includes a feature that adds links to various words and phrases.
Rip, Mix, Burn, Autolink
Remember Apple’s ad campaign during the heyday of Napster … It was Rip, Mix, Burn. The message was clear – clip and mix your music your way.
Google’s Statements on Toolbar Autolink
Danny Sullivan rounds up the issues raised over the last week on the Google Autolink functionality in the new Toolbar.
Dan Gillmor Blogs About Google AutoLink
Dan Gillmor chatted with Google’s Marissa Mayer about the controversial “AutoLink” feature in the new Google toolbar. He shares his thoughts on the subject.
A JavaScript That Kills Google AutoLink Links
Chris and Gurtie at Search Guild have published a working script that webmasters can insert into their webpages that kills Google AutoLink links.