Probably the most exciting company to not only survive, but come out strong out of the dot-com crash of the late 90’s is Google Inc (http://www.google.com). Having started out small as a company operated in the garage of a friend and employing a staff of three, Google’s meteoric rise to a top name on the Internet is not really that perplexing when we analyze the core strengths and policies of this company.
Will The Google Wallet Consolidate Micropayments?
Since the announcement of the Google Wallet, many have speculated that Google was in the process of developing a competitor to eBay’s PayPal system.
Google Maps Updates, Increases Satellite Coverage
Since the integration of Keyhole’s satellite technology into their mapping service, Google Maps has become incredibly popular and quite useful. The use of high-resolution images puts portions of the globe in the palms of their visitors’ hands; and it appears as if this ability will only increase.
Yahoo Search vs. Google and Technorati: Link Counts and Analysis
In what I’m sure will become a heavily linked to article, Tristan Louis offers up his recent analysis. I haven’t had time to digest it fully, but his conclusions are…
New Google Patent May Be Less News For Small News
Google’s never ending search for providing a quality end user experience has culminated into a bullet with patent number WO 2005/029368 imprinted across the side. Unfortunately for smaller news services, the bullet may strike the heart of aspiring upstarts-a casualty of Google’s friendly fire.
The Google Patent and SEO
Google’s Patent Application contains a lot to read and reading it may take some time, but if you own any type of website, this is all information you need to know. It also brings some interesting points up. While I go over some of the important points, know that no one knows which of these factors is given more weight than the others.
Advanced Google Operators
Google has a list of advanced operators popular among the SEO community. However, most web site owners are not aware of these, so I will take the time to explain what they are and how they work.
High Demand Forces Google To Double The Summer Of Code
Google’s “Summer of Code” has been such a popular program that Google has been forced to double the funding for the program to accept 400 students, reports Slashdot.
Google Site-Targeted Ads Leave Beta
Google has now made its site targeted ads, which appear on specific websites and are sold based on page impressions, available to all AdWords buyers. These ads are very different from the more advanced content specific ads Google usually sells, which change every time a page is reloaded, are based on the words on the page, and are sold on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis.
Bringing New Meaning to the Phrase “Google Cash”
Loose lips have leaked the rumor that Google is planning to offer an online payment service. I guess when you’re planning something as big as taking PayPal on, word tends to get out.