Harsh times for Google and I don’t mean financially! It would appear that rogue sites and dodgy links are being moving higher up in their rankings. Google are being outwitted by being tricked into displaying compromising web pages as a way for cyber-criminals to hijack end user’s computers, downloading personal information and stealing credit details. One attempt that has been successful in their activities has been to entice specific groups of people by using the phrase ‘Cheap vista for students‘ in Google search terms.
So, Those Imperious Google folk have come up with yet another product to help the internet get along. Only this time, they’re kind of hijacking one of the most valuable and Googlejuicy aspects of having a website or blog: the comment thread.
Of course, others have tried to do this before, namely the Third Voice – but with little success. The Sidewiki is a tool that can forms part of the Google toolbar, and allows comments to be posted on any page on the net. As it floats above pages as opposed to being in it, no webmaster can opt out. The only saving grace for the webmaster is the fact that he or she can control the top comment (via Google Webmaster).
The Google search algorithm has come a long way, and is arguably the most advanced search engine service around. Although the exact way it works will remain a mystery, many SEO specialists have pinpointed how to ‘work’ the algorithm to their advantage. But one question that often occurs as regards the algorithm is ‘Can Google Identify Bad Writing?’
Google have recently landed a deal with Sony to bundle their Google Chrome internet browser into Sony PC’s.
Since its launch in December 2008 Google Chrome has become increasing popular as an internet browser by users worldwide, however it still lags behind market leaders Microsoft with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Foundation’s Firefox browser.
The recent deal between Google and Sony is the first agreement which Google have signed with a major personal computer manufacturer which is set to increase the awareness of the Chrome browser.
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It might not come as a surprise that Google has taken over a large number of firms since 2001, but it still makes fascinating reading.
The company made just 2 acquisitions in 2001, and interestingly made no purchases in 2002. But the next year they really seemed to get their wallet out; over this twelve month period they grabbed a grand total of 6 companies. These firms included sectors as diverse as weblog software, blogging services and the web search engine Kaltix. Two of the firms were online advertising specialists.
In a recent update Google have modified their Insights for Search algorithm to include a Forcasting Feature allowing users to see how their searches are likely to progress over a 12 month period.
Insights for Search is a powerful tool which allows users to view statistics of specific search criteria over time, allowing them to gain valuable information about their relevant search queries.
As well as revealing their crystal ball of search statistics, Google have also added more visualisations to the Insights for Search via the use of an animated map. This feature allows users to visualise how their search queries change over time in various geographic locations.
I can’t believe I’m even mentioning it in August, but Christmas is slowly and surely creeping in on us. Now I know I am not the only one out there than simply cannot stand shopping, especially on the run up to Christmas. I worked in retail for 8 years whilst I was in education therefore I know exactly not manic it can be. Hundreds of people rushing around to get the perfect gift for their loved ones…why bother?
Google has anounced today that it is set to take over a shriving company providing video technology compression for around $106.5 million.
On2 Technologies provide a video compression technology allowing video files to be deliverd over the internet in a minimalistic formal. With this technology on board the search engine giant Google can help to deliver an improved quality of video via an internet search.
Sundar Pichai from Google stated:
“We believe high quality video should be part of the web platform. We are committed to innovation in video quality on the web, and we believe that On2’s team and technology will help us further that goal”
The latest product from search engine giants Google, known as Google Wave, is due for release on 30th September 2009 Google have recently announced.
Google Wave is a brand new real-time social networking facility set to bring a level to social communication around the world. Google Wave allows users to combine all their favourite social media tools in one browser window from Twitter to Facebook, email to instant messaging and more giving users the power to control all their messages under one digital roof!
So what exactly is a Google “Wave”?
It’s been long hot summer so far, and Bill Gates will be feeling the heat even more this week, as Google lets the world know that its new operating system will launch in mid 2010. Google say the new OS is being developed for people who ‘live on the web’, aiming to make the entire internet computing experience faster and more fun than it has ever been before.
