Google+ Puts Business Profiles on the Fast Track
Earlier this month I discussed the fate of businesses on Google+. While Google’s social network was in its limited test phase, the company made it...
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Rob has been insatiably obsessed with Google, search engine technology, and the trends of the web-based world since he began life as a webmaster in 2002. His work as an SEO consultant since 2006, and subsequently to content writing for technology and internet-focused publications, has done nothing but fuel this passion.
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Google Focusing In, Retiring Labs & Other Projects
There’s little doubt that Google has long employed a “strategy of everything,” attempting to be all things to all people – at least on the internet. However,...
Gmail Adds Multiple Call Feature
Gmail is continuing the expansion of its feature armada. The most recent addition is the option to make or take multiple Gmail calls simultaneously. The History of...
Google Gets Exclusive Deal for Harry Potter eBooks
Google is taking advantage of the Harry Potter hype to further its Google Books and Google Checkout services. Thanks to a deal with the upcoming...
Google Docs Lists Priority Features
Last month we discussed a Reddit page that allowed users to communicate with the Google Docs team and discuss the features they wanted most. The...
Google Voice Adds Spam Filtering
Every so often, I get a call from a number belonging to an unfamiliar area code. Wondering if it might be a business inquiry, a...
Google Posts Impressive Q2 Figures
Google has completed its second quarter report, and the results are more than a little heart-warming for investors. The second quarter income of $2.51 billion...
Bing Hits Record Search Share, Google Stays Stable
While the picture varies around the globe, the reality is that Google reigns supreme in almost every market. In fact, for those who have forgotten,...
Bing Brings in Major Partners for Finance Tools
Bing has labeled itself not merely as a search engine but as a powerful tool that users can take advantage of for a myriad of...
Google Offers Launches in San Francisco and New York City
Google is well more than a search engine these days, but what else it is exactly is often hard to define – unless you hone...
Google Science Fair Winners – Treating Asthma and Cancer
Google has long taken an active role in promoting scientific ingenuity and in encouraging young people around the world to get involved in scientific and technological endeavors....
Integration in Development for Gmail and Google+
Unsurprisingly, Gmail’s team is already working hard at integrating their service with Google+ – and vice verca. Mark Striebeck, a Google Engineer on the Gmail team, indicated that the company is...
Google+ Sends Massive Waves of Spam to Users
The field trial for Google+ has hit a major bump in the road. On July 9th (Saturday), the notification servers went down for 80 minutes,...
Yahoo Site Explorer Shutting Down
Those who have been around on the web for a long time are almost certainly familiar with the Yahoo Site Explorer. This service, while it...
Bing Maps Reworks Interface, Adds Auto-Centering
While Bing has attempted a variety of features and services to combat the almighty(?) Google, a few have really stuck. The Bing shopping features, the...
First Open Google eBook Platform–Integrated Device Launches
The Google eBookstore has seen a lot of attention from Google over the last few months, with an expansion to the affiliate network, updated APIs, new partnerships with...
The Future of Businesses on Google+
If your company is serious about getting involved in social networking, there’s no doubt that the announcement of Google+ created a lot of excitement and...
Google Bidding on Hulu
Google’s empire is something like that of Alexander the Great. It extends all the way from their home territory of search through many foreign lands,...
Study Shows Google +1 Adoption Spreading Rapidly
As a prelude to its social network, Google released a social sharing button known as Google +1. Available to webmasters as a widget or to...
Google’s Schmidt on Twitter / Facebook Partnerships
We recently discussed the expiration of the Twitter-Google deal for real-time search. My own early speculation said that this was a bad sign for partnerships...
Google’s Blogger Gets a Major Facelift
We previously announced that Blogger is up for a name change in the coming weeks, with the anticipated name being “Google Blogs.” This re-branding will...
Google’s Matt Cutts on PR Updates
PageRank, or PR, was once the most vital element of ranking in Google. Over time, PR has become just one of many ranking factors. Some...
Google Lets Users Embed Docs-Stored Videos
As media becomes an even more prominent part of how users interact on Google services, Google Docs has expanded its video options yet again. The...
Google Releases New Docs for Mobile Interface
Google Docs has updated its UI once again, but this time only in vital sector: mobile. Those accessing Google Docs on a mobile device will...
Gmail Introduces New Inbox “Styles”
For decades, the default mode of organization for email inboxes has been chronological. Many have, in their own subtle way, rebelledby creating folders, starring email items, or using...
Google to Re-Brand Picasa and Blogger
According to insider sources, Google is planning to re-brand two major properties. Picasa will be re-branded as Google Photos while Blogger will become Google Blogs. The changes...
Google Realtime Shuts Down as Twitter Deal Expires
Google Realtime, the specialized search that lets users see social updates and other at-the-moment data from the web, has been shut down for the time...
Google’s Mayer on Attracting Women to Tech
Marissa Mayer is, without a doubt, one of the most influential women who has earned the “techie” title. As a proud geek, Mayer has spent...
Bing Webmaster Tools Adds Sitemap File Types & Expanded Navigation
Bing has made great efforts in recent months to improve their webmaster tools. The most prominent feature updates happened when the company removed the need...
Google Maps 5.7 Updates Search Suggestions and Transit Directions
Google Maps has become an important part of how many people – especially in generation Y – interact with the world around them. From finding...