Category: Google
Social Media stats courtesy of Smash summit
Smash Summit was on yesterday, 12/5 in San Francisco- USA. The event discussed various social media marketing strategies, tools, campaigns and statistics used by online companies to find and retain customers on social, search, and mobile. While not directly related to Australian Social Media there have been some great stats worth noting. – Twitter has […]
Read More | ShareGoogle to launch tablet computer similar to iPad
Details are very limited at the moment, but it has been revealed in the US that Google does have plans to a launch tablet computer with Verizon Wireless. The device will no doubt be similar in design and features to the iPad. More details to come as they unfold..
Read More | ShareYouTube Introduces ‘Private Video’ option – Unlisted Videos
A new privacy option by Youtube has been released which allows users to post private videos known as ‘Unlisted Videos’. The videos cannot be found in a Youtube video search, instead a URL is generated for the video that anyone on the internet can access if they have been sent that specific URL. This seems […]
Read More | ShareGoogle looking to hire ‘Head of Social’
Google has hired an executive recruiter to look for a ‘Head of Social’ chief. Google has been particularly slow in the social front. Services such as Orkut never took off, and Google Buzz caused much criticism post launch. According to reports this position has been given 2 important tasks to seek out: 1. building an […]
Read More | ShareGoogle updates search engine
Google has updated their search engine after month of testing and QC. There are 3 main changes for Google search. 1. Design – Google has redesigned their logo and remove the trade mark sign. The logo does look alot more modern and fresh and gives the impression of a fast and precise service. 2. Left […]
Read More | ShareNapster integrates social media – Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube
Music download program Napster has recently integrated with several social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube so users can share their music with friends across several social channels. Once a cult hit, Napster has been rather quiet over the past years and this seems like a smart move to re-establish themselves with a […]
Read More | ShareTelstra offering HTC Desire to social media reviewers
Telstra recently showcased the HTC Desire to several Technology reviewers around Australian and the consensus was that the device is one of the better rivals to the iPhone. Telstra is now offering 25 of these phones to reviewers who currently use social media tools such as Twitter, Youtube or blogs for a 2 week review […]
Read More | ShareGoogle invests $38.8 Million in 2 wind farms
Google has invested $38.8 Million in 2 wind farms in North Dakota, USA. The wind farms developed by NextEra Energy is Google’s first direct investment into utility scale renewable energy. Previously Google has invested in start-up green energy providers BrightSource Energy and eSolar which both specialise in solar power. This investment by Google can generate […]
Read More | ShareGoogle showing advertising inside Google Maps
Google has been testing for several months now sponsored based icons in Google Maps. If zoomed in close enough, participating business are able to show their logo on the maps, which is charge by a Cost per Impression basis. The CPM amount is determined more so by business type than keyword. In fact keywords may […]
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