Tag: "Google"
Google I/O conference Day 1 San Francisco
Recap from Google I/O conference Day 1 – San Francisco What does I/O mean? mainly known for the input/output function, but Google is redefining it as innovation/openness. HTML5 is seen as the future of web development and applications, even mobile applications – allowing speed and less bandwidth consumption. Google co-founder and CEO Sergey Brin admits […]
Read More | ShareGoogle to fight FTC if AdMob deal blocked
Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said his company is prepared to fight the U.S. government if the FTC blocks their acquisition of mobile advertising company AdMob. A decision is expected in a few weeks from the FTC. Google purchase Admob in November 2009 for US$750 million. Apple was also throwing up and offer but Google […]
Read More | ShareSearch Engine rankings – April
As Australian search engine data is not as freely available we look at the US market data courtesy of Neilson company. In April 9.72 billion online searches we run. Google had 65.7% market share at 6.4 billion searches. Yahoo had 13.4% market share at 1.3 billion searches. Microsoft’s Bing had 12.2% market share at 1.2 […]
Read More | ShareQuarterly Australian internet stats
Google has remained as the top online property attracting Australian internet users. Microsoft / Ninemsn has taken out second place attracting approximately 4.5 Million unique visitors around Australia. Facebook and Youtube are also attracting a very high reach of Australian’s internet population. Local Australian online media publications such as Yahoo7, News Digital Media, Fairfax are […]
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 | 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 | 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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