Google Introduces Live Tweets in Search Results
This is big news. Google and Twitter came to an agreement this week to include up to date tweets within mobile search results. This means if you search for Peyton Manning, you will see tweets about him in the search results. It also works with #hashtags, which can be very useful. The tweets are in […]
When Did You Last Visit?
Here’s something interesting I noticed yesterday: This isn’t appearing on every search, but here and there Google is telling me how many times I’ve visited a site and when the last visit was. They are leaning more heavily all the time on personalized search results, is this the next step? Here’s something else to think […]
Display Advertising: $50 Billion by 2015?
Less than a year ago Google predicted the future of Display Ads online. They made 7 specific predictions about it’s growth and potential in a IAB MIXX keynote address. What is Display Advertising? In the spirit of engaging ads, I’ve included Google’s short intro video to do the talking: Watching this market continue to grow […]
Firefox to Chrome- Officially Time to Switch
Although I use Safari on my Mac Book Air, I’ve been a loyal Firefox user on my PC laptop. I’ve looked at switching to Chrome for over a year, but the Firefox extensions that I love have kept me hooked. Well, that has changed with my favorite Firefox plug in, Firebug, losing it’s lead programmer. […]
Google Got Beat Up in High School
Let’s get one thing straight…Google is filled largely with engineering dorks. Recently I saw this video by Google as they try really hard to make dorky things look pretty cool. At the end of the day- they are really a funny sort. Watch through the video and let me know the dorkiest and most socially […]
Microsoft Purchases Skype: Benjamin Linus Rears His Ugly Head
Less than a week ago, I summarized a rumor going around the tech industry that Facebook and Google were courting Skype. Like Jack and Sawyer going after Kate. Well, as is too often the case, Benjamin Linus has outsmarted them both, and Microsoft has come in with $8.5 Billion to purchase the company. Sooooo, as […]
Skype, Facebook & Google Love Triangle- Feeling a Little Lost?
First Off… I started watching the Lost tv series. I know, I’m probably the last person in America that hasn’t, until now, even seen one episode. Well, I now know what all the buzz was about. I’m addicted. I’m through the 5th episode of season 4- and I’m loving it. I’m still a little confused […]
Organize World’s Info: Google Reading Level
Google’s Reading Level Indicator In December Google launched a Reading Level option in the advanced search feature. Recently, they integrated the new feature into the SERPs sidebar- making it easily accessible. What is the Reading Level feature? A brief video tour shows you how the feature works, including the option in the sidebar, reading level […]
Google’s New Team: Go Voltron Force!
Google’s new CEO Larry Page announced his new Senior Management Team last week in an effort to combine forces of key service components to form one unstoppable techno-hero like the Voltron cartoon from our childhood. Comprised of 6 Senior Vice Presidents- each representing an area of business. Several of these members are no surprise for […]
Google Goes Gaga
Recently Google launched this video illustrating the rise of Lady Gaga before they interviewed her onstage. Two potential points. First, it shows that Google is starting to put out, quite frankly, pretty cool stuff (see Google’s 2010 Zeitgeist, becoming visual and their fashion site) to improve their image. Second, Google is getting in the music […]
Google and Gov. Jobs Tops for Young People?
WSJ.com recently ran a report about research conducted by Universum regarding where young people want to work. Over 10,000 young college graduates, in the work force for under 8 years, were asked to pick their top 5 dream employers from a list of 150 potential companies. Almost 1 in 4 want to work for Google. […]
Yahoo Search Direct Vs Google Instant
Yahoo’s new expanded Search Direct (changed from Search Assist) includes more than just sports and news. It’s trying to compete more with Google Instant in features and scope. We compare both. Take a look and let me know what you think. I’m including Yahoo’s introduction to the feature, so you can see the glossy overview.