Google Is Much More Than A Search Engine
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Google: More Than Just a Search Engine
Overview
While Google is widely known as the leading search engine and a powerhouse in online advertising, many users might be unaware of the vast array of services Google offers beyond these realms. These services aim to revolutionize how we access and categorize information, driven by Google's objective to diversify its revenue streams and reduce reliance on advertising.
Froogle’s Journey
Launched in December 2002, Froogle is Google's product search and comparison tool. It was designed to tap into the thriving online shopping market dominated by platforms like eBay and Amazon. Unlike these platforms, Froogle lists products for free without an integrated purchase feature. Users search for products and are directed to sites where they can make purchases.
Froogle populates its database in two ways: merchants can electronically submit product information, or Google’s spidering software can identify product pages across the web. Google's vision for Froogle includes becoming a go-to product search tool with monetization through embedded ads, paid listings, and potentially direct sales.
Despite being launched over three years ago, Froogle remains in its "beta" phase, indicating Google's ongoing refinement. The addition of local shopping information suggests a pivot towards transforming Froogle into an online yellow pages.
Google Local: Mapping the Future
Local search is anticipated to surge in popularity. For instance, typing "digital camera in MyTown" into Google Local not only provides a map but also lists nearby stores, showing their locations.
Google Local surpasses traditional yellow pages by indexing all stores, not just advertisers. This feature provides a powerful map displaying store links along with street maps of even remote areas, offering users a comprehensive view without cumbersome navigation.
Moreover, Google has integrated satellite imagery. Users can seamlessly switch between map, satellite, or hybrid views, enhancing the utility and visual appeal.
Google Video: Sharing Your Vision
Introduced in 2005, Google Video offers video producers a platform to showcase their work. As Google states, whether you produce numerous titles annually or just a few, you can gain visibility by promoting them on Google for free. This initiative hints at future revenue possibilities from video-related services.
Google aims to establish a vast library of both amateur and professional videos for potential monetization via pay-per-view. This direction aligns with Google's alliance with AOL to promote its video library.
As John Battelle noted, this evolution could foster an independent video distribution network, challenging traditional cable and studio models. Jon Udell also highlights Google's ambition to extend the interconnectedness seen in blogs to the audio-visual domain?"a realm historically resistant to linking and discourse.
The shift to Flash player technology further reflects this aim. Although encoding options are currently limited, Flash allows for better integration of interactive web features, such as hot links and scripting, enhancing both user interaction and advertising potential.
In essence, Google's ventures reveal a broader ambition: to redefine information access and monetize innovative digital spaces. As it continues to evolve, Google seeks to reshape the digital landscape far beyond its origins as a search engine.
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