Google A Bit of History
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Google: A Brief History
When you hear "Google," you might wonder what it means. It's a clever play on "googol," which represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. This name, loved or loathed for its mathematical roots, has become synonymous with internet searching.
The Beginning
Larry Page and Sergey Brin co-founded Google in January 1996, initially calling it BackRub. Both were classic computer enthusiasts in their early twenties. Sergey, originally from Moscow, was a University of Michigan graduate visiting Stanford, where Larry welcomed him. Their friendship blossomed, laying the foundation for something big.
The name "BackRub" referred to a method for assessing search engine rankings, specifically analyzing backlinks to a site. Though it gained traction among insiders, it took time to reach its full potential.
The Leap in 1998
Like any startup, Larry and Sergey needed significant funding. Yahoo showed interest but initially declined. Surprisingly, Sun Microsystems co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim stepped in with a $100,000 check to Google, Inc. This accidental naming led to the rebranding of BackRub to Google.
In September 1998, Google established its first office in Menlo Park, California. The rest, as they say, is history.
Today, Google is headquartered in Mountain View, California. While they prefer email communication, you can call (650) 623-4000 for assistance. If you have issues with Adwords, a quick credit card charge refusal usually gets you prompt attention!
The company went public in 2004, trading under the symbol [GOOG] with shares valued around $250 each. Larry and Sergey are now incredibly wealthy, and one can assume Andy Bechtolsheim isn't doing too bad either.
Current Challenges and the Future
Recently, Google has faced criticism. PageRank, once pivotal, has become less significant for search result rankings. At this time, PageRank hasn't functioned for a few days, signaling upcoming changes or adjustments.
Competition is intensifying. Lawsuits, particularly around patents, frequently target Google. MSN and Yahoo are stepping up their game, and Google's reliance on AOL as a traffic source is concerning due to AOL's declining market share. Gmail faces patent challenges and privacy concerns. Although the situation isn't as optimistic as it once was, it's far from dire.
Predicting Google's future is tricky. While it might one day become just another search engine, I believe it's more likely to evolve alongside the Internet, continually adapting to the next big thing. Perhaps Google will innovate with Grub or Nutch, but only time will tell.
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