If we know one thing about Google, it’s that they love to change things up. But what big changes does Google have in store for us in 2014?
Shared Endorsements – A Spark Of Thought…
OK… so after logging on to my computer fairly late on a Friday night (beer included) I was greeted with the above message from our dearest Google (No I didn’t search for this explicitly but it helps the theme of the post…). The most prominent thing that caught my attention …
In the Race to the Bottom, there are no Winners
When it comes to making a purchase many look for the lowest price they can find. It goes without saying that you want the best deal you can get, regardless of what you are buying. But the best deal doesn’t always mean the lowest price. And at what stage does …
Google Top Charts
Google has launched a new Trends tool called Top Charts. Top Charts shows the most popular searches in over 40 categories including actors, sports stars, animals, authors and cars. The data goes all the way back to 2004, showing you who was the most popular DJ or what the most …
Google’s Plans For The Near Future
Yesterday Matt Cutts, the man in charge of search spam at Google, outlined what to expect from Google in the next few months from the perspective of an SEO or webmaster. He was responding to the question, “What should we expect in the next few months in terms of SEO for Google?” …
Time & Google ‘Timelapse’ Collaboration
Time Inc have created a timelapse site in collaboration with Google. It shows how global landscapes have changed in the last 30 years. You can view some of Earths most well known locations, such as Dubai, Las Vegas and the Amazon and how they have developed since the early 80’s. …
Is FB A Closing Book?
Facebook is the worlds biggest social network by some way. It’s bigger than MySpace ever was, but it could be heading in a similar direction according to recent figures. SocialBakers, an independent analysis firm, has released figures that indicate a 4% drop in US visitors to the site in the last month: a 6 …
You are What you Tweet
This week has seen Britains first youth commissioner step down from her post after being thrown into the spotlight, over remarks she made 2 years before her post. Paris Brown has sparked media attention for her “homophobic and racist” remarks made on social networking site Twitter. Some of these remarks …
April Fools From The Web
Yesterday was April Fools Day and there was no shortage of pranks & gags going on. The web was no exception and some of the biggest companies got involved in the age old tradition. Some were good, others not so great. The internet is a great place to place an …
How Much is Too Much?
Lots of people access Facebook and other social media platforms through their smartphone. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s convenient. Carrying your social media everywhere you go is great if you have a few minute to kill or you need to contact someone. A recent study has revealed some very …