Recall the time before 15 years when Google had step-in cyber world and till now it has touched many lives than any other private companies. If I am not mistaken then Google now has become a technology powerhouse. Millions of people around the world take help of Google as a search engine to find their desired product, service, or any stuff. Whether it is Gmail, Blogger, android OS, or YouTube Google has developed its services in every corner. In this article, we will reveal about the history of Google’s major development and achievement so let us start with Google’s formation.
How Google formed:
If we look at history of Google, In September 1997, Google.com was introduced as a domain; the word Google has derived from “googol” that represents mathematical term for the number starting with “1” followed by 100 zeros. Larry Page and Sergey Brin have filed for Google incorporation in California with a mission to provide never-ending information on the web in 1997.
Google’s Development Journey: Google’s Development journey can be divided into different segments like mobile technology, news, media innovation, languages, search result, browsers, etc. Below are some historical developments that changed web world and its vision.
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Language Support:
In May 2000, Google has announced first 10 languages for its search including German, French, Finnish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, and Danish. Currently Google search is accessible in 150+ languages. Google Translate was set up in 2006 that currently offers translation service in more than 70 languages.
For better Search:
Keyword research is the foundation of any search engine and for providing better keyword search, in the year of 2000 Google had released Google Adwords in 30 languages designed for search engine keyword targeting. In December 2000, Google also brought in a plug-in called “Google Toolbar” that facilitates users to search without browsing Google homepage. It is sensible that users frequently wants to search for ongoing trend in search engine so with this concept Google Trend was launched in 2006 that shows popular search trends across the world. Google Instant makes it possible to show predictable keyword searches when you type in Google search.
Images and Media:
Image plays a big role in Google search engine; sometimes images help user to find the target result. In July 2001, Google launched Google images, which become an essential visiting platform for users to search images across the world by keyword input. In 2006, Google bobbed up with YouTube a video platform to upload and share videos that maximizes its viewer’s strength in current time.
News and Books:
Currently media are everywhere and to be a part of this media revolution, in September 2002, Google news was launched with 4000 news sources, which is now settled at 50000+ news sources that spread in 70 regional editions. On the other hand, Google concept is based on information and without information, Google is nothing to fulfill this demand. In December 2003, Google brings a sea of information in the shape of Google books that extract page image that reflects in search results. Until date, Google with partnership with libraries carries more than 20 million books. In July 2003, Google acquired Picasa that displays online images.
New Shopping Destination:
If a search engine giant like Google offers amazing experience of Online shopping then it makes a big difference. In December 2002, Google commenced “Froogle” for online shoppers that become a shopping destination in 2012 with name “Google Shopping”.
Great Marketing Scope:
For a successful business, marketing is essential and for online marketing, Google AdSense is the best option. In March 2003, Google blessed with Google AdSense, in current time, which becomes an advertising campaign for enterprise to publish their ads on Google pages. Google Wallet made easy online payment service for online shoppers and provides simple checkout experience to users.
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Most popular Email Platform:
In April 2004, with the introduction of Gmail, people welcomed it as the best communication channel. Then Gmail went through many updates that made it more user-friendly.
Measure Marketing efforts:
How is your business doing in online marketing campaign is worth considering and to cope up with this requirement, in November 2005, Google came up with Google Analytics, which proves blessing for SEO industry. With Google Analytics, you can measure marketing campaign and impact of a website. How your company is performing in the context of social media and marketing campaign can be accessed with Google Analytics.
Find direction with Google Maps:
Wherever you go if you take help of Google maps then you could not be lost anyhow. In February 2005, Google Maps was presented with further added satellite views and directions. From 2009 to 2011, Google came up with GPS navigation with 3D views, added directions, and street views in Google maps.
Messaging & Social Media:
In 2005, Google release a single communication system called Google Talk, which was renamed as Hangouts uses for instant message, or talk. In 2012, Hangouts become worldwide available to connect directly with people across the world. Google+ is also a social media platform like Facebook, Twitter. In 2011, Google Plus, Google plus page, Google plus photo project were launched for interactive user communication.
Play Store Developed:
During the last year, Google added a new feather in its crown called Google Play, which raised a new trend in mobile technology that is fully loaded with apps, games, tools etc. In 2012, Android market becomes Google Play- the finest platform Google Play that offers apps, books, movies etc. was introduced in March 2012. It is an open source platform where developers have freedom to put their apps for users that is available in free as well paid version.
Browser and Broadband Technology:
Google made its own browser that is beaten its rivals like Firefox, IE, and Safari and become the one of the most successful browsers across the world. In 2008, Google came up with the download version of Google Chrome that is currently used by 750 million users. Google Fiber provides ultra high-speed internet access with 100 times faster than normal internet connection.
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Mobile Technology:
Mobile users can easily access Google search with this intention Google mobile app also was brought in for mobile users. In 2005, Google launched the Google mobile web search, Gmail for mobile. AdSense was also developed for mobile users. Google also announced Android OS in the open handset alliance. With the rise of android gingerbread, Ice-cream sandwich platforms were launched for mobile and tablets called Android 4.0 to make android more powerful and spontaneous. Google was again welcomed with Nexus 7 tablets in June 2012 that integrated most of the Google apps in a single platform.
Establish Cloud Computing and Glass innovation:
Cloud computing is a blessing and alternate option of storing device. In 2012, Google Drive was bobbed up that can store, create, and share video, files, photo, docs, and PDFs. Google’s Project Glass was also came in the limelight that was welcomed by techno users that can store and take the image, check mail, receive news, shoot video, record the event, share stuff online, street directions, and translate your voice.
Other Developments:
There were other initiatives in the context of technology that Google took over a period. Google brought up acquisition of Google Finance, Google Calendar, Google TV, acquisition of Zagat and Wage, Motorola mobility, Google Art project, etc.
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Some Speech about Google:
According to Dan Olds, an analyst with The Gabriel Technology Company, Google is one of the power companies in the context of technology across the world and is worldwide welcomed.
According to Rob Enderle, an analyst with the Enderle Group, if you count Microsoft, IBM against Google, it is sure that the extension of information and advertising income places Google ahead of these two companies.
From the above points, we can assume that Google is completely devoted to technology and technology expansion. Easy access, latest technology trend, rapid innovation leads Google in a progressive way than its rivals. Individuals and enterprises have started to depend on its several administrations and products like chrome, Docs, Maps etc. After so many innovative products, it is hard to say that which product is better. From search result, email service, cloud computing, social media to mobile technology, Google has proved its strength almost in every technology segment hence there is no doubt to say Google as “Technology Power House”.
Author Bio:- Derek Hitch – An Online Internet Marketing Manager writes on different subject including online security, malware at ClickSSL.com. He is also interested in making people aware by sharing technology and web-based stuff.
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