Speech Recognition in YouTube Lets You Search for Spoken Content
Google has added speech recognition capability in YouTube videos that enables you to search for text spoken in these videos.
Google is a name synonymous with search but it a much wider term now that includes social networking, blogs, photo sharing, video sharing, email and more.
Know When Your Website Gets Banned or Penalized in Google
This tip will help know whether your website or blog has been penalized in Google or completely banned from their index.
Template: Request Reconsideration To Remove Google Penalty
Want to file a reconsideration request with Google? Few weeks ago, my site almost disappeared from Google after a penalty. The search rankings of all pages dropped way down in Google search results though the site was not entirely banned in Google.
Microsoft Direct Network Effect vs Google Indirect Effect
Microsoft Direct Network Effect: Microsoft attracted consumers and software developers to use its technology, the software that controls the basic operations of a personal computer.
DMCA Complaints appear in Google Search Results
Google will remove web pages from their search results for which they have received a DMCA complaint from the original owners alleging copyright infringement.
Access Google Services from the Firefox Sidebar
Put your favorite Google services like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Reader, Google News, etc. in the Firefox Sidebar and interact with them from any website.
Marissa Mayer Keynote on How Google Works
This is a video recording of Marissa Mayer keynote that she recently delivered at the Google I/O Developers Conference on Google Search.
Google Search Inspired by Unix Command Shell
Goosh is brilliant. You can execute Google search commands in the browser just like using the Unix shell and the results get displayed inline.
Screenshot: Google AdSense Ads in Image Search Results
Google AdSense ads will make an appearance in Google Image search very soon. This is not a clear screen capture but should give you an idea about how well Google has managed to blend advertising in image search results.
Shared IP Error While Opening the Google Home page
Google Error: This IP is being shared among many domains. To view the domain you are looking for, simply enter the domain name in the location bar of your web browser.
Open Your Favorite Websites Directly from Windows Vista Start Menu
The Instant Search feature in Windows Vista start menu offers two choices – Search Everywhere (for finding files on your desktop) and Search the Internet (for web search). We will add I am Feeling Lucky button from Google to Vista Start Menu as well.
Learning to Use Boolean Search Operators in Google
Web search engines like Google support boolean logical operators (AND, NOT, OR) in search queries to help you filter and improve results.
Google Movies in India: Find Films Playing in your City & Showtimes
The next time you plan a movie trip with friends and family, do consult Google India Movies – it’s a search feature that helps you find movies playing in your local theatres and the show timings.
"Don’t Be Evil" – The Man Who Coined This Phrase at Google
Paul Buchheit coing the phrase Don’t be Evil which expresses to the world how Google intends to conduct business.
How To Significantly Increase Your Revenue from AdSense Referrals
In the last three months, our income from AdSense Referrals has nearly tripled (see graph). Want to know the secret recipe ?
Google India Brings Voice Search to Hyderabad
You can call Google on a toll free number to search movies, restaurants or nearest shopping malls from your phone. Currently available in Hyderabad India.
Key Learnings from the Q&A Session with Google Webmaster Team
Some key suggestions from the official Webmaster team at Google to improve your site rankings in Google.
Live Q&A With Google Webmaster Team – Summary
This is Part II of Google Webmaster Chat. You may also want to read Part I.
Google 404 Error Pages
Since 404 errors – that say Page Not Found – are like Greek to most people, Google is taking a more user friendly approach and they now try to guess the page you are looking for.
Prevent OpenDNS From Redirecting Google Searches – Fix for Firefox & IE Address Bar
How to disable OpenDNS from redirecting Google searches in Firefox or Internet Explorer Address Bar without removing OpenDNS from the computer.