Posted by Alex Gawley, Director of Product Management With the proliferation of mobile phones and greater access to technology, it should be easy to get things done quickly and effortlessly. That’s why with tools like Gmail, Inbox, Calendar and Docs,Read more…
Grab a front row seat at the AdWords livestream on Tuesday, May 5th
The annual AdWords livestream is just around the corner. On Tuesday, May 5th at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET, we’ll be sharing new mobile ad innovations that we’ve been building. Check out the video below for a sneak peak withRead more…
Through the Google lens: Search trends April 24-30
This week was a sobering one on search and worldwide, as people looked for news out of Nepal and read up on the demonstrations in Baltimore. But as we welcome the month of May, searchers are also gearing up forRead more…
Faster and lighter mobile web pages for Indonesia
We believe everyone should have fast and easy access to information online. However, many people still have slow and costly mobile connections. To speed up the experience of our users on slow connections, we recently launched streamlined search results. However,Read more…
Protect your Google Account with Password Alert
Would you enter your email address and password on this page? This looks like a fairly standard login page, but it’s not. It’s what we call a “phishing” page, a site run by people looking to receive and steal yourRead more…
Helping small businesses reach new customers with Google Shopping
When it comes to attracting customers, small businesses know that showcasing their products online can help them get in front of more people — even when their physical store doors are closed. In fact, one-third of small business owners saidRead more…
#MobileMadness: a campaign to help you go mobile-friendly
Millions of people tuned in this past March to #MobileMadness, a global campaign to help prepare webmasters for the mobile search ranking change that went live last week. The monthlong highlights included presentations, a Q&A session, office hours, polls, tipsRead more…
Through the Google lens: Search trends April 17-23
Everyone wants to know what D.J. Tanner and Target are up to. Read on for all the search scoop from this week: The earth in focusWednesday marked the 45th annual Earth Day celebration. People came to search to get moreRead more…
Google Keep: Take notes on the go
At the grocery store, juggling your shopping list with a gallon of milk, a basket of food, and your phone usually ends up with a “Spill in aisle 4.” Starting today, you can leave your phone in your pocket andRead more…
Say hi to Fi: A new way to say hello
In today’s mobile world, fast and reliable connectivity is almost second nature. But even in places like the U.S., where mobile connections are nearly ubiquitous, there are still times when you turn to your phone for that split-second answer andRead more…