Google Services scrutinised - Part 2
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Let us continue our review of all Google services. This second part reserve a few surprises unknown to the general public, rather nice…. It is far, far from traditional research.
# 15 - Hello
Hello is a software to be used in conjunction with Picasa. It therefore very easily share pictures with friends, like a file sharing MSN.
The application works as follows:
- Select the photos you want to share (via Picasa or Windows Explorer);
- Invite your friends;
- Discuss with them;
Although available in English only, the program does not require an extraordinary level.
To discover!
# 16 - Orkut
The name can you say can be nothing but it is actually the service meet Google. It therefore falls in the kind of service-oriented social relations that you can share your videos, your photos and passions with friends and family. But it is also a showcase to get acquainted with people sharing similar interests, to professional meetings or even find the soul (Meetic the sauce Google).
Please note that this service was bought by Google a few years ago but now s'intégre in the nebula Google.
# 17 - Google Analytics
Analytics is one of those services that any webmaster should possess. It can generate comprehensive statistics on your websites, very precise and very advanced.
Keywords most used, the most views, many visitors, geographic display, and so on. which means that the list is long. There is a danger, indeed, an interface and ergonomic little, but do not worry because once again everything is perfectly clear and readable.
The installation of the service requires the prior insertion of a code in your header or can be done very easily via a WordPress plugin for your blog.
# 18 - Google Adsense
Adsense is the advertising system introduced by Google. So when you click on advertisements Adsense, you generate an income for the webmaster. So, why do not you do the same on your site?
The system is very simple to implement because you just insert a piece of code that Google will automatically depending on choices you have made in advance, all via an assistant to everyone.
# 19 - Google Adwords
Adwords is a service provided to advertisers of commercial links that appear when someone will conduct a search.
The system provides a cost pricing-per-click (CPC) which means that you pay only when users click on your ad.
Adsense Adwords and are therefore very closely linked.
# 20 - Google Webmaster Central (Google Sitemaps)
This service is the central pillar of the management of your websites. Any self-respecting webmaster necessarily know this resource center!
Indeed, this is where you can send your particular sitemap (site plan) to Google, which allows a better referencing your site. Again, a WordPress plugin exists for the occasion or automatic generators are available on the net.
There is also a wizard of the site to determine if Google is currently indexing your site, a blog Google (in English) for webmasters and a panel discussion on the subject (via Google Groups).
Go to Google Webmaster Central
# 21 - Google Apps
Looking for your organization tools of communication and collaboration powerful and simple which do not include the costs and difficulties of traditional solutions? So Google Apps is for you.
Simply put, Google Apps includes all the applications Google (Gmail, Gtalk, Docs, etc..) Under a personal domain name.
Thus, your home is the first place consult your users to search the Web and to access their box reception, their agenda and essential information. Currently Google allow users to share files and collaborate in real time.
Accommodation is provided by Google, you do not have to worry about downloading or installing hardware or software. The configuration and maintenance remain minimal. Your system will soon be in place, even if you have no technical resource.
Please note that the offer comes in 3 versions:
- Standard;
- First (pay);
- Education (ideal for universities and schools in general);
# 22 - Google co-op
Personalized Search Google is a platform which allows you to customize searches Web surfers, both on Google and on your own site. This program offers the opportunity to create a custom search engine that Do you thereafter integrated easily on your blog or website. Again, you will have the opportunity to generate income through Adsense.
The engines offer several customized graphical themes including a javascript that takes up very little space, which is very pro. To test!
# 23 - Google page creator
Here is a very basic but effective in creating web pages. Here you select your theme graphic, you insert your data and you put online. Useful for a personal website but nothing more.
To see the look…
# 24 - Google Directory
At the root of the Internet, there was what one appellait directories which ranked sites according to a hierarchy very precise. The site additions were also controlled by humans. Now, search engines generate nearly all traffic but directories are still persist as a guarantee of quality.
# 25 - Google Code
Google Code is the point of commencement ideal to start an open-source project.
Indeed, it allows you to host your free project while giving you the tools necessary to start and many tutorials.
Moreover, everything is done so you can communicate with other developers (on a similar project, for example) via forums and other wikis.
# 26 - Google search code
No need to say long, it is neither more nor less than a search engine specializes in finding the source code public.
# 27 - Google pack
The Google Pack includes all the flagship applications of Google and many other downright essential.
These include:
- Mozilla Firefox with the Google Toolbar;
- Google Earth;
- Star Office;
- Skype;
- Adobe Reader;
- Notorn Security Scan;
- Picasa;


























August 22, 2008 at 10:40
Hello,
It's funny that I work a lot with Google, I never imagined that there were not as many service… Google is decidedly everywhere! Soon we will build houses Google!
August 23, 2008 at 9:19