How Google works

Date Stamp:
17 July 2007

The title of this post oversells the post itself…

Some people don’t seem to “get” why Google has been buying/creating all sorts of online applications. Particularly when it is not immediately obvious how their earning strategy (ads) fits in.

Here’s the answer. Google can use these applications to extend the value of their ads to the business and consumer. Take this post on the Official Google Australia Blog. A business can now buy a sponsored link on Google Maps.

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