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25 Google Search Hacks

December 4, 2016 by gisuser

25 Google Search Hacks to Make Life Easier – With this cheat sheet you will receive daily updates in your email for free, courtesy of Make Tech Easier. [Read more…] about 25 Google Search Hacks

New Google Tool Tests Your Website Performance – from mobile to desktop

June 6, 2016 by gisuser

This from Google … “we’re introducing an easy way to measure your site’s performance across devices—from mobile to desktop—and give you a list of specific fixes that can help your business connect more quickly with people online.”

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The Google I/O Developer Event livestream, May 18, 9 AM PDT #IO16

May 17, 2016 by gisuser

Didn’t make it to I/O again this year? Well, you can watch it right here on Wed, May 18 (see below) or put a widget right on your own website or blog! Enjoy – don’t forget the hashtag is #IO16 – See more about Google I/O at https://events.google.com/io2016/

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Press Release and Google!

September 30, 2015 by gisuser

Some interesting stuff regarding Google’s handling and indexing of PR releases – and I know that if your business is Geotech that you send your press releases to GISuser.com! This from CyberAlert… Those questioning the value of press releases may wish to consider a recent, small and little-noticed change in Google’s search algorithm. The change, first reported by Reuters, allows press releases to outrank media articles reporting the news. Google increased the number of sources permitted the “In the news,” a section within general search results. Only links from bona fide news sites appeared in the section previously.

Google i/o Live May 28-29 livestream

May 28, 2015 by gisuser

Yes indeed, time for another Google i/o Live – you can catch all the details HERE or watch it live on youtube or right here.. enjoy! Recall, Google I/O is two days of inspirational talks, hands-on learning, and a chance to hear more about Google’s latest developer products.

Google Maps Adds Pac Man!

March 31, 2015 by gisuser

Yep, I said Pac Man! Here’s a little kickback to the 1980s as Google has added the ability for users to play a little Pac Man via the Google Maps service. Simply visit maps.google.com and click on the little PacMan box found in the lower left corner – PacMan is also available to users of Google Maps on Mobile – have fun!

Google Dev Video – Women Techmakers

December 29, 2014 by gisuser

This via the Google Developers Youtube… Coder and activist Jennifer Pahlka believes that apps, built quickly and cheaply, are a powerful new way to connect citizens to their governments. Google’s Steph Hannon chats about the future of Code for America and how to get involved.

Women Techmakers presents Jennifer Pahlka interviewed by Steph Hannon

Google’s New Video Series for iOS Developers – Route 85

December 13, 2014 by gisuser

Route 85 is coming to the Google Developers Youtube Channel – +Todd Kerpelman is working on a series of videos for iOS developers. Bet you never would have thought this would come out of the GooglePlex!

Hello Google Nexus 6 – Running Android 5.0 Lollipop

October 15, 2014 by gisuser

The following comes from Motorola: With Nexus 6, we’ve worked with Google to bring you a bigger phone with more everything. More screen. More speed. More power. And, it’s the best Android experience ever with: