Supporting organizations taking climate actionExtreme heat is a problem we can’t tackle alone. Google.org is supporting nonprofit projects that identify which communities are most affected by extreme heat and where there are opportunities to help.Last year, we announced a $30 million Google.org Impact Challenge — an open call for nonprofits to submit big ideas for…
Since the days of the dot-com boom, online retail has gradually come to represent a significant portion of the global marketplace. By 2024, ecommerce will comprise nearly 22% of global retail sales. But digital commerce encompasses so much more than the simple click of a button or researching a product online before making a purchase at…
In December 2022, TAG discovered a complete exploit chain consisting of multiple 0-days and n-days targeting the latest version of Samsung Internet Browser. The exploits were delivered in one-time links sent via SMS to devices located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The link directed users to a landing page identical to the one TAG examined…
There are two main ways to create an online store: use an ecommerce website builder or hire a web development company. The method you choose has a huge impact on how much your online store will cost. Ecommerce website builders typically are the least expensive way to build an online store. Using free, open-source platforms are attractive, but you end…
When it comes to designing products and creating policies, one of our top priorities is to ensure the safety of kids and teens around the world. That’s why we’ve long blocked ads targeting and personalization for young kids. We’ve also filtered mature ad categories such as sexually explicit content and ads for gambling, alcohol and…
You’re working hard to market your company. You’re writing your product descriptions, optimizing your images, and mastering most of the other elements of effective search engine optimization (SEO). Still, if you’re like many business owners, one aspect of ecommerce SEO could be giving you trouble: meta descriptions. This guide covers what meta descriptions are, and…
We know how important it is for you to learn more about the ads you see online. More than 30 million people interact with Google’s ads transparency and control menus every day. That’s why over the past five years, we’ve invested in delivering better ways for you to learn more about the ads you see…
If you run an eCommerce business, what matters most to you? Sales and conversions? Quality products? Great customer experience and service? Of course, with global eCommerce sales totaling around $5.2 trillion in 2021 and expected to reach $8.1 trillion by 2026, the correct answer is likely all of them. You want to be sure that…
Tone matters. If you’ve ever been told to “watch your tone,” you already understand why: Volume, inflection, and facial expressions contain just as much information as a sentence’s literal content. Businesses convey tone through writing, and writing tone is a powerful marketing tool. Defining tone for your brand can help you build a connection with…
This week, we will join governments, civil society and businesses at the White House’s Summit for Democracy. Technology has been an incredible enabler of democracy worldwide. Google products like Search, YouTube and Android help billions of people around the world access information, connect, and express themselves. Whether it’s helping people find important election information, giving…