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chound
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Where does Google get its money from?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the sources of revenue for Google, exploring various aspects such as advertising, stock investments, and other services. Participants delve into the implications of Google's business model and its financial success, touching on both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- Some participants assert that Google primarily generates revenue from advertising, claiming it constitutes about 90% of their income.
- Others highlight the role of stock investors in providing capital to Google, questioning the motivations behind investing in its stock.
- A participant mentions Google's diversification and strategic moves post-IPO as factors contributing to its financial growth.
- There are references to Google's services for businesses and software development, although the exact contribution of these to revenue is uncertain.
- Some comments suggest a critical view of Google's advertising practices, particularly regarding the "I'm feeling lucky" feature, raising questions about its randomness and principles.
- Participants share anecdotal experiences related to Google's advertising effectiveness in finding products and services.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that advertising is a significant source of revenue for Google, but there is no consensus on the extent of its impact or the implications of their business practices. Multiple competing views remain regarding the motivations for investing in Google's stock and the effectiveness of its advertising strategies.
Contextual Notes
Some claims about the percentage of revenue from advertising and the nature of stock investments are not substantiated with specific data, leaving room for interpretation and further exploration.
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gravenewworld
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stock investors
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chound
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Why would anyone want to invest in Google's stock?gravenewworld said:
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Evo
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Advertising.chound said:
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gravenewworld
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less than 3 months after its IPO, which was $85, google's stock went up to $187 dollars per share . . Google is worth BILLIONS of dollars.
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chound said:
Google gets 90% of their revenue from advertising, but most of their capital from investors. a lot of people were skeptical of Google when they turned IPO, but they've started to diversify and keep making good moves.
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TheStatutoryApe
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http://www.google.com/intl/en/about.html
I'm not sure how much of their money comes from it but they provide services for businesses and what not. I think they also create certain sorts of software for things like search engines that they sell too.
I'm not sure how much of their money comes from it but they provide services for businesses and what not. I think they also create certain sorts of software for things like search engines that they sell too.
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pattylou
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From people who so appreciate the "I'm feeling lucky" hit that comes up when they google "failure" that they send them buckets and buckets of cash.chound said:
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edward
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Evo said:
Thats for sure.
For instance, Google radiators and the top of the page will have web sites for companies selling car radiators. These companies pay google to put their links there. Almost any product you can think of can be found on google.
I was trying to google up some sources for parts for my old truck last week and was pleasantly surprised.
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Pengwuino
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pattylou said:
Yah... google does receive a lot of money from the lowest common denominator.
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pattylou
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Isn't the lowest common denominator the one that basically appeals to everyone at some level?
So... 'fess up.
So... 'fess up.
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hypermorphism
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Google Earth is a brilliant move. I saw CNN using it as a dynamic map the other day.
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Norman
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And now google has teamed with NASA:
http://www.google.com/press/pressrel/google_nasa.html
http://www.google.com/press/pressrel/google_nasa.html
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Pengwuino
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pattylou said:
Its the one with only the most basic knowledge among the species
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pattylou
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Look, I realize I'm being dense, but are you saying you don't have the most basic knowledge?- #16
Pengwuino
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pattylou said:
Sure don't
Its like learning math. You become so emersed in complicated math that you end up forgetting how to divide correctly! Or are totally stumped with projectile motion after learning how to solve Schrodenger equations (sp?).
My friend had that happen to him. He's upper division physics major and he just had no idea how to do this basic first semester introductory physics course kinematics problem.
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loseyourname
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pattylou said:
Aren't they violating their principles by doing that? A site isn't random if the same site comes up every time.
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loseyourname said:
I don't think randomness has anything to do with it. The I'm feeling lucky button just brings you directly to the first page that comes up for your search. At least that was my understanding of it.