As Google TV launches this month, it got us thinking about the other fantastic free Google tools we use every day. Here are our favourite 10...
1.
Google Analytics
For detailed information about your website, including
the number of visits and where they have come from.
2.
Google Insights for Search
Brilliant site that shows you how many times any word or phrase has been entered into Google search in the past 6 years. You can compare searches made between regions, categories and time frames and check how you rank against your competitors. See how the spikes in searches reflect when people are looking for your or service, and use this valuable information to target them at the right time of year.
3.
Google Alerts
News updates delivered directly to your inbox. Choose any topic or brand name as your key word and everytime it’s mentioned on the internet you will receive details in an email with a link to the page.
4.
Google Blog Search
Follows the same principle as Google Search, but instead of checking websites it searches through online blogs to find your search topic. Not only
English blogs, but also those in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Swedish, Malay, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Tagalog, Turkish, Vietnamese as well!
6.
Google Maps
Your sure to have used this great web mapping tool, which now includes cycle routes and a new Street View tool which allows you to see photographs taken across
7.
Google News
Compiles headlines from over 4,500 news sources across the world. Pick a topic and it suggests stories that will be of interest. Just click the link to read the full story.
8.
Google Images
Great tool for finding images online. Just tap in your key word in search and click the Google images button. Useful to see what someone looks like before a new business meeting!
9.
Google Calendar
Simple online calendar that lets you share your events with others. Colleagues, friends and family can also access your calendar to see when you are free. You can set yourself reminders and access it via your smart phone.
10.
Picassa
Google’s photo editing tool allows you to edit photographs and store them online for free.