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Showing posts with label Google. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Chrome Updates by Adding Apps
I think this is a great addition that will make it easy for me to quickly access the program I need during a busy workday.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sharing Google Documents
I've been wondering whether Google Documents in Drive can be shared for editing with folk who don't have a Google account. According to a Lynda.com blog post I just located, there is a way!
Now, just copy the URL where it says "Link to share (allows editing)" and use it to share your file with your collaborators. And presto! How you like em apples?
- In your list of files on your Drive, select the check box next to the file you want to share.
- Click on the "More" menu and select Share / Share.
- In the menu window for sharing settings that opens up, look for the section that says "who has access" and click "change" located next to the option "Private - Only the people listed below can access."
- In the menu window that pops open, select the radio button next to "Anyone with the link" and on the bottom select "Can Edit" next to where it says "Access:Anyone (no sign-in required)" and click the save button.
Now, just copy the URL where it says "Link to share (allows editing)" and use it to share your file with your collaborators. And presto! How you like em apples?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
The Evolution of the Web
I was reading a blog post on Google's Official Blog about Chrome's 3rd birthday (Happy third birthday, Chrome!), when I was struck by one of the most useful infographics of all time: The Evolution of the Web.
I had no idea that HTML 4.0 had been around for two years when I first heard about it in the fall of 1998!
I had no idea that HTML 4.0 had been around for two years when I first heard about it in the fall of 1998!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Blogger Themes vs. Google Analytics
Silly me. I thought that because Blogger now includes some really poor limited Google Analytics statistics from within the Blogger dashboard, that it was therefore easier to integrate Blogger and Analytics. Tisk. Tisk.
I recently updated my blog template and a couple of days later (no surprise there!) find that my hits as recorded on Google Analytics (not the analytics within Blogger) have gone down to zero.
Checking the status for the blog(s) on Google Analytics was pointless, because GA was saying it was receiving data. Which it wasn't.
This is a typical occurrence whenever you modify the blogger HTML via the design and layout options: the Google Analytics code needs to be re-inserted into the <head> </head> tags to keep working.
Because Blogger in Draft now has an updated interface, things have moved around. More fun. In order to access the HTML edit mode in the new navigation in Blogger in Draft, do the following:
1. Log into Blogger, and navigate to your dashboard.
2. Select "Template" on the left-hand side menu.
3. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the template page, and select: "Edit Template HTML."
4. find the </head> tag, and just above it paste your Google Analytics tracking code.
Voilá.
I recently updated my blog template and a couple of days later (no surprise there!) find that my hits as recorded on Google Analytics (not the analytics within Blogger) have gone down to zero.
Checking the status for the blog(s) on Google Analytics was pointless, because GA was saying it was receiving data. Which it wasn't.
This is a typical occurrence whenever you modify the blogger HTML via the design and layout options: the Google Analytics code needs to be re-inserted into the <head> </head> tags to keep working.
Because Blogger in Draft now has an updated interface, things have moved around. More fun. In order to access the HTML edit mode in the new navigation in Blogger in Draft, do the following:
1. Log into Blogger, and navigate to your dashboard.
2. Select "Template" on the left-hand side menu.
3. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the template page, and select: "Edit Template HTML."
4. find the </head> tag, and just above it paste your Google Analytics tracking code.
Voilá.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Apps and Electronic Subscriptions, Oh My!
Apple announced subscription rules for electronic publishers on Tuesday (Apple Launches Subscriptions on the App Store), saying it will keep 30% of subscription profits. Google immediately followed up on Wednesday (A simple way for publishers to manage access to digital content) with their own rules: you get to keep 90% of your tablet subscription profits.
To say that Apple's statement stirred up some healthy discourse and controversy, would be an understatement (Apple’s Big Subscription Bet: Brilliant, Brazen, Or Batsh*t Crazy?). Twitter and blogs alike lit up like Christmas trees with criticism and analysis.
Obviously, Apple is trying to place a structure in place that will create revenue for all involved, and since it's the creator of the system, it wants to get its fair share. Yes?
If you are an app programmer/publisher, which team would you be on? Door number one: the Apple team that is building something to last, and that creates some revenue for you, or door number two: the team that wants to get traffic and quantity and will get you more moolah.
And if you are an app creator negotiating with a publisher, wouldn't you like to know there's a difference in what you can take home and what you gotta give up?
I'm going to keep an eye on this and see what comes out of it.
To say that Apple's statement stirred up some healthy discourse and controversy, would be an understatement (Apple’s Big Subscription Bet: Brilliant, Brazen, Or Batsh*t Crazy?). Twitter and blogs alike lit up like Christmas trees with criticism and analysis.
Obviously, Apple is trying to place a structure in place that will create revenue for all involved, and since it's the creator of the system, it wants to get its fair share. Yes?
If you are an app programmer/publisher, which team would you be on? Door number one: the Apple team that is building something to last, and that creates some revenue for you, or door number two: the team that wants to get traffic and quantity and will get you more moolah.
And if you are an app creator negotiating with a publisher, wouldn't you like to know there's a difference in what you can take home and what you gotta give up?
I'm going to keep an eye on this and see what comes out of it.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
EU vs. Google
ZDNet reports this morning that the EU is ready to tackle Google head on about sponsored listings in search results.
According to the article: "The commission said it will investigate whether Google lowered the page placement of unpaid results of services with which it competes, such as price comparison or specialized search, and placed its own services higher to shut out competition. The commission also will investigate allegations that Google lowered its Quality Score for so-called sponsored, or paid, links of competing search services."
Ouch!
According to the article: "The commission said it will investigate whether Google lowered the page placement of unpaid results of services with which it competes, such as price comparison or specialized search, and placed its own services higher to shut out competition. The commission also will investigate allegations that Google lowered its Quality Score for so-called sponsored, or paid, links of competing search services."
Ouch!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
iPhone Google Reader UI Change
I've been meaning to post this for about a week, but it's been hellish busy.Apparently, some sort of UI change has taken place on the iPhone Google Reader -- which may very well affect all mobile access. There are now two buttons on the top, right-hand corner which allow the user to refresh and select more options.
Under the more options button, one can show all, show updated, or mark as read. Beware the show all and show updated -- it can affect how reader appears on the regular browser interface on your computer when you check it there later. It's played tricks on me, that feature!
Hope they keep the features coming! I am always weary when I notice little things that Google could be doing to improve its free apps, but they don't due to resource restrictions...or whatever excuse is hot at the moment. ^_^
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