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Google Looking At Alternative Media Search Patents
By Andy Beal
Expert Author
Article Date: 2004-12-09
Susan Kuchinskas looks at some patents, recently filed by Google, and how they might hold clues to the search engine's future plans.
"Google is looking not only to news, but also to to CDs, DVDs and audio books, as well as magazines, newspapers and journals, according to the application. As Google points out, much printed media isn't available online, but rather "sold in hard copy for profit." That makes it hard for search providers to get a piece of the action."
About the Author: Andy Beal is President & CEO of Fortune Interactive a full-service interactive marketing agency specializing in search marketing and blog marketing. Considered one of the world's most respected interactive and search engine marketing experts, Andy has worked with many Fortune 1000 companies such as Motorola, CitiFinancial, Lowes, Alaska Air, DeWALT, NBC and Experian. You can read his internet marketing blog at Marketing Pilgrim and reach him at andy.beal@gmail.com.
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