More:http://www.googleguide.com/
Friday, April 20, 2007
Google Guide
Google Guide is an online interactive tutorial and reference for experienced users, novices, and everyone in between. Google Guide gives you more information about Google's capabilties, features, and services than I found on Google's website.
More:http://www.googleguide.com/
More:http://www.googleguide.com/
Google Vs Microsoft
The best side to be on in a bidding war is the losing side” — Warren Buffett
The concept that Buffett is putting forth is that when there is a bidding war, the price paid by the winner is almost by definition too high. The “loser” in the bidding war may not lose at all, because they have forced a competitor to pay too much for something.
I thought about this after reading that Google (a company I love dealing with) is buying DoubleClick (a company I HATE dealing with). I don’t want to get into the validity of this buyout because I don’t know enough about it to form an opinion and my hatred for doubleclick is most likely putting a bias in my heart and head.
What I do want to discuss is that Google seems to be continually winning in bidding wars. $1.6 billion for Youtube. Almost a billion in guaranteed ad buys on myspace. Now doubleclick. I’m probably missing some, but you get the point.
They always seem to win bidding wars. If Buffett is right (which I’m NOT going to argue with), then Google is likely the long term loser as a result.
Which brings me to the real questions:
Is it POSSIBLE that Google competitors like Microsoft are willing to engage in bidding wars in the hope and expectation that Google will pay too much for something outside of its core competency (search)? After all, has Google EVER lost a bidding war?
Is it POSSIBLE that Google (rightfully) sees its stock as currency that should be taken advantage of? If so, that basically means that they think their stock is overvalued (otherwise it’s not currency)….and if they think that…..shouldn’t you?
Read More:http://www.andyswan.com/
The concept that Buffett is putting forth is that when there is a bidding war, the price paid by the winner is almost by definition too high. The “loser” in the bidding war may not lose at all, because they have forced a competitor to pay too much for something.
I thought about this after reading that Google (a company I love dealing with) is buying DoubleClick (a company I HATE dealing with). I don’t want to get into the validity of this buyout because I don’t know enough about it to form an opinion and my hatred for doubleclick is most likely putting a bias in my heart and head.
What I do want to discuss is that Google seems to be continually winning in bidding wars. $1.6 billion for Youtube. Almost a billion in guaranteed ad buys on myspace. Now doubleclick. I’m probably missing some, but you get the point.
They always seem to win bidding wars. If Buffett is right (which I’m NOT going to argue with), then Google is likely the long term loser as a result.
Which brings me to the real questions:
Is it POSSIBLE that Google competitors like Microsoft are willing to engage in bidding wars in the hope and expectation that Google will pay too much for something outside of its core competency (search)? After all, has Google EVER lost a bidding war?
Is it POSSIBLE that Google (rightfully) sees its stock as currency that should be taken advantage of? If so, that basically means that they think their stock is overvalued (otherwise it’s not currency)….and if they think that…..shouldn’t you?
Read More:http://www.andyswan.com/
ZOHO-Smart Customer Service
Zoho gives you time to check it out. It also serves as a reminder to go check it out if you signed up and haven't used it much. Plus, they note that they aren't spamming you and that they simply want feedback, and won't bother you again. It's always refreshing when someone does a good job with their business.
Read More:http://www.zoho.com/
Read More:http://www.zoho.com/
T-shirts From Vending Machine
A new store concept from Uniqlo will sell limited edition T Shirts from vending machines. Opening later this month in in Harajuku, the Tees will be sold in plastic tubing.
More:http://jeansnow.net/2007/04/16/ut/
More:http://jeansnow.net/2007/04/16/ut/
Checkhouse
In Portugal, Checkhouse gives independent buyers confidence by extensively testing and checking a building's foundation, acoustics, wiring, roof, etc.
While traditional surveyors are mainly accustomed to dealing with real estate agents and builders, I believes there's a growing market for pre-sale building inspectors that focus on consumers, combing a keen eye for structural problems with a good bedside manner when it comes to telling potential buyers that their dream house is in fact a money trap. Start small, but think big: build a well-branded, nationally-known chain or network, partner with real estate sites and stay impartial by not working for construction companies. For real estate agents feeling the pinch from online listing and pricing tools, it might be time to change careers and become a home inspector.
Website: www.checkhouse.pt
While traditional surveyors are mainly accustomed to dealing with real estate agents and builders, I believes there's a growing market for pre-sale building inspectors that focus on consumers, combing a keen eye for structural problems with a good bedside manner when it comes to telling potential buyers that their dream house is in fact a money trap. Start small, but think big: build a well-branded, nationally-known chain or network, partner with real estate sites and stay impartial by not working for construction companies. For real estate agents feeling the pinch from online listing and pricing tools, it might be time to change careers and become a home inspector.
Website: www.checkhouse.pt
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