Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Google Tracking
Google now offers a beta service that, when you are logged in, will keep track of your search history. My first question about using this service, was will I be able to use it while simultaneously using Google Suggest? I'm happy to say the answer is yes.
The other question that popped into my mind was, "Will that mean Google can do market research on my searching patterns?" To which I also had to answer yes, but then realized they already do that anyway through cookies. It's one of those things that bothers me, but I can't exactly see the big picture so I'm not sure if it is a bad thing. Until I figure that out I'm going to use it.
(via Google Blog)
The other question that popped into my mind was, "Will that mean Google can do market research on my searching patterns?" To which I also had to answer yes, but then realized they already do that anyway through cookies. It's one of those things that bothers me, but I can't exactly see the big picture so I'm not sure if it is a bad thing. Until I figure that out I'm going to use it.
(via Google Blog)
posted by Jeff Milner at 4/20/2005 03:53:00 PM
Comments: 2(Permalink)
Comments:
I sure don't like the idea of people keeping track of my search history.
Comment posted by Bob Milner at 4/20/2005 9:12 PM (Permalink)
You might like it better when you are able to use the service to find something that otherwise would have lost.
Comment posted by Jeff Milner at 4/21/2005 11:46 AM (Permalink)
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