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SSL Certificate can get you ranked higher on Google SERP

Today google announced that it will be SSL certificate on web site as a signal for Ranking. Google want internet to be more secure, no more session hijacking and government snooping on internet communication. Most large sites on internet already


Now its Easy to Unsubscribe From Unwanted Emails in Gmail

Google has integrated an easy new option for Gmail users to get rid of unwanted mails by clicking Unsubscribe. Gmail users will now be able to unsubscribe to mails received as brand promotions, social or forums messages, and more. The


Google introducing YouTube Music Key

Google has been busy buying up domains containing the term “MusicKey” ahead of the launch of YouTube’s music subscription service. The acquisitions, which were first spotted by Domain Name Wire, all took place this week, and it looks like Google


Google mapping comes under CBI scrutiny

CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) against internet giant Google over Mapathon 2013, an event organised by the U.S. company, for allegedly violating laws by mapping sensitive areas and defence installations, prohibited by law. The CBI registered the PE


Google Search adds Bitcoin calculator

Google has partnered with Coinbase’s API to add a Bitcoin price tracker and Bitcoin-to-fiat currency conversion calculator on its search engine. The tool also works in Google web search and mobile search. Users can simply type “bitcoin price” or “price


Google+ Removes Need to Use Real Name

Google+ apologized Tuesday and stopped requiring people to use their real names while mingling in the online social network, as it looks to gain ground on market leader Facebook. “When we launched Google+ over three years ago, we had a


Twitter Now Supports Animated GIFs

Twitter has finally announced an awesome change to its social network. Now it supports animated GOF images. This new change is now live on website, Android and iPhone app. Twitter has announced this new update via a tweet containing the


Google wants to sell domain names

Google already is a major player in search, online mapping, social networking and other key functions of the Web. Now it wants to sell domain names, too. The Internet giant on Monday announced the launch of an invite-only service, Google


Google is saying goodbye to Orkut

Google Inc will shut down its early social-networking service, Orkut , which was launched ten years ago but has failed to put Google ahead in what has become one of the Web’s most popular businesses. Google said it will shut


Google to develop $100 smartphone for the Indian market

Google announced it is working on a low-cost smartphone aimed at emerging markets as part of an initiative called Android One. The Android-powered handset will be built with a basic set of features including FM radio, have a screen slightly