Wednesday, September 15, 2004

WebProWorld :: Google Instantly Sees Some Links

WebProWorld :: Google Instantly Sees Some Links: "the constantly repeated question, when will Google update again, is moot"

Tuesday, September 14, 2004

GEO Over-ride

From: "Traffick1" Joe,

As many now know, there is a way to do a geographic override by
country. (If you're in Canada and want to see US or UK or AU ads, you
would type the query into Google, briefly glance at the ads you're
seeing for your own geographic locale, and then go up to the address
bar and add &gl=us, or &gl=uk, or &gl=au, etc... this is great for
consultants and savvier advertisers who want to see who's advertising
in different parts of the world) When geographic targeting came out,
somebody had figured that you could do the same thing for it by
referring to the DMA "metropolitan area codes," but I forget the exact
sequence or whether you need to include multiple parameters. There
doesn't seem to be any info on it out there in public. I'm not sure if
Google really wants to spread the word on it. :) ... you can see how
this thing might get overused.
DMA Codes

Executive Protection Specialist for G

Reported by Internet Search Engine Database Weekly Update
Google's Latest Recruiting Effort: Secret Service Experience Preferred
Google would want to recruit what the listing calls an "executive-protection specialist." The company's Web posting says the job involves "the protection of Google assets," without giving further details. It lists the Secret Service and Diplomatic Security Service among the possible work experiences of the ideal candidate. Other key skills Google is looking for include " knowledge of surveillance, counter surveillance and technical surveillance countermeasures." This could be a sign of change that often comes with the company growing up. This type of position is a standard post at many large, established companies.

Executive Protection Specialist
This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Security & Safety, the Executive Protection Specialist will work with Google's executives, assistants and event planners to ensure the protection of Google assets. Travel of up to 50% will include security/logistics advances, protective details, and special event coverage. Ideal candidates will have full-time experience with executive protection such as private sector assignments, Secret Service, Marshals Service, Diplomatic Security Service or other relevant history. Other key skills and abilities: