With so many users on mobile devices, having a mobile-friendly web is important to us all. The Mobile-Friendly Test is a great way to check individual pages manually. We’re happy to announce that this test is now available via APIRead more…
Start the Lunar New Year with Google Arts & Culture
Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year—we’ve entered the Year of the Rooster. Across Asia and around the world, families are coming together, houses and neighborhoods are being dressed up in red and traditional lanterns are being hung.Read more…
Protect your site from user generated spam
As a website owner, you might have come across some auto-generated content in comments sections or forum threads. When such content is created on your pages, not only does it disrupt those visiting your site, but it also shows someRead more…
A new guide to driving sales with Gmail Ads
Consider this: Gmail reaches over 1 billion users globally1. By using Gmail ads, you can reach the right audiences and grow your business. We’ve published a new guide that will help you get the most out of Gmail ads campaigns.Read more…
Know before you go: parking difficulty on Google Maps
It’s Friday night and you hit the road early enough to make it to a movie, grab some buttery popcorn, and catch the previews. But when you get to the theater, parking is hard to come by and you spendRead more…
Ecology at Google brings holistic design to our outdoor environments
Along the Southern edge of the San Francisco Bay, our headquarters sit at the intersection of Silicon Valley’s physical footprint and a diverse and increasingly fragile ecosystem. From an ecological standpoint, the area presents both unique challenges and singular opportunities.Read more…
Lost in Translation no more with Word Lens in Japanese
If you don’t speak Japanese, Tokyo can be a confusing and sometimes daunting place to visit. Even if you make it through the complex subway system, you’ll be faced by street signs, menus or products on supermarket shelves that areRead more…
How we fought bad ads, sites and scammers in 2016
A free and open web is a vital resource for people and businesses around the world. And ads play a key role in ensuring you have access to accurate, quality information online. But bad ads can ruin the online experienceRead more…
Goodbye Monkey, hello Rooster—Celebrate Lunar New Year with Google
Many people from across Asia and around the world are eagerly awaiting Lunar New Year—a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Rooster. With global interest in the Lunar Calendar growingRead more…
Your home just got smarter with new Google Assistant partners
Connecting your Google Assistant on Google Home to other devices around your house can simplify your day and help you get more done. Last year we announced that Nest, Philips Hue and Samsung SmartThings are all available on Google HomeRead more…