Thursday, April 21, 2011

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[G] The New Google Analytics Available to Everyone

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 05:08 AM PDT

Google Analytics Blog: The New Google Analytics Available to Everyone

This is part of our series of posts highlighting the new Google Analytics. The new version of Google Analytics is currently available in beta to all Analytics users. And follow Google Analytics on Twitter for the latest updates.

I'm very excited to announce that the new version of Google Analytics is now available to all Google Analytics users in all languages. When you sign into Google Analytics you'll see a link to the new version in the top right of your account.


If you haven't, we encourage you to try the new version today. There's a host of new features to help you do better analysis. We're also constantly making updates to the new version.

Here's a five things to try in Google Analytics v5:
So what happens next? You'll continue to have access to both versions of Google Analytics, and you can switch between them at any time. If you find anything that doesn't work or could be better, let us know. We especially want to hear about issues that force you back to the current version. We're still hard at work on enabling a few features from the old version including PDF export and email scheduling, and they'll be coming soon.

Take some time this week to try the new Google Analytics, and let us know what you think. We'll continue making improvements and adding functionality. Next week, we'll be covering how to use custom reports in the new version.

Posted by Trevor Claiborne, Google Analytics Team
URL: http://analytics.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-google-analytics-available-to.html

[G] Undo certain Gmail actions in your mobile browser

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 04:41 AM PDT

Official Google Mobile Blog: Undo certain Gmail actions in your mobile browser

Sometimes when I'm using Gmail on my phone, I delete a message by mistake or label it incorrectly. Sure I can fish the message out of my Trash or remove the label and apply the correct one, but that takes several steps. Even just a few seconds is usually enough time to catch those annoying mistakes.

Now when you use the Gmail mobile web app, you'll have a small window of opportunity to undo four key actions: archive, delete, add or remove a label, or move a message/conversation.

When you take one of these actions, Gmail displays a yellow bar that recaps what you just did and allows you to undo it:




This bar stays in position even if you move to another screen (e.g. moving to 'Menu' from 'Inbox'). If you don't happen to catch your mistake in time, not to worry: all four actions can still be undone through other means (e.g. you can move a message from Trash back into your Inbox).

Try it out at gmail.com in the browser of your Android or iOS device.

Update: 9:09am Pacific time 4/19/11 - This update is available for phones running Android or iOS, but not tablet devices with the two-pane Gmail UI. It is also now available for BlackBerry OS 6.0 phones.

Posted by Bryan Logan, Software Engineer
URL: http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/undo-certain-gmail-actions-in-your.html

[G] More predictions in autocomplete

Posted: 20 Apr 2011 07:27 PM PDT

Official Google Blog: More predictions in autocomplete

I work on a team that develops autocomplete—the feature that provides predicted searches while you type. When you combine autocomplete with Google Instant, you can really accelerate your searching. Because it is so important to your search experience, we've been looking for ways to provide predictions for even more queries. Today we're improving the predictive powers of autocomplete, helping you search for things even when no one else in the world has.

One of the main ways autocomplete works is by looking at the most popular searches on Google. For example, most people who type "w-e-a" are going to search for [weather], so Google can make that prediction. What's tricky is that a huge percentage of the queries we get have almost never been typed before, so this makes it difficult to provide predictions based on popularity. For example, very few people have searched for [florida state senate building], so until today, even when you typed nearly the whole search query, you wouldn't get a prediction.

Now what we're doing is making predictions based on only part of your search—specifically, the last word or words. While few people have searched for [florida state senate building], many more have searched for [state senate building]. By looking at just the last part of what you've typed into the box, in this case "state senate bui," we can generate a prediction for "building." You'll see a dropdown box below the end of your search with predictions for just that word.


As before, to search for the predicted query you simply click the prediction or arrow down and hit enter. The feature can be particularly helpful for long queries, since the query is likely to be more unusual. For example, if you're trying to figure out [how many stairs to climb the arc de tri]... now you'll actually get the prediction for "triomphe" (a good thing, too, because there's no way I'd spell that right). Or, if you're looking for an [online store with underwater gad], you can save that extra second while you're shopping for "gadgets."

We've been experimenting with this change for a couple weeks and it's currently rolling out to all users on google.com in English. As we continue to improve the feature and test additional languages and locales, I can predict with high probability (pun intended) that we'll be expanding globally.

Posted by Bartlomiej Niechwiej, Software Engineer
URL: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/more-predictions-in-autocomplete.html

[G] New Interface Wednesdays: New report available by country

Posted: 20 Apr 2011 08:19 AM PDT

Inside AdSense: New Interface Wednesdays: New report available by country

Have you ever wanted to understand your AdSense performance based on where your users are? Now you can do just that with the countries report.

To report by country, simply navigate to the Performance reports tab. In the navigation sidebar, click on the "Countries" report. This report will show your site's earnings by visitor country.


Please note that the countries report won't contain historical earnings data prior to when this feature is made available in your account. You can view earlier click and impression data by countries, but historical earnings data won't be visible.

Try it now! Navigate to the Performance reports tab, and select the countries report.

Help us figure out what you need and want in your reports by sending your feedback through the 'Report issue' link in the upper corner of your account or joining the conversation in our forum.

Posted by Vincent Zanotti - AdSense Engineer
URL: http://adsense.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-interface-wednesdays-new-report.html

[G] Helping America’s startups grow

Posted: 20 Apr 2011 07:16 AM PDT

Official Google Blog: Helping America's startups grow

Every business starts out small—whether with an idea or the hanging of a shingle outside an office or storefront. Even Google was once a small business, operating out of a garage in Menlo Park, Calif. We're proud of our success, but we're even more proud of the role we've played helping a lot of other businesses grow. In fact, in 2009 Google search and advertising tools generated $54 billion of economic activity in the United States.

To further help new American businesses create economic growth, today we're announcing a commitment of up to $100 million to the Startup America Partnership—an alliance of the country's most innovative entrepreneurs, corporations, foundations and other private sector leaders—for companies to promote their business with Google advertising over the next year.

Startup America participants will be able to use Google advertising platforms like AdWords and Boost and receive a $1,000 Google match for $1,000 spent between June 1, 2011 and June 1, 2012. Our chief economist Hal Varian has calculated that businesses make an average of $2 in revenue for every $1 they spend on AdWords, so we think this commitment will be especially powerful.

If you are (or know of) an entrepreneur that's interested in getting involved with the Startup America Partnership, you can visit its Resource Center for more information. Our goal as a participant in this national initiative is to help entrepreneurs grow amazing businesses, and we believe our commitment will help them do it.

Posted by Claire Hughes Johnson, Vice President, Global Online Sales
URL: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/helping-americas-startups-grow.html

[G] Google Toolbar 7—cleaner, fresher and faster

Posted: 20 Apr 2011 07:16 AM PDT

Official Google Blog: Google Toolbar 7—cleaner, fresher and faster

Today we're bringing the speed of Google Instant to the latest version of Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer. We're also introducing a fresh, clean look that personalizes Toolbar with the tools you use most.

Toolbar Instant
If you've used Instant on google.com or in Chrome, you'll be right at home with Toolbar Instant. Just start typing in the search box and search predictions and results will appear instantly as you type, getting you the results you want faster.



You can also type Alt+G to get to the Toolbar search box more quickly.

To enable Toolbar Instant, visit Toolbar Options and click "Enable Instant for faster searching and browsing." Toolbar Instant works on IE8 and IE9; if you're on an older browser, you can either upgrade your Internet Explorer version or try Instant in Chrome, which includes many of the same tools you're familiar with in Toolbar.

Personalized Toolbar
This new version of Toolbar is simpler, cleaner and emphasizes what's important to you. The tools that you use most will remain visible on the toolbar, while buttons that you haven't used recently will be moved to the new "More" button.


As you discover and use particular tools that help your browsing experience, like Share or Translate, they'll automatically appear on the toolbar, making your most relevant tools easy to access. This personalization is stored only on your computer, so no information is sent to Google unless your usage statistics are enabled. You can learn more about this personalization at our Help Center.

Making Toolbar work for you
Some Google Toolbar features, such as PageRank and spell check, require sharing some information with Google in order to function properly. With Google Toolbar 7, we've made it easier for you to control your privacy settings. From a single settings menu, you can decide which of these features you'd like to enable and which ones you'd like to stay off.


We've also continued to improve the performance of Toolbar 7 without slowing down your browser, making it one of the fastest add-ons you can use in Internet Explorer.

Google Toolbar 7 is available in English on our download page and will be coming to our other supported languages over the next week. If you're already using Toolbar, you'll automatically be updated to the new version over the next few weeks. You can also find out more about Toolbar on our features page.

Posted by Allen Huang, Associate Product Manager, Toolbar
URL: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/google-toolbar-7cleaner-fresher-and.html

[G] Northern hemisphere spring brings the return of Live Green

Posted: 20 Apr 2011 06:06 AM PDT

YouTube Blog: Northern hemisphere spring brings the return of Live Green

The first signs of spring around YouTube HQ include the return of our Live Green program, presented by Garnier Fructis, which kicks off today.



Whether you're seeking out natural beauty tips, healthy menu options, or recommendations on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, you'll find plenty to inform and inspire you at this specially-curated destination. Think of Live Green as a well-tended garden, planted with great video content from our top eco-focused partners.







We'll be adding more content to Live Green through the coming months, so check in often and see the many different ways that you can take positive steps for yourself and your world at www.youtube.com/ytlivegreen.



Lilian Leitersdorf, Marketing Programs, recently watched "World's Greenest Homes: Grass Roof Bungalow".


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/youtube/PKJx/~3/TK38TEAAs-c/northern-hemisphere-spring-brings.html
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