Google Pulls Through Once Again


When conducting a search online, there are a few search engines I would primarily use; one of which being my all time favorite, Google. If Google wasn’t performing, I may try Yahoo and sometimes Ask.com. Usually I take what Google says as truth, and end my search there.


After searching Google for the top rated search engines, I found that Google had stolen the lead with 70 percent of searchers using their site. Next in line was Yahoo with 17 percent, followed by Bing with 9.5 percent and lastly, Ask with 2.3 percent.


As my search went on, I found that there were other interesting search engines to choose from, such as DogPile and MSN.com. I wanted to see which site I liked the best, so I searched for “Lexmark Flash Drive” on four sites. DogPile, Bing, MSN and my beloved Google. I wanted to see how the results differed.


DogPile- I liked how the home page wasn’t jammed with ads and ‘extras’ but still had some color and substance to make the site catch the eye. DogPile is a multi-site search engine, so it actually searched Google, Yahoo, Bing and Ask at one time. This sounds like a helpful tool, which it is, but in the search itself there were so many ads, I could barely find decent content to look at. The ads are indicated at the link under the description of the site, but they blend in with all the other searches that it was to time consuming trying to fish though all the ads.


Bing- New name for old MSN engine?


MSN- MSN’s homepage seemed to be a bit cluttered for my personal taste. I did enjoy how it had a drop down box to assist me as I was typing , accentually saving time. I liked how all there ads were placed at the top and sides only. Not in the search itself. Although, it never took me to Lexmark’s website, just websites that talked about Lexmark and/or sold there products.


Google- I really like Google’s simplistic approach on their homepage. No ads, not flashy signage, just their unique logo and the search bar. Once I typed in what I was searching for, it went strait to a list of well-organized content. Ads were only on the side, being separated by a line down the middle to keep out of the way of the search content. The ‘Sponsored links’ were in yellow and labeled so you knew they were ads. The first site on the list was Lexmark’s homepage. I liked this a lot, because who knows more about a product than the company who makes it. All around, Google is a very well put together, simplistic yet well-stocked source of information.


After doing my research, I can see why 70 percent of interne users use Google when it comes to searching for something online.

...about the creator...

Hello friends... my name is Matt, the mastermind behind this whole idea of ...defying the odds...

I know that deep down everyone has a desire to "do something bigger." And I as well, want to leave a legacy of hope and help. We don't have to "save Africa", or feed the entire homeless population by ourselves! I wanted to create a way for GenY, or X to network with each other in order to accomplish their goals of helping others. Every act of kindness doesn't go unseen. It could be as easy as holding a door for an elderly lady, or gentlemen, opening the car door for your friend.

A little about me... I'm a student at Lindenwood University who is currently studying in the Communication program. I currently work at St Charles River Church in their music department. But you see, this idea, this blog, its not about me! Its about what WE can be, what WE can do together to help others.

Comment. Tell me about yourself and what you can offer to help others. For some, it'll be as simple as holding a door for someone in a hurry, for others like myself, maybe you own a business and can offer your assistance if someone is in need of that...

For example, comment like this...

Your Name: Matt Swaringim
Your Job: IHS Properties, LLC
Location: O' Fallon, MO
Network: Lindenwood, University
Other: " In the these hectic times, the simplicity of a simple act is timeless."

NOW ITS YOUR TURN!! COMMENT!

YOU ...defying the odds...

These posts are for you to network with each other and possibly get the help you need this holiday season! Leave a comment of things you're in need of this year. Or if you can help, leave a comment of things you can do or contact the others who left comments that you can assist in helping... don't be shy, "...defy the odds..."

Story of the Week!

This weeks story comes to us from Wentzville, Missouri. The Hope Ministries, at First Baptist Church Wentzville, has an annual Secret Santa. This year was no different!! The story goes a little something like this....

One of the ladies on the "help needed" list asked for nothing more than some clothes for her son. The family who had the opportunity to help wanted to go above and beyond. They knew that the lady was in need of more than just clothes. Her car was in need of some dire attention. All four tires needed to be replaced, new break pads needed to be installed, and the heater was broken. The family wanted so badly to fix the car for her, but it was a bit out of budget. They visited the local tire shop and the manager heard their story and wanted to help himself. He offered to give the tires at cost and labor for free! Needless to say, the family had the opportunity to get all four tires for the car. Others who heard, collected enough to pay for brake pads, and the owner of the shop picked up the tab on fixing the heater.

What a story! Comment about what ya think! Get out there and ...defy the odds...

We re on Facebook!

O.k.! With the technology we have access to, why not use it!! There has been a group on Facebook created for us, GenY, to network together and spread the word of ...defying the odds... What are you waiting for?? Go join the group. And while your at it please put a link to this blog in your status bar... for a couple days, please! The more followers, the bigger our networking connections become, and the faster and more efficientlythe word can spread... join the group and join the party!

Ideas to be considering...

Hey friends, so with ...defying the odds... comes opportunities for us to join together and perform service projects in our community. Not only as a way of beautification for our community, but for an outlet to get the name out in the open in hopes that the desire and drive to help others would spread like wild fire.

This post is simply us asking you "what do you feel needs to be done in our "Community?" Comment! Tell us what it is that you feel needs to be done....here's your shot to begin to make a difference. It all starts with you making the first step, and others will follow....

the goal::

Our number one goal is for those who need a helping hand to get the help they need. This blog is just a networking source for that to happen....but we set other goals too, fun ones...

the goal for december::

1000 followers to this blog by Jan 1st! Can you do it?? of course you can...
- share with your friends the idea and join the following of others who want to help...