The programmers at Google are constantly busy creating amazing new tools for exploring and using the Internet, maximizing business tasks such as analysis of websites and making the sharing of information simpler for people around the world. Google Labs offer virtual tools for practically every task imaginable and also some tools that are just fun to use.
Business Applications
Small and large business alike can benefit from the use of Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Presentations. This repertoire of programs mimics the most popular word processing and spreadsheet programs without mimicking the cost. Users can import the most common file extensions such as .doc, .xls, .csv and others into the program, work on them and then send them out for others to see and use. The programs are compatible with other word processing and spreadsheet programs so there are no issues with one person using one program and someone else use Google Docs.
Businesses that rely on website traffic can utilize Related Links to increase the number of visits to their pages. Using this tool, a gadget is created that supplies links related to the intended page. This gadget can then be embedded on the site to steer visitors to other related pages.
Website owners will also appreciate Google Trends. This handy tool allows users to see what is being searched for on the Internet. This is especially useful for producing material to drive Internet visitors to websites. Google Trends also returns information on how often a given keyword is searched. This particular aspect is often used by Internet marketers in order to help them decipher what is popular at any given time.
Interesting Applications
No set of applications would be complete without a few random, just for fun apps. Google Labs delivers in this area as well with People Hopper. People Hopper is an image application that allows users to morph themselves into images of their friends or family.
This application does require the use of an Orkut account. The program then uses images that members have uploaded to the program and morphs one image to the other one along a path that transitions from one face through a series of faces until it reaches the end result. Is it a life changing application, probably not, but it is an interesting program worth checking out.
Flu Trends is another interesting and handy Google Lab application that tracks flu instances around the United States and Mexico. These estimates can be useful for making travel plans or just watching how quickly germs can spread.
Google Labs is filled with these and many other applications designed to make life a little easier and often a lot more fun. Bookmark Google Labs and stay up-to-date with the latest experiments.
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