Google watching
March 15, 2010Jon Brooks Comments OffOne way to catch a glimpse of what ple are searching for is through the suggested queries that Google kicks up when you start typing in its search box. Start any search, and Google anticipates what you are looking for by offering 10 frequently searched-for options.
For example, type in “how to save money…” and the search engine suggests:- …every month
- …on groceries
- …fast
- …on electric bill
- …in college
- …for a house
- …with coupons
- …on food
- …at the grocery store
- …on a wedding
Type in “unemployment,” and suggested topics include:
- …California
- …extension
- …benefits
- …Florida
- …Ohio
- …rate by state
- …PA
- …extension 2010
The search for “finding a job” kicks up these:
- …after college
- …in this economy
- …in a recession
- …you love
- …with a felony
- …online
- …in another state
- …while pregnant
- …in NYC
You can try just about anything and find something of interest. Type in “Obama,” and the No. 2 suggestion is “birth certificate.” Enter “Sarah Palin,” and “hand notes” comes in No. 2. A “Bill Clinton” search yields “impeachment” and “scandal” in the top 10.
“Bill Clinton impeachment” and “Bill Clinton scandal”? Really, America? He’s just ten years out of office, but perhaps that’s an indication of which historical events related to the ex-President are going to stick. At least “Lewinsky” wasn’t on there…
