25 Sep 08 Google Chrome Stats - Is Chrome fading away?
| Week starting | Aug. 24 | Aug. 31 | Sept. 7 | Sept. 15 | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE | 72.39% | 71.03% | 71.24% | 71.48% | -0.91% |
| Firefox | 19.54% | 19.78% | 19.35% | 19.42% | -0.13% |
| Safari | 6.27% | 6.67% | 6.95% | 6.73% | 0.45% |
| Chrome | —– | 0.67% | 0.85% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Opera | 0.74% | 0.75% | 0.70% | 0.68% | -0.06% |
| Netscape | 0.77% | 0.83% | 0.67% | 0.66% | -0.11% |
Here’s some interesting stats on the Google Chrome. It seems like it’s getting stable around 0.70%, not bad considering Opera is at about the same.
Will Google Chrome fade away?
In short, I don’t think so, but it’s definitely going to take another year or two before Chrome takes a bigger share of the market. With AdWords and Google’s super-big audience, I think Chrome will slowly convert IE users.
Chrome’s slow slide may be because of Google’s low-key promotion, Vizzaccaro said. “The only marketing effort I’ve seen from Google is in sponsored links on search results for ‘browser’ or ‘browsers’ search terms,” he said. “On Google, Chrome is naturally the top sponsored link. On Yahoo, it was second. And on Windows Live, I couldn’t even find it in the first five pages of organic results.”
via cw
Tags:adwords, audience, change ie, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, Chrome Stats, google, marketing, opera, safari, search terms, slow slide, stable, yahoo
19 Sep 08 Behind Google’s Chrome Intentions and Outcome…
We all want to know what Google is thinking and what their goal is with this Chrome browser. Personally, I thought Google did a great thing by making it open source. For god sakes, you can now basically create your own browser based on the Chromium and maybe even add your family album as Google gadgets plugin. (or whatever)
The same thing can be said of Firefox, of which some companies have took advantage and even made a Web Browser-based SQL database browser called Kirix Strata. (It’s built on the Gecko, the open source engine behind Firefox. You can find details here.)
By open-sourcing it, Google’s already ahead of the competitions like Microsoft while Mozilla is also open source and has been proving itself in the open-source world for years.
I think in 2-3 years, Google can easily blow the market away from everybody not because Chrome browser is awesome right now, but because it will be 5-10 times more awesome by then. Knowing the number of people who work on the Google search engine as a mass collaboration of engineers to build a highly scalable search engine system, I think this Browser market is already in their hands as they have proved once before with GoogleMaps overtaking YahooMaps with its itsy bitsy pixel mapping technology. (although Yahoo now has the same technology, their maps are almost identical to Google except StreetView and some other features, which make GoogleMaps better.
We will keep a keen eye on how this all turns out, stay tuuuuned by subscribing to the blog!
Tags:3 years, browser market, Chrome Features, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, chromium, competitions, firefox, gadgets, gecko, google, google search engine, itsy bitsy, keen eye, mapping technology, mozilla, open source world, scalable search, search engine system, strata, streetview, yahoomaps
17 Sep 08 Chrome Hacked - Mac and Linux Google Chrome available!
Although not the official version of Google Chrome for Mac and Linux, the CrossOver Chromium is pretty much the Mac and Linux version of Google Chrome since it’s built on Chromium.
Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all Internet users to experience the web. The Chromium codebase is the basis for Google’s Chrome browser.
Until Google officially releases their Linux/Mac versions, you can resort to downloading the CrossOver Chromium on your Mac and Linux.
via codeweavers
Tags:Chrome Development, Chrome News, Chrome Resources, Chrome Rumors, chrome tips, chromium, codebase, crossover, google, Google Chrome Hacks, internet users, linux, linux mac, mac versions, open source, source browser
14 Sep 08 Google Chrome Comic is Viral Marketing at its Best!
Although you might get a laugh from the bastardized versions of Google Chrome Comic, the comic itself is a viral marketing feat at its best.
Why?
Well, take a look at this marketing strategy where a company sends out fake employee badges and fake company organization chart just to get the bloggers’ attention. (I actually had chance to talk to one of the founders of the company at the Web2.0 show)
In a similar fashion, Google sends out their Chrome Comic Book to all types of bloggers, developers, and press people before you can even download the browser itself.
What happened after that is you know what. :) (Yes, very badly bastardized versions of the comic indeed but the fire spread wildly through the blogsphere causing people like me to make a blog about the Chrome)
I think Google Chrome will keep going strong as long as the Chrome developers (Chromers) respond to wanted features and bugs quickly.
Tags:bugs, Chrome Marketing, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, comic book, company organization chart, developers, employee badges, fashion, founders, google, laugh, marketing strategy, viral marketing, web2 0
14 Sep 08 Microsoft Office Live doesn’t support Google Chrome Browser, a scandalous conspiracy by Microsoft?
I found this tip that Microsoft’s (MSFT) Office Live doesn’t work in Google’s (GOOG) Chrome browser and for me that was kinda hard to believe as I know OfficeLive only uses Javascript and AJAX to run its site.
Anyways, I tried it myself and above is what I get with Homer Simpson saying, “Dope!”. (You need to sign in to get the error meesage btw.)
I think this is either Microsoft never intended for another browser to come into the market OR they hate Google and they will do anything they can to stop Chromers.
Well, Microsoft should fix it real soon if they get this message but otherwise, Chromers will have to stay away from Microsoft’s products and rely on Google Docs and GMail instead. (Well Google can always make IE not work in Google…. that would really make people stop using IE… what a brilliant marketing strategy although very cruel.)
Chromers, fight back and blog about this! :p
Tags:ajax, btw, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, conspiracy, docs, dope, goog, homer simpson, marketing strategy, microsoft, microsoft office, msft
12 Sep 08 Firefox 3.1 and IE8 adding Google Chrome’s Incognito Stealth Mode!
Chrome brings Incognito to Firefox 3.1 and IE8
Google Chrome might lack in terms of experience in comparison to Mozilla Firefox 3.1 and Microsoft’s IE8 but it turns out Firefox and IE will be implementing Chrome’s incognito stealth mode.
The incognito steath mode in Google Chrome browser (Ctrl+Shift+N in Google Chrome opens a new “incognito window”) allows users to surf the web anonymously, the browser skipping caching, saving passwords, and other important information that might possibly harm the user. (Of course, for you porno freaks, this is a perfect way to “hide” your traces.)
It’s a simply concept but Google’s Chrome browser has included as a standard option. It’s not surprising that Firefox 3.1 and IE8 will have the same feature as it’s not too complicated to implement other than “not storing any of users’ data”.
September 11, 2008 (Computerworld) Mozilla Corp. will respond to rivals Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. with a private-browsing mode in Firefox, according to notes posted on its Web site, and is on track to deliver one in 3.1, the version that will likely go beta next month.
via computerworld
Tags:Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, computerworld, firefox, freaks, google inc, ie8, incognito, microsoft, microsoft corp, mozilla, passwords, private browsing, rivals, september 11, stealth mode, traces
11 Sep 08 Google Chrome Still Leads over 50% at Google Chrome Hacks Blog!
Browser stats at Chrome Hacks Tips Blog
Well, it seems like after a week or so, Chrome is still leading Firefox by a whopping 30% at this blog.
Here’s some interesting blog posts about Chrome:
Google Browser gets 7% share at Ars
Google Chrome Comic gets bastardized like PerezHilton
Chrome getting more attractive than ever
Google says they will “anonymize” users’ surfing
Happy Chrome-ing!
Tags:blog, chrome hacks, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, Chrome Stats, chrome tips, comic, firefox, google, google chrome tips, hacks, ing
06 Sep 08 Anatomy of Google Chrome Logo?
Anatomy of Google Chrome Logo? (Pic from http://gizmodo.com/5046186/google-chrome-anatomy-of-a-logo)
There a lot of buzz on the internet starting with someone saying that the Google Chrome looks like a Simon, Pokeball from Pokemon, and some people simply hating it.
Well to clarify where most of the Google Logo came from, we decided to do some color matching with Google’s original logo here:
chrome-logo
As you can see, all the colors were taken from the original Google logo.
As for the shape of Chrome logo, I guess it does kinda remind me of Simon mostly but Pokeball seems a little far fetched. (maybe those kids who watch Pokeman all day)
I think it’s important to note that Firefox and IE logos both are sorta circular so that might be why Google decided to make such a logo.
Yes, in all, I am tired of people blogging about the Chrome logo, (so we will stop here) I wish people concentrated more on the features. If you really want to contribute to Google’s logo creation, we highly suggest you to apply for a job at Google first.
Tags:anatomy, buzz, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, colors, firefox, google, google logo, job, logo creation, logos, pokeball, pokemon, shape, those kids
05 Sep 08 Number One Reason I still use Firefox over Chrome!
(Image Credit: firefox10.com)
Here’s the number one reason I still use Firefox over Chrome:
Firefox Plugins. I have to admit, without Firefox Plugins, I cannot use my Del.icio.us (fast enough), I cannot get my Toolbars, etc…etc…
One thing I do really wish was that Chrome had been based on Gecko instead of WebKit. That way, all my Firefox plugins would work in Chrome (and vice-versa). Maybe someone will figure out a way to hack it though. (and we are here 24/7 to cover that so please subscribe to our blog!)
What’s your reasons for still using Firefox?
Leave in thoughts in Comments section. (For ideas, check out this post on CNET)
Tags:blog, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, comments section, firefox plugins, gecko, image credit, one thing, toolbars, webkit
05 Sep 08 Google Fixes Chrome’s EULA or ToS!
After what seems like a blunt error, Google quickly fixes their EULA or ToS to show that copyrights are retained for people who use Chrome to publish their documents and whatnot.
Here’s the new fix:
11. Content license from you
11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services.
And apologies from the Google team:
So for Google Chrome, only the first sentence of Section 11 should have applied. We’re sorry we overlooked this, but we’ve fixed it now, and you can read the updated Google Chrome terms of service. If you’re into the fine print, here’s the revised text of Section 11:
We say no worries, move on! 
via googleblog
Tags:apologies, Chrome News, Chrome Rumors, content license, copyrights, eula, google, no worries, section 11, tos, whatnot
