Google leaks classified ad service
Google Inc. has unintentionally provided a sneak peek at what appears to be a looming expansion into classified advertising — a free service that might antagonize some of the Internet search engine’s biggest customers, including online auctioneer eBay Inc. I am glad that Google is stepping up to the plate and taking on nearly every online niche that has the ability to make money. With all the money raised from their IPO it has put Google into a position to dominate if the right cards are played.
Screen shots of the experimental service, dubbed “Google Base,” appeared on several Web sites Tuesday shortly after the legions of people who dissect the online search engine leader’s every move discovered a link to a page inviting people to list things like a used car for sale, a party planning service and current events. Google confirmed the development of the service a few hours after taking down the link. “We are testing new ways for content owners to easily send their content to Google,” the Mountain View, California-based company said in a statement. “We’re continually exploring new opportunities to expand our offerings, but we don’t have anything to announce at this time.”
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