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Google Chrome Tools for SEO

Since its release in 2008, Google Chrome has quickly become one of the most used browers by internet users. For many it is just a good user friendly brower, but for many others the tools it offers for SEO make it their only choice. Just like other browsers the extra’s often make the difference.

Some of the tools that make it usefull are:

  1. MozBar. This is an extension that has been around a while with Firefox, and now the company has made a version for Chrome. From this extention you can access metrics for both links and domains and access the SERP overlay. This handy toolbar can be shown at either the top of the page or the bottom of the page depending on yor preference.
  2. SEO SERP This is a great tool for checking the ranking of a keyword. All you need to to is type in the keyword you want to check. You then choose the websites you want to see and check out how they are doing. This tool will also let you know what websites are the top ranking sites.
  3. Goo.gl URL Shortener. With one click you can shorten those URL’s that are pages long. This has the added benefit of a feature that allows you to add the URLs to your history so you have them for later.
  4. Chrome SEO. This is a basic tool, but necessary for anyone who manages SEO. It shows a daily count of backlinks, indexed pages, and traffic and rank. It also has a research tool for keywords, and will count social bookmarks.
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Do People Know They Have A Choice In Browsers?

There is a huge war being fought by companies that develop internet browsers, but is it really worth it? As Google, Microsoft, and Modzilla continue to develop new and better versions of their web browsers, are they gaining new users with each new release?

Many users don’t even know what a browser is, let alone that they have a choice of what they can use, or that it could have an updated version. They turn on their computer everyday and click on the icon that brings them to the internet. Done. That is all they do to get to the internet. Many people have been clicking on that same icon for years without realizing that the technology behind it has changed significantly.

So, the challenge for companies like Google and Microsoft is to educate the public about their browsers and what is going on behind it. Each company has their own way of trying to get their users to update, but stopping support of older versions seems to be the most effective.

Firefox recently had their users complete a survey if they refused the offer to update their browser to find out why people didn’t want a new version. The majority of the people answered that they were just happy with what they had. For others, the response was just that they didn’t have time to update. This is good news though because the previous concern was the cost, and since the browser is free, the public needed to be educated.

Not only does updating your browser make your internet experience better, but it also keeps you safe. As the war continues between the browsers, so does the fight to get users to update to newer versions.

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All About Google Chrome

Google, with its release of Google Chrome, has created a fast, user friendly platform for searching on the web. The program is free to download, and has all the features you need to get going. You can also download the Google toolbar, which allows you to access the search engine directly from the top of your computer. This search engine also has excellent speed, good security and a variety of other features that you can pick from. The browser gives you peace of mind, and has very little issue with security problems from the internet.

For those that love applications, Google Chrome is full of them. You can get Google Books, which has access to a number of samples and complete books that have been scanned for digital viewing. You can even get constant news updates scrolling on your screen, comics, Google maps and a web messenger. There are even games that you can download and play, such as golf, chess and solitaire. Most of the applications are free, but you should be aware that some of them do require a fee to download. There is also Weather Window, which gives you weather updates as necessary. They offer great variety for the user.

There are also extensions available for sports, web development, shopping and blogging. This is great for those who love to communicate and get the latest news from all over. One helpful aspect are the tutorial videos that are available to help you through downloading and using the features. This is helpful for the person who is not as experienced with the web. Google Chrome can at times be incompatible with certain websites, require a download in order to get the necessary add on to help run it. This is rare, though, and Chrome is well worth a cruise.

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Finding the Right Web Browser

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Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are the three primary choices that you have to search and experience the internet with. When selecting them, you need to consider the best one for you and your needs. One caution when choosing to download a browser, you may see that one is offering the latest version for you to get. If the browser has the word “beta” after it, be wary. It can be cool to have the latest thing out, but know that the beta means that the browser is still partially in development. This means that you may have no problems, or you could experience issues during use. If you are unwilling to deal with these problems, then you should stick with the prior version until the new one is ready to go.

You will find Explorer as the standard installed on your computer, as almost all have Microsoft Windows on them. If this is the case, you have a basic, ready browser that is good for general web searches and functions. But you will not have the greater security that comes from Firefox, which you have to download from the internet. Firefox is generally faster, safer and more popular with many interent surfers. You can also add your own personal theme to it as well, plus a number of various add ons.

If you are a more advanced user, you may want to consider Google Chrome, which has instant access to a number of useful functions. These include Google books, blogger, scholar search and many more. You can also install a Google search tab on your menu bar, making for more efficient surfing. Chrome has good security and speed, making it viable option. The important thing is to consider what functions you use the most and what would benefit you while surfing and working.

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