Thread: I Do Not Want Google Changing My Site Content!

Now I really can't stand Google anymore, they are trying to now change the way site visitors view your own site content.

Who the hell is Google, to add anything to any of my sites content!

Here is a Quote from an Article Describing what Google is Trying to do:

Is Google going to add their own links to your web pages? A recent patent application of Google indicates that this might be coming. The name of the patent is "Enhanced document browsing with automatically generated links to relevant information". It is an update of the patent application that Google filed in 2006.

Read more: Is Google going add their own links to your website content?

After reading the article, it explains that Google is trying to change and have free complete reign over how any one particular site visitor views your webpages.

This means that they can include, any links they want, any phrases they want, any content they want to put ON YOUR SITE!

After all of the hard work and investment I put into my sites, who the hell is Google to come around and change how my sites look, even worse what links I have put on my pages!

I designed my sites the way that I want to because they are my sites, Google does not own my sites, I do!

If this does go into effect I will officially uninstall Google Toolbar from all of my browser and never use any of their services again, including Google Search or any other property that they own, I.E. Youtube, Blogger, Wave...etc.

Thanks, Please Comment

BiologyWebmaster

The abstract didn't say anything about this being used on other people's pages. It just says "documents". It doesn't say who's documents, specifically. This might be a bit blown out of proportion.

Though, I wouldn't be shocked if Google tried to edit people's content. The article mentions this would be technically feasible if the Google toolbar is installed since it tracks so much data. I wonder if the built-in Firefox search bar (not the installable toolbar) is capable of doing the same thing.

Originally Posted by vectro

The abstract didn't say anything about this being used on other people's pages. It just says "documents". It doesn't say who's documents, specifically.

Just below the abstract, the article mentions this quote as well!

Google might enter simple text links on your pages, they might link existing content or they might add whole new paragraphs on your web pages. Technically, all of this is possible. However, since there are several documents about this topic, it seems that they are serious about this.

Google might enter simple text links on your pages, they might link existing content or they might add whole new paragraphs on your web pages. Technically, all of this is possible. However, since there are several documents about this topic, it seems that they are serious about this.

It says they "might". I don't think there is any solid evidence of Google's intentions one way or the other. I'll definitely keep my eyes open, though. I won't be happy if they do that.

I think Google is going to increase it's search relevancy by displaying some links on keywords so that rather than searching over all the pages in Google SERP, people can navigate from one website to another using those links.

As far as the technical side is concern it is possible through Document Object Model.

Originally Posted by riddic

I think Google is going to increase it's search relevancy by displaying some links on keywords so that rather than searching over all the pages in Google SERP, people can navigate from one website to another using those links.

As far as the technical side is concern it is possible through Document Object Model.

I hope they don't do that.

Don't be silly, Google can't do that without express permission from the website owner. Google does not own the Internet or anything (even though many people seem to believe they do...), there is no way they can change your site content without you putting some kind of code on your site, and even then they wouldn't do it without benefits to you (e.g. like infolinks on this forum - links are added to keywords to generate advertising and revenue for the site)

Originally Posted by tsdesigns

Don't be silly, Google can't do that without express permission from the website owner. Google does not own the Internet or anything (even though many people seem to believe they do...), there is no way they can change your site content without you putting some kind of code on your site, and even then they wouldn't do it without benefits to you (e.g. like infolinks on this forum - links are added to keywords to generate advertising and revenue for the site)

That's why I was being skeptical in posts #2 and #4. Also, the article is only one site. I haven't heard about this from anywhere else. Google hasn't even given any indication they wanted to hijack people's content, either. This patent could just be for AdSense. It's more likely that they would want to enhance that.

The only thing that made it slightly plausible is that the toolbar could be used to change how pages are displayed, but again there's no real indication Google intends on doing that.

Originally Posted by riddic

people can navigate from one website to another using those links.

As far as the technical side is concern it is possible through Document Object Model.

Maybe I just have certain qualms with Google trying to own the internet, but I like your view on it, but I personally do not agree.

Google might come out and say that to the public, with the facade of it, being more navigational and helpful to site visitors.

But in my mind this still sounds shady and evil, if they can change and control what links appear on any webmaster's sites via the toolbar, I think this is an attempt by Google to increase their own revenue via placing links that will pay them money, because Google will be the one placing these links, not the particular webmaster.

Certain adwords users/advertisers/investors might be willing to pay more money to Google, so that they can finally have links appear within site content and not just on banner ads and text links.

Google realizes this and I think this is their way of attempting to do that!

I think Google will do anything that keeps people on their sites and possibly clicking ads. Think of the old image search interface with the bar on top that showed a thumbnail and links back Google.

It wouldn't be hard for Google rewrite their outgoing search engine link as a frame. Sort of like what Digg was doing for a while there with the 'digg bar'.

In my opinion Google would be shooting themselves in the foot with webmasters if they tried something like this but I wouldn't put it past them trialing it in select areas.

all crap, google wont affect any other's sites.. and when one uses adsense ads, then google code is in their ads displayed.. that gives no harm to any sites at all..

Originally Posted by Big Dan

but I wouldn't put it past them trialing it in select areas.

Hi,

I wonder what area they would pick that someone wouldn't notice it? The only thing I could see it working on would be sites with little traffic and the webmaster never checked her site or upgraded them. That reminds me I have a few like that.

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Sami

Originally Posted by Sami4u

Hi,

I wonder what area they would pick that someone wouldn't notice it? The only thing I could see it working on would be sites with little traffic and the webmaster never checked her site or upgraded them. That reminds me I have a few like that.

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Sami

I'm thinking they try it in countries where there isn't lots of internet penetration. Think parts of Africa and places like that. They don't know what to expect so a link bar with ads taking them from search result to search result wouldn't be abnormal.

Now these people get used to it Google is making bucks so Google starts expanding the program globally. Who's going to stop them? The answer is nobody. Google's target customer is your average internet searcher. If they make things easier for them by framing search results no amount of belly aching from webmasters will make them stop. Unless they get pimp slapped by the government.

It's all speculation. The article uses words like "might" and "possible".

I don't think, Google can change anything on your website. Even if they want to change, they just can't.

Originally Posted by vectro

It's all speculation. The article uses words like "might" and "possible".

Agreed. I'm just saying that's what I'd do. Introduce it where there's no internet penetration then bring it the US, UK, etc and argue it's a standard practice in other parts of the world.

*takes off evil genius hat*

Originally Posted by Big Dan

Agreed. I'm just saying that's what I'd do. Introduce it where there's no internet penetration then bring it the US, UK, etc

If, hypothetically speaking, Google did that, I wonder how it would play out in oppressive countries that heavily engage in Internet censorship.

Mmm i'm gonna be watching developments very closely now.

Originally Posted by vectro

If, hypothetically speaking, Google did that, I wonder how it would play out in oppressive countries that heavily engage in Internet censorship.

Google would play nice there because of the censorship it's not truly a free market and Google wants a piece of the pie. Look at what they did with China; They made a big huff about pulling out then went right back because because 1/6th (1/8th?) of worlds population is just to big not to grab a piece of that pie.

Originally Posted by Big Dan

Google would play nice there because of the censorship it's not truly a free market and Google wants a piece of the pie. Look at what they did with China; They made a big huff about pulling out then went right back because because 1/6th (1/8th?) of worlds population is just to big not to grab a piece of that pie.

There are 6.69 billion people on planet Earth and 1.32 billion people in China. That's 19.7% of earth's population, but I see exactly what you're saying. They can't leave things alone. Funny thing is those statistics are according to Google, lol.

Now if Google were to try and implement this on their own sites, pages and properties, then I would not have a problem with it, but they better not and try to do this on any one of my websites or webpages!

Another Article Discussing How Google May Try to Implement This New Patent

The question is; where would they use it?
The implementation is somewhat fuzzy though. The discuss displaying the notation separately, with a link and snippet, but also as an in-line link. A link that is added to the content dynamically. How this is proposed to be accomplished is unclear. Obviously Google can’t just start modifying the page without the page owners permission, thus the intent with this patent is somewhat unclear unless implemented on a Google owned property.

Read more: Google dynamic linking | Search Engine Journal

Here is Link to Patent Application Filed by Google; "Enhanced document browsing with automatically generated links to relevant information"

"Google Inc." is mentioned on the patent application as the Assignee and not as one of the investors, odd!

United States Patent: 7698626

:2078: Thanks,

BiologyWebmaster

This is a terrible idea, and I doubt Google will implement it. They will have to back off once they hear some feedback from webmasters. Google is quite OK with backing off, and they have done it many times. Fortunately, they are not that aggressive as they could be, considering their share on the market.