12 things you didn’t know about Google Doodles
Every August, Jessica Yu and a carefully selected committee of Googlers from various backgrounds begin the delicate — and joyful — process of choosing which Google Doodles will appear on…
More content by people, for people in Search
Many of us have experienced the frustration of visiting a web page that seems like it has what we’re looking for, but doesn’t live up to our expectations. The content…
Survey shows how people decide what to trust online
Alex Mahadevan is director of MediaWiseat the Poynter Institute. He has taught digital media literacy to thousands of middle and high schoolers, and has trained hundreds of journalists from around…
New ways we’re helping you find high-quality information
People turn to Google every day for information in the moments that matter most. Sometimes that’s to look for the best recipe for dinner, other times it’s to check the…
How we’re improving search results when you use quotes
Sometimes people know they absolutely, positively only want webpages that mention a particular word or phrase. For example, maybe you want to find out about phone chargers but only those…
Supporting Asian-owned businesses in your community
When I was 5, our family moved from New York City to the countryside outside of the city. My brother and I were the only kids of Asian descent in…
Our 5 Doodle for Google finalists illustrate self-care
Since we opened up submissions for the 14th annual Doodle for Google student contest, tens of thousands of K-12 students across 54 U.S. states and territories illustrated their answers to…
Suicide prevention resources on Google Search
Three out of four people in the United States come to the internet first with questions about their health and wellness. The pandemic has exacerbated the need for high-quality, timely…
Taking pride in our businesses
A couple of years ago, my partner and I moved to Kentucky, not knowing anyone in the state. Before moving, I extensively researched local websites and online magazines, trying to…
Supporting evolving COVID information needs
COVID-19 has transformed the way we live, work and interact with each other. Over the course of the pandemic, finding timely, reliable and locally relevant information has been critically important,…