Do you surf the Internet on your phone? If so, you’re not alone. Marketing research company Nielsen reported that by the end of last year, almost half of US mobile phone users owned a smartphone. The powerful Internet browsers and fast connection speeds of current smartphones are encouraging people to use the Internet more on the go. According to the global Web analytics company StatCounter, mobile Internet use has doubled from year to year, climbing from less than 1 percent of total Internet use in 2009 to almost 9 percent in the beginning of 2012.

Google remains the most popular search engine. This article reviews search options available to Google users. Other popular search engines, such as Bing and DuckDuckGo, offer similar functionality but will not be reviewed. Instead, the focus is on unlocking the search power behind Google.

At this point, it’s no secret that we, here at Image Management, take tremendous pride in what we do… and why shouldn’t we? We’re darn good at our trade! All across Southeastern Wisconsin, our company is known for creating websites that are highly original and tailored to fit the unique needs of our clientele. Image Management’s creations are undeniable proof that a professionally designed website is an absolute must for any business that wishes to be taken seriously. Additionally, lightning fast turnaround time puts even the speediest competition to shame.

Thousands of globally situated computers join forces to bring us the World Wide Web. Specific protocols work together to pinpoint any connected computer anywhere in the world. In brief, what happens when a computer-user enters a web address into their address bar is seen below.

Have you ever wondered about the search results that appear in boxes at the top and off to the side of most Google searches? These are actually paid advertisements that are displayed through the Google AdWords service. For a price, Google AdWords can help businesses increase their presence on the Internet and target potential customers.

As Image Management’s administrator, my job does not necessarily entail overseeing our company’s website design division. However, I do feel the need to keep my finger on the pulse of the latest techniques and styles in the ever-changing world of website development. On May 17th, I attended a business exposition in downtown Milwaukee featuring an expert in the field of web design.

When my daughter was in kindergarten, she always wanted to be the first in line. It did not take her long to figure out how to get there: hard work and dedication. Not surprisingly, many of our clients ask us the same question in relation to Google. “How do you get to be first on Google?” Our response? Hard work and dedication.

Chrome, the now three-year-old web browser from Google, appears destined for domination with its rapidly expanding user base. Android phones are now selling at a faster rate than Apple iPhones. Much of this may be attributed to Google’s open attitude in Chrome and Android development. But there is a price to be paid for this flexibility.

Google’s open platform philosophy is generally a good thing. It creates a familiar environment for the people who expand existing functionality through the development of new applications and the customers who download and use those applications.

Modern web browsers offer enhanced computer security while conforming to the latest web standards. Microsoft decided to include mandatory updates to their popular web browser, Internet Explorer, as a part of their Windows Update for the month of January. Internet Explorer can now be updated at the same time as the Windows operating system.

After an intense backlash from major Internet companies such as Google and Wikipedia, as well as millions of grassroots supporters, legislators postponed voting on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP (PIPA) Act. However, they have not rejected the bills completely. Website developers and owners should remain wary of legislation like SOPA and PIPA. These bills are overly vague and place an undue burden on domestic Internet-related companies.