How Does Google Work? Get Answers Here

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Start date Aug 18, 2012
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In summary, Google collects information through its various services and tracking technologies, and determines search results using complex algorithms and personalized data. They prioritize privacy and security through strict policies and constant updates. Google makes money primarily through advertising, but also has other revenue streams such as cloud services and hardware sales.

Aug 18, 2012

prane

I've heard before that the process involves determining the eigenvalues of a system of a equation in the form of a matrix but I know very little about what actually goes on and I was hoping somebody could enlighten me.

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Aug 18, 2012

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_page_rank

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1. How does Google collect information?

Google collects information through its search engine, as well as through its other services such as Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube. They also collect data from third-party websites through their tracking technologies like cookies and web beacons.

2. How does Google determine search results?

Google uses complex algorithms to analyze and rank web pages based on relevance and quality. This includes factors such as keywords, backlinks, and user engagement. They also personalize results based on a user's search history and location.

3. How does Google handle privacy and security?

Google has strict privacy policies in place to protect user data. They use encryption to secure data transmission and regularly update their security protocols. They also offer features such as two-factor authentication to enhance account security.

4. How frequently does Google update its search algorithms?

Google updates its search algorithms constantly, with major updates happening a few times a year. They also make smaller updates on a daily basis to improve the accuracy and relevance of search results.

5. How does Google make money?

Google primarily makes money through advertising, with the majority of its revenue coming from its AdWords platform. They also have other revenue streams such as Google Cloud services, hardware sales, and subscription services like YouTube Premium.