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**Jan** · 12-18-2002, 08:10 PM

For the Aussies www.google.com redirects us to http://www.google.com.au/ now

**Czar** · 12-18-2002, 11:51 PM

Just noticed that. Fortunately, the default selection still has it that the whole web is searched, rather than favoring AU sites.

I've got a number of #1 and first-page listings for popular keywords in the regular Google search, but none of these shows up when the search is restricted to AU. Pity Google doesn't refer to the whois admin record, rather than go by the domain extension or site content to determine a document's source.

**Jan** · 12-18-2002, 11:59 PM

It seems many countries are redirected now, including Canada and Singapore. I guess it takes a load off their servers

**Czar** · 12-19-2002, 12:20 AM

Just a suspicion, but I think it's more a case of Google looking to create a platform through which it's better positioned to sell localized services. While they already offer geo-targeting through AdWords, media buyers and consumers alike may choose to abandon their familiar regional portals once Google rolls out regional news services, search results, ad sales units and the like.

I think these pages will still be served by the thousands upon thousands of servers that Google operate out of their US datacenters, but that may change eventually.

Incidentally, those with memberships at WebmasterWorld may like to read the following thread, entitled 'How does Google work out where a site is located?' for further info on the issue:
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum3/4175.htm
(Sadly, the thread is resticted to members only, and Google hasn't saved a cache of the thread (robots.txt?).

**Jan** · 12-19-2002, 12:34 AM

Not sure if anyone has noticed this before, I don't come to this particular forum very much, but typos also get redirected

(If it has been mentioned, [the typos] my apologies in advance)

www.gogle.com
www.gooogle.com
www.googel.com

OC · 12-19-2002, 11:31 AM

But they still don't have http://www.googol.com/ !

**Czar** · 12-19-2002, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OC
But they still don't have http://www.googol.com/ !

And that's where they got they name.

Guess they know that they can't legally claim ownership to a number, and are happy to settle with the searchbox and text link back.

maddeningcrowds · 12-20-2002, 03:25 AM

There has been a google.co.uk for a long time, but you don't get redirected automatically if you try the .com.

kryton · 01-04-2003, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by maddeningcrowds
There has been a google.co.uk for a long time, but you don't get redirected automatically if you try the .com.

Me too and I'm pleased. Altavista began the downward slide when they started redirecting.

Jarusa · 01-16-2003, 02:58 PM

For those in Australia who for some reason do not like being redirected, if you enter search terms with the google toolbar you are taken to the (old) google.com.

I have only tested this on version 1.1.66-deleon/en of the toolbar.

This may also work for other countries that are currently redirected.

12-18-2002, 11:51 PM	#2
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	Just noticed that. Fortunately, the default selection still has it that the whole web is searched, rather than favoring AU sites. I've got a number of #1 and first-page listings for popular keywords in the regular Google search, but none of these shows up when the search is restricted to AU. Pity Google doesn't refer to the whois admin record, rather than go by the domain extension or site content to determine a document's source. __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

12-18-2002, 11:59 PM	#3
Jan Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beautiful Darwin Posts: 4,752	It seems many countries are redirected now, including Canada and Singapore. I guess it takes a load off their servers __________________ Real Ghost Stories Darwin NT World Travel Forum

12-19-2002, 12:20 AM	#4
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	Just a suspicion, but I think it's more a case of Google looking to create a platform through which it's better positioned to sell localized services. While they already offer geo-targeting through AdWords, media buyers and consumers alike may choose to abandon their familiar regional portals once Google rolls out regional news services, search results, ad sales units and the like. I think these pages will still be served by the thousands upon thousands of servers that Google operate out of their US datacenters, but that may change eventually. Incidentally, those with memberships at WebmasterWorld may like to read the following thread, entitled 'How does Google work out where a site is located?' for further info on the issue: http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum3/4175.htm (Sadly, the thread is resticted to members only, and Google hasn't saved a cache of the thread (robots.txt?). __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

12-19-2002, 12:34 AM	#5
Jan Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beautiful Darwin Posts: 4,752	Not sure if anyone has noticed this before, I don't come to this particular forum very much, but typos also get redirected (If it has been mentioned, [the typos] my apologies in advance) www.gogle.com www.gooogle.com www.googel.com __________________ Real Ghost Stories Darwin NT World Travel Forum

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12-18-2002, 08:10 PM	#1
Jan Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beautiful Darwin Posts: 4,752	Google goes to Aus For the Aussies www.google.com redirects us to http://www.google.com.au/ now __________________ Real Ghost Stories Darwin NT World Travel Forum

12-19-2002, 11:31 AM	#6
OC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 697	But they still don't have http://www.googol.com/ !

12-20-2002, 03:25 AM	#8
maddeningcrowds Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 719	There has been a google.co.uk for a long time, but you don't get redirected automatically if you try the .com.

01-16-2003, 02:58 PM	#10
Jarusa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 249	For those in Australia who for some reason do not like being redirected, if you enter search terms with the google toolbar you are taken to the (old) google.com. I have only tested this on version 1.1.66-deleon/en of the toolbar. This may also work for other countries that are currently redirected.

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