Google's 23rd Anniversary, Here are a Series of Facts and History of the World's Largest Search Engine

Kapanlagi.com - Google's anniversary this year falls on September 27, 2021. After a long journey since its establishment in 1998, Google has become the world's largest main search engine technology for internet users.

The history of Google as a company engaged in internet services and products began 23 years ago. Google's anniversary from year to year always brings a new appearance in the form of a special logo or Doodle. Usually, the Doodle for Google's anniversary is displayed on the logo or homepage.

No wonder if today you see a different appearance of the Google logo and Google homepage. According to its age, this year's Google anniversary Doodle is shaped like a number 23 cake.

Exploring the history of Google, which is celebrating its 23rd anniversary, here are some facts that you need to know. Moreover, Google has now transformed into the number one internet technology company in the world. The following facts and history of Google's 23rd anniversary have been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. History of the Establishment of Google

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The brief history of the establishment of Google began with a meeting of its founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page. The initial founders of Google were graduate students at Stanford University who were working on a project called backrub, which later became Google.

There is something interesting about the history of the establishment of Google before it was officially launched. The name Google was actually obtained after a misspelling of the domain name Googol.com, which was typed as Google.com. Yes, initially the founders wanted to use the name Googol, which means the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. According to history, this name was chosen in accordance with their vision and mission, which is to manage useful information worldwide and make it accessible to everyone.

However, in the end, the name Google became the official name for their company, which was established on September 4, 1998. The establishment of Google attracted several investors, one of whom was Andy Bechtosheim, who gave a check to the Google founders for $100,000. Thus, the company named Google LLC was established.

The first Google office was established in Menlo Park, California, owned by Susan Wojcicki, who is currently the CEO of YouTube. Google grew rapidly and became a global company. The next office relocation was centralized in Mountain View, California.

2. Changes to Google's Birthday

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The history of Google as a multinational company in the field of internet services and products is quite long. Although officially established on September 4, 1998, its birthday was previously celebrated on a different date.

This mainly happened in the first seven years after its establishment. For example, on its sixth birthday, it was celebrated on September 7. While in 2005, Google celebrated its birthday on September 26.

However, after the change in the date of Google's birthday celebration, it was finally determined in 2006 that Google's birthday falls on September 27. That is why every year, that date is celebrated as Google's birthday.

3. Early Google Doodle

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A doodle is an image consisting of random or sometimes abstract lines. However, doodles can also have specific meanings. Just like Google, it uses doodles for its logo or homepage.

The first Google doodle actually existed in 1998, appearing among its logos. The Google doodle was a picture of stick figures. The first Google doodle was not just a mere image, but it conveyed a message to visitors or users that Google's staff was participating in the Burning Man Festival.

Nowadays, doodles have become a distinctive feature of Google, which can be seen on its homepage to convey a special message on important or historical days. For example, today, September 27, 2021, as Google's birthday, there is a doodle cake with the number 23 written on it.

4. Types and Products of Google Services

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Google provides various types and products of services that can be used by everyone. It is because of the sophistication of these services and products that Google is widely used by anyone around the world. Among the types and products of Google services are as follows.

There are advertising products such as Google Adsense and Google Adwords.

There are search engine products such as Google Search, Google Maps, Google Earth.

Google communication products such as Google Mail (Gmail), Google Drive, Google Docs, or Google Chrome.

Developing Android software.

There are Google Video, Google Analytics, Google SMS, and Google+.

5. Becoming the Number One Website in the World

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Google has become the most popular website and is widely used by everyone in the world. It is no wonder that Google is the number one website in the world. In fact, according to Alexa, Google still holds the title of being the most accessed and visited website in the world.

As a technology-based company providing internet services and products, Google has gained a lot of profits. According to Kompas.com, Google's parent company, Alphabet, generated revenue of up to 55.3 billion US dollars, equivalent to Rp 801.85 trillion, in the first three months or quarter 1 of 2021.

So, that is the history of Google and its facts as it celebrates its 23rd anniversary. Various Google services and products are still the favorites of internet users worldwide.

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