froogle will have a name change

Discussion in 'Shopping' started by massiva, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. #1
    I've found an article which says that Froogle will get a new name: "Google Product Search"

    here is the origonal article:
    http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/1533

    (this is not mine site and I'm not promoting it)
     
    massiva, Apr 22, 2007 IP
  2. pwhite

    pwhite Peon

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    #2
    probably for the best as froogle doesn't mean anything to most people
     
    pwhite, Apr 23, 2007 IP
  3. 007

    007 Well-Known Member

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    Well Froogle is a pun of the word "frugal" which basically means to save money. I can see why Google would change the name though. They want the "Google" name recognition to benefit them. :)
     
    007, Apr 23, 2007 IP
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    Not Registered Well-Known Member

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    Froogle initials were taken from:
    FRom Google
     
    Not Registered, Apr 23, 2007 IP
  5. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    #5
    Damn, "Froogle" was a great name.
     
    Will.Spencer, Apr 23, 2007 IP
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    Its gone on the UK site, just says search for products now
     
    Diablos, Apr 23, 2007 IP
  7. massiva

    massiva Active Member

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    #7
    I agree, Froogle is gr8 name,
    Maybe I can buy that name from Google:D
     
    massiva, Apr 23, 2007 IP
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    tradeya Notable Member

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    It already changed. now when you typed froogle it will redirect to www.google.com/products Maybe i'm the only one who think "froogle" is a lame name XD
     
    tradeya, May 10, 2007 IP