I called Google today to interview them...

Discussion in 'Google' started by Melissa, Sep 1, 2006.

  1. #1
    I told them I am a writer and I wanted to write a piece about the recent problems at Google. They asked what kinds of problems; I mentioned:

    Dropping tons of pages from websites
    search functions not working the same
    problems within Google account menus
    websites having all their pages indexed one day and then not the next then again.

    They sent me to their press department which said they would have someone contact me. How many think that will ever happen? :p
     
    Melissa, Sep 1, 2006 IP
  2. The_FoX

    The_FoX Peon

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    #2
    i dont think that it will happen.
     
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  3. xtreme fever

    xtreme fever Active Member

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    #3
    i don't know but keep us updated
     
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  4. sundaybrew

    sundaybrew Numerati

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    #4

    Google has the own , pr ( public relations ) department / staff

    You could just start a blog, and submit it to digg. etc
     
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  5. DavidF

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    #5
    It probably wont happen.
     
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  6. Melissa

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    #6
    I know it won't happen, but at least I got to speak with someone and mention my irritation :)
     
    Melissa, Sep 1, 2006 IP
  7. The_FoX

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    #7
    cheers to you melissa - thats a good step taken!
     
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  8. Melissa

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    Guess what? They called. They asked a few questions and then said they would send my info to a person that would call. Anyone have any questions you want me to ask? ;-)
     
    Melissa, Sep 1, 2006 IP
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    kevinn Active Member

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    #9
    Ask them why there millions of pages of spam
     
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  10. biziboy

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    #10
    I think everyone said that it wont happen....
    just proves what an absolutely amazing company google is :)
    i <3 google
     
    biziboy, Sep 1, 2006 IP
  11. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    #11
    You can add to the list:

    Keyword Searches not yielding relavent results:eek:

    Good luck on the interview, if you get it.:rolleyes:
     
    Mia, Sep 1, 2006 IP
  12. ketan9

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    That's cool Melissa. Never thought they would respond to you! Congratulations for stepping forward and making your point
     
    ketan9, Sep 1, 2006 IP
  13. maha

    maha Well-Known Member

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    If you work for the Wall Street Journal or similiar... I bet they'll get you the answer you want!

     
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  14. Melissa

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    I am sure it will be after the weekend, but now I have the "secret" phone number so I can just keep calling :)
     
    Melissa, Sep 1, 2006 IP
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    #15
    You might ask them about the old results (as per the other thread you started).

    And ask what happened on June 27th (and later data-pushes)? What constitutes a 'bad' data push. When are they going to repair it?
     
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    #16
    ask about having a "real" blog- to answer all queries about when PR update will occur etc...that will save some threads :p
     
    jamesplato, Sep 1, 2006 IP
  17. PoohBear88

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    #17
    Put in a good word for me :)
     
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  18. [*-AnOnYmOuS-*]

    [*-AnOnYmOuS-*] Active Member

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    #18
    With Google it's a "You don't call us.. We call you" situation.. So good luck.. :D
     
    [*-AnOnYmOuS-*], Sep 1, 2006 IP
  19. guybrush

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    #19
    tell em you're doing a cover story on "bad data pushes".
     
    guybrush, Sep 2, 2006 IP
  20. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    #20
    Tell them im onto them and its now just a matter of time before i... ;)
     
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