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31 May 2007
Sexes look at Google differently
Men are more likely than women to criticise Google according to the results of a new survey.
In a poll of more than one thousand internet users, who were asked whether they thought the search engine was too commercial, there was a 12% difference in the responses between the sexes.
The survey by bigmouthmedia found that 35% of men, as opposed to only 23% of women said they had deep uncertainties about the search engine and especially its privacy intentions.
A spokesman for the company said the public's view of Google is an important indicator as opinion hints at possible future shifts in market share.
But an industry insider questioned why public opinion may be becoming less forgiving of Google.
Chris Sherman of SearchEngineLand said all successful companies go through similar evolutionary phases. When they're young and innovative, they can do no wrong - especially if they're changing things in a positive way and providing benefits that were previously costly or unavailable.
As the company matures, he added, some companies begin to grumble and the company inevitably makes mistakes that cause once loving customers pain or inconvenience.
