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Google Wants To Play Nice! Kudos to Google!

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As a follow-up to our most recent post entitled, “Google’s Anthem: Every Step You Take, I ‘ll Be Watching You”, here is a pleasant surprise from the company. It appears that Google is trying to make nice.

 

We were searching for Christies’ Real Estate in Naples, Florida while not logged in to our Google account (our preferred mode of search). Suddenly, we saw a notice “in the upper right corner of the screen. It was a prompt stating, “Google gives you the tools to control your privacy and security—Visit My Account”.

 

We are delighted that they are making these tools readily available, i.e., easy to find.  Kudos, Google!

 

Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-

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Comments(25)

Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I have received that in email too, Alexandra. It's a lot to go through and I'm taking it in short bites 

Jun 10, 2015 11:10 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Ron and Alexandra Seigel There seems to be a subtle push from within Google to make their systems more visible and user-friendly. We shall see if this is just a real effort, or a blip.

Jun 10, 2015 11:12 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

R & A, It is still on my list of things to do. Thanks for reminding me. Sometimes I don't move as quickly as I should.

Bill Roberts

Jun 10, 2015 11:40 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Alexandra and Ron -- consumer friendly -- who would have thought?  

Good to know.

Jun 10, 2015 11:59 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Could they be doing a CYA thing.....no matter, it's a good idea for them to hole the dike of  private information.

Jun 11, 2015 12:14 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Yes, that sounds really nice of them and I still haven't been able to go back and read your other post yet, haha.  It is bookmarked and I still plan to do it, just been swamped lately.

Jun 11, 2015 12:28 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

There is a public backlash slowly building against our privacy being constantly invaded. I hope this transparency continues. 

Jun 11, 2015 01:11 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

I saw that the other day...was too busy to click on it. Guess I ought to go back, huh?

Jun 11, 2015 01:12 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I also received this notice. All of us need to take the time to check our security settings.

Jun 11, 2015 01:31 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Good for you - appreciate kudos when it's deserved and nice timing after yesterday's  post.  

 

I hear you're stuck waiting for fuel to be syphoned off the plane. Annoying, but I guess you're going to have some time to read, reflect, ? ;) I know you'll be happy to arrive home. Quincy is watching the clock. 

Jun 11, 2015 02:24 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron & Alexandra - as I work my way through those settings, I find myself wondering whether I might be missing out on something by letting Google know me as well as possible and seeing what they do with that information. Having web content, and maybe even marketing efforts, customized for my needs and interests might not be all bad. I'm not ready to do that - just wondering about it.

Jun 11, 2015 02:27 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  Google has always been my first choice

Jun 11, 2015 02:40 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Interesting... I need to check this out!

Hope you have a great day

Jun 11, 2015 08:58 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hannah Williams just read some info as to why Google is being nice, they are about to get their behind kicked.  I just need to some research to verify the facts, can't spew something with all the facts.

Dick Greenberg let me simplify for you,  do you want to make lots of money in real estate or let Google in on your personna?  This stuff is not going to make the big bucks...A

Jun 11, 2015 09:01 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes 

I got 8 comments done, and could not believe the stupidity of all this, particularly when the truck was full, they sent for another truck.  In Houston International, there was this truck only.  Then they had to unload the truck to have it come back aned fill up.

 We got to LAX and from the plane the freeway had become a parking lot.  We took the ocean route, and decided to stop in at our friends restaurant for one of the best pastas and a glass of Pinot Grigio, topped with double espressos for the road.  (I will share the pasta with all later)

By the time we finished lunch the freeway cleared up, and it was a joy to see Quincy bounding down the stairs to greet us.

A

Jun 11, 2015 09:07 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Great news Ron & Alexandra, do you that would be great if the big shots are Goggle were reading Active Rain and your blog and acted upon it.

Jun 11, 2015 10:33 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Alexandra and Ron,

           Good for google we'll see how long it lasts! Have fun in Naples! I had the same thought as Noah Seidenberg above did!

Jun 11, 2015 11:36 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning A & R. Great job with your post! I should spend time tweaking setting when it comes to every social media venue that I participate with. Thank you for the heads up.

Jun 11, 2015 06:51 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel,

Thanks for the post..really appreciate you letting know what you discover concerning privacy settings. Bookmarked!

Jun 11, 2015 10:21 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

I can never remember my google account name or password...  I am googled doomed...  thank you !

Jun 12, 2015 04:05 PM