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They also neglect intent. When I search for something, I want it, at that moment. When I see an ad on my facebook page, it's trying to guess what I want at that
by ohashi 10y ago
They also neglect intent. When I search for something, I want it, at that moment. When I see an ad on my facebook page, it's trying to guess what I want at that moment, but I'm actually doing something else and the ad is simply trying to distract me and convince me I need something at that moment.
- AznHisoka 10y agoYep. Facebook has just as many visitors as Google and makes much less. Sure they know what age I am, that I'm college educated, live in NY, like anime and startups. But would they know I'm suffering from hemorrhoids and need help? That I'm considering an abortion and need a clinic recommendation? I sure as heck ain't broadcasting that in my timeline.
- j1vms 10y agoShit. Hope you get that stuff sorted out, probably deal with the hemorrhoids first. (aside since I assume that was an example! :) [Edit: and in case you aren't, hope you do get that sorted out] Google has better potential for growth, but it still needs to prove it can heavily monetize anything outside of search. That is, find a new business that is competitive with their search revenue, until it's too late. Facebook's first success was monetizing mobile (which Google should have been able to do better than it currently does). Its potential to find new sources of revenue is good but not as great as Google's. Only time will tell if either or both will succeed next. Since potential isn't as good as realized potential of course.