Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training

NetEmpire · 03-01-2012, 08:54 PM

On Thursday Google launched a program called "California Get Your Business Online" that offers small businesses the opportunity to get a free customizable website, as well as access to in-person training on how to build a successful online business. Google will buy the domain name and provide free hosting for the first year, then businesses will pay $2 monthly for the domain name and $4.99 monthly for Web hosting.

www.CaliforniaGetOnline.com

wilder1047 · 03-01-2012, 09:11 PM

They've done this in a few cities prior to this launch.

I don't know how much traction it's getting.. there's always been free website builders out there, but few people want to actually hunker down and do it.

I signed up for it to see what it was all about, and it does mention ways to get found online, it gives the DIY route but also recommends outsourcing to a professional, as the SEO landscape is constantly changing.

I don't think it gets any better then 3rd party validation for our services then getting it from Google themselves.

HvilleSEO · 03-01-2012, 09:13 PM

They have domains for all 50 states I believe (stategetonline.com)

It launched in Texas sometime last year.

NetEmpire · 03-02-2012, 08:15 AM

Google is planning to really blitz media with their California offering, where the previous markets North Carolina, Michigan and Georgia, were testing grounds and much smaller.

Seantrepreneur · 03-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Google is always up to something. This would be great except I agree with what we mentioned above. Business owners just don't have the time to sit in front of their computer and build a website. They wouldn't even know where to start. Even if there is training available to them they are still going to have to commit a substantial amount of time to doing this which they just don't have.

I'm anxious to see how this turns out.

Sean

NetEmpire · 03-02-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seantrepreneur

Google is always up to something. This would be great except I agree with what we mentioned above. Business owners just don't have the time to sit in front of their computer and build a website. They wouldn't even know where to start. Even if there is training available to them they are still going to have to commit a substantial amount of time to doing this which they just don't have.

I'm anxious to see how this turns out.

Sean

I know of 2 businesses, that allowed Google to manage their PPC and Google almost bankrupted them.

Seantrepreneur · 03-02-2012, 08:56 AM

That doesn't surprise me at all. I found one company that was having Yoodle.com manage their PPC account and they were bidding on keywords in Portland, Maine. Their office is in Portland, Oregon and they do not provide services nationally... Talk about throwing money away.

Sean

mojo1 · 03-02-2012, 09:22 AM

I just saw this on my home page in Georgia.

"New! Get your business online with Google"

georgiagetonline.com forwards to Georgia Get Your Business Online

This a case of half empty or half full.

It's great to see the validation and confirmation for us as consultants that businesses in large numbers are still not on the internet and to have Google make a big push in this area.

Additionally, the partnership between Google and Intuit should be followed and assessed as I'm sure there is plenty of room for improvement from an Intuit style website.

Forge ahead optimists and get your rebuttals together because I'm sure free Google Intuit websites will now be mentioned quite a lot now from the mouths of local business owners.

vndnbrgj · 03-02-2012, 04:00 PM

This was being promoted heavily in Michigan last year.
On TV, on the radio, just about everywhere.

Now, they don't do any kind of promotions????

Georgevarg · 03-03-2012, 01:17 AM

Sounds interesting. But as mentioned above, do the business owners have time to do all the SEO thing on their own.I doubt it. For that they need to hire some professionals. Let's see. Only time will tell.

Old Dog New Tricks · 03-03-2012, 01:57 AM

Big Google is playing like Big Wal-Mart and at first it will be something that we all will have to compete with. Google will always be something anyone in Internet marketing will have to deal with and anyone who is breathing will have to also deal with. (Skynet)

But like Wall-Mart, only faster I believe, those that buy from the Giant will find out that the cheap price may not be worth the lack of knowledgeable support and service.
Unless you already know what you want and how it works ahead of time, We all know that Wall-Mart will leave us wanting. (I remember the last time I went shopping for a digital video camera there.)

I see the various "consumer" activity reports out there are showing that Big W-M is not making the sales volume they want. People are slowly wising up.

Just keep doing what you are doing and leverage what Google "is" against them in your approaches and prospecting. Think about it, look for the angles, and read the forums. The piggy with the smarts could honestly say, "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf."

ld Dog

MarkDorrill · 03-03-2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetEmpire

On Thursday Google launched a program called "California Get Your Business Online" that offers small businesses the opportunity to get a free customizable website, as well as access to in-person training on how to build a successful online business. Google will buy the domain name and provide free hosting for the first year, then businesses will pay $2 monthly for the domain name and $4.99 monthly for Web hosting.

www.CaliforniaGetOnline.com

Its not difficult to offer websites, domains & training in this day in age now is it. The question is how you can add value for businesses that others can't (the bit that isnt so easy for anyone).

hint - most websites look good but something is missing - what is it?

YellowGreenMedia · 03-03-2012, 09:07 AM

I am not worried at all these attempts from Google to monetize their search engine... 95% of what Googles tries turns into bullcrap, just like Google +, that will get nowhere even though they force it upon us.... look at the long list of failures, this is just going to be added to that list...

vndnbrgj · 03-03-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowGreenMedia

I am not worried at all these attempts from Google to monetize their search engine... 95% of what Googles tries turns into bullcrap, just like Google +, that will get nowhere even though they force it upon us.... look at the long list of failures, this is just going to be added to that list...

I strongly disagree....
Google + had more people engaged than Facebook in a quarter of the time.
Not to mention, they are testing how people will rank in the SERPS depending upon G+

NetEmpire · 03-04-2012, 07:28 PM

I think in the long run, any interest Google can generate from small businesses will be a good thing. And most will not want a DIY option, as stated before, they don't have any time to do what they're already doing, or trying to do.

HypeText · 03-04-2012, 07:40 PM

Its part of a national campign Google is doing: America Get Your Business Online

Every state has a domain forwarding to a subfolder on the main site.

YellowGreenMedia · 03-05-2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vndnbrgj

I strongly disagree....
Google + had more people engaged than Facebook in a quarter of the time.
Not to mention, they are testing how people will rank in the SERPS depending upon G+

But how many of them are really using it, i don't see people here liking G+ a lot, especially with all the privacy issues lately, and it is just a matter of time that Google is going to screw this up.. i will take any bet on this

KateStevensB · 03-05-2012, 06:53 AM

I don't think Google+ has already outnumbered Facebook.

03-01-2012, 08:54 PM	#1
NetEmpire Marketing Technologist Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training On Thursday Google launched a program called "California Get Your Business Online" that offers small businesses the opportunity to get a free customizable website, as well as access to in-person training on how to build a successful online business. Google will buy the domain name and provide free hosting for the first year, then businesses will pay $2 monthly for the domain name and $4.99 monthly for Web hosting. www.CaliforniaGetOnline.com

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wilder1047 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Everywhere Posts: 326 Thanks: 86 Thanked 106 Times in 62 Posts Contact Info	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training They've done this in a few cities prior to this launch. I don't know how much traction it's getting.. there's always been free website builders out there, but few people want to actually hunker down and do it. I signed up for it to see what it was all about, and it does mention ways to get found online, it gives the DIY route but also recommends outsourcing to a professional, as the SEO landscape is constantly changing. I don't think it gets any better then 3rd party validation for our services then getting it from Google themselves.

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HvilleSEO Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 25 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training They have domains for all 50 states I believe (stategetonline.com) It launched in Texas sometime last year.

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NetEmpire Marketing Technologist Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training Google is planning to really blitz media with their California offering, where the previous markets North Carolina, Michigan and Georgia, were testing grounds and much smaller.

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Seantrepreneur Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 534 Thanks: 13 Thanked 137 Times in 105 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training Google is always up to something. This would be great except I agree with what we mentioned above. Business owners just don't have the time to sit in front of their computer and build a website. They wouldn't even know where to start. Even if there is training available to them they are still going to have to commit a substantial amount of time to doing this which they just don't have. I'm anxious to see how this turns out. Sean
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Seantrepreneur Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 534 Thanks: 13 Thanked 137 Times in 105 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training That doesn't surprise me at all. I found one company that was having Yoodle.com manage their PPC account and they were bidding on keywords in Portland, Maine. Their office is in Portland, Oregon and they do not provide services nationally... Talk about throwing money away. Sean
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mojo1 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 414 Thanks: 495 Thanked 144 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training I just saw this on my home page in Georgia. "New! Get your business online with Google" georgiagetonline.com forwards to Georgia Get Your Business Online This a case of half empty or half full. It's great to see the validation and confirmation for us as consultants that businesses in large numbers are still not on the internet and to have Google make a big push in this area. Additionally, the partnership between Google and Intuit should be followed and assessed as I'm sure there is plenty of room for improvement from an Intuit style website. Forge ahead optimists and get your rebuttals together because I'm sure free Google Intuit websites will now be mentioned quite a lot now from the mouths of local business owners.

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Georgevarg Warrior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Online Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training Sounds interesting. But as mentioned above, do the business owners have time to do all the SEO thing on their own.I doubt it. For that they need to hire some professionals. Let's see. Only time will tell.

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NetEmpire Marketing Technologist Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Google Offering Free Domains, Websites and Training I think in the long run, any interest Google can generate from small businesses will be a good thing. And most will not want a DIY option, as stated before, they don't have any time to do what they're already doing, or trying to do.

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