malcolm coles

More evidence that Google has changed how it handles spelling errors. It is now fixing spelling in autocomplete (the list of suggestions it offers as you start to type in the web-based search form).

Unlike yesterday’s example, where Google was just deciding for itself which version of alternative, correct spellings you meant, I approve of this – partly because it’s helpful, and partly because the user retains control (so they can search for wrong spellings if they want to).

Tags: autosuggest, google, seo, spelling

There are several ways you can use Google to find out what terms people are searching for, and how popular those search terms are.

I’ve used them to check search terms related to The X Factor (ITV’s talent show) – and I reckon Google Insights is better than the Google Adwords Keywords tool.

Tags: autosuggest, google, reviews, seo, x factor

Google’s autosuggest feature has some interesting suggestons for Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Prince Charles, Michael Jackson and Jade Goody.

Tags: autosuggest, google