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GMail, Thank You For Your Help

Palermo4 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:27:25 GMT

I logged on to GMail today (in Firefox) and observed a message indicating my experience might be slower due to Firebug being enabled.

What I enjoyed about my experience is that the GMail team did not stop there. After following a "fix it" link I was brought to the following set of directions:

Then I received confirmation that the Firebug would not hinder my GMail experience:

I enjoy using applications that take the initiative to solve problems I may not have even known about. I think this is an excellent example of improving UX.

PrimeCondition Is Number One In Google And Live

Palermo4 — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:49:41 GMT

My first test for comparison (between Google and Live) was based on searching for custom audio workouts. The screenshots below reveal the results:

Either way, www.PrimeCondition.com is regarded as the first choice for anyone searching for custom audio workouts!

The Search Challenge Begins

Palermo4 — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:55:00 GMT

After my blog about Custom Google Search Engines, I was challenged to give Live.com a chance. Since I use two browsers (IE7 and FireFox), I thought I would make Live the default for IE7, and keep Google the default for FireFox. I will now "double search" and see for myself how Live stacks up. According to the screenshot below, resistance may be futile!

Of course, I clicked OK...

Google Custom Search Engine

Palermo4 — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:28:16 GMT

Don't bother trying to create the next search engine. Why not use the best one out there.

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2006/10/eureka-your-own-search-engine-has.html