Google has a new ad campaign in the NY subways!
“You live in Peoria.
Do you really need a plumber from New York?
We didn’t think so. Imagine the service charge for a start. That’s why search engines, including Google, give you results based on your city or region.
They can do this by using your computer’s IP address. It’s a number like 209.85.229.147, which acts like a zip code to tell them the rough area your computer is in.”
They just want to help you out, guys! Google’s providing much better customer service!
Sigh…