How many of you depend on Google for your livelihood? - GoFuckYourself.com

Rob · 03-08-2005, 06:15 PM

If Google were to crash and burn tomorrow how many of you would have to shut your business down?

Google traffic is about 35 - 40% of my traffic so I would take a huge hit. I think I would be able to survive...but it would hurt like a bitch at first! I certainly would have to start pumping a lot more money into marketing.

I just find it amazing at how many companies put 100% of their livelihoods in the hands of Google.

Pendo · 03-08-2005, 06:18 PM

It would take me about 10% of traffic

pornguy · 03-08-2005, 06:21 PM

I would say about 10% as well.

who · 03-08-2005, 06:23 PM

Google seriously used to be 100% of my livelihood. But the fucker killed a whole bunch of my sites and I've been forced to get into other stuff much earlier than I planned. I seriously think there should be laws against Google manually penalising websites.

sumphatpimp · 03-08-2005, 06:37 PM

you are taking a very big chance.
google is a pubicly held company now, anything can happen.

Rorschach · 03-08-2005, 06:58 PM

I just had 90,000 pages dropped so I am feeling quite glum... but nevermind.

If G went belly up people would flock to yahoo... which would be quite good actually.

Alex · 03-08-2005, 06:59 PM

TGPs would hurt 5%
All other sites.

80%

detoxed · 03-08-2005, 07:00 PM

Would have no impact on my traffic or income

PHPdude · 03-08-2005, 07:50 PM

google makes the job of promoting a lot more easier

WiredGuy · 03-08-2005, 08:00 PM

I'd rather not think about it.
WG

pudcat · 03-08-2005, 08:32 PM

People will still search for stuff

warlock5 · 03-08-2005, 08:39 PM

I get better traffic with other search engines. I wouldn't complain if traffic was divided equally between Google, Yahoo, and MSN.

Sosa · 03-08-2005, 08:42 PM

well right now it wouldn't affect all that much, but ask the same question in a few months and I will hopefully have a different answer.

Spunky · 03-08-2005, 08:43 PM

Concentrate on MSN and Yahoo

Kevsh · 03-08-2005, 08:44 PM

I'd be toast - Google accounts for at least 50% of my traffic. When Yahoo was using Google results, even higher.

Live by the sword, die by the sword.

thaifan99 · 03-08-2005, 09:28 PM

70% google here..........lowering that%

03-08-2005, 06:15 PM	#1
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	How many of you depend on Google for your livelihood? If Google were to crash and burn tomorrow how many of you would have to shut your business down? Google traffic is about 35 - 40% of my traffic so I would take a huge hit. I think I would be able to survive...but it would hurt like a bitch at first! I certainly would have to start pumping a lot more money into marketing. I just find it amazing at how many companies put 100% of their livelihoods in the hands of Google. __________________

03-08-2005, 06:21 PM	#3
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	I would say about 10% as well. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

03-08-2005, 06:59 PM	#7
Alex So Fucking Banned (YEA!!) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 10,963	TGPs would hurt 5% All other sites. 80% __________________ Care about me? Who? Me! Who?

03-08-2005, 07:50 PM	#9
PHPdude Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,164	google makes the job of promoting a lot more easier __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

03-08-2005, 08:00 PM	#10
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,486	I'd rather not think about it. WG __________________ I play with Google.

03-08-2005, 06:18 PM	#2
Pendo Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,179	It would take me about 10% of traffic

03-08-2005, 06:23 PM	#4
who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	Google seriously used to be 100% of my livelihood. But the fucker killed a whole bunch of my sites and I've been forced to get into other stuff much earlier than I planned. I seriously think there should be laws against Google manually penalising websites.

03-08-2005, 06:37 PM	#5
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	you are taking a very big chance. google is a pubicly held company now, anything can happen.

03-08-2005, 06:58 PM	#6
Rorschach So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,579	I just had 90,000 pages dropped so I am feeling quite glum... but nevermind. If G went belly up people would flock to yahoo... which would be quite good actually.

03-08-2005, 07:00 PM	#8
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	Would have no impact on my traffic or income

03-08-2005, 08:32 PM	#11
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03-08-2005, 08:39 PM	#12
warlock5 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Uranus Posts: 2,808	I get better traffic with other search engines. I wouldn't complain if traffic was divided equally between Google, Yahoo, and MSN.

03-08-2005, 08:42 PM	#13
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	well right now it wouldn't affect all that much, but ask the same question in a few months and I will hopefully have a different answer.

03-08-2005, 08:43 PM	#14
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	Concentrate on MSN and Yahoo __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

03-08-2005, 08:44 PM	#15
Kevsh Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TO Posts: 8,619	I'd be toast - Google accounts for at least 50% of my traffic. When Yahoo was using Google results, even higher. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

03-08-2005, 09:28 PM	#16
thaifan99 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London UK Posts: 3,029	70% google here..........lowering that% __________________ ARE YOU A FAMILY MEMBER? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT!