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Lord Google

It is clear without a doubt that Google is the primary search engine in America.


The default term in America for searching something up online is 'googling' something. Very few people 'bing' things. Even fewer people (myself included) know about any other search engines aside from these two. I have only recently become aware of sites such as DuckDuckGo, Wiki.com, or CC Search. Because of Google's popularity and tight grip online, some people might call it a monopoly.

That might be a positive or negative thing. 

On the negative side, the amount of power Google has will certainly make it harder for smaller businesses to be able to become successful online. Many possible search engines may just become one of many sites to never turn a profit, even after years.

Although for some, that may not be an issue. Google has become successful because of how easy it is to use. And it has made the gathering of information so much easier than it has ever been. To some, the benefits of Google outweigh the risks.

Personally, I take the middle ground. I understand the anxieties that many people have concerning Google, and even I don't want them to become a monopoly. Even so, I realize how much I depend on Google in my life. 

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