For the past month, I have been lucky enough to work as an intern on the Google Maps API team in Sydney. I’ve had a great time so far, and I’m looking forward to my remaining two months. For now, I’d like to share with you the fruits of my first project, which was to...Read More

This is the third post in a series on optimising mobile websites for conversions. The previous two posts covered Content Prioritisation and White Space.In Summary: Buttons rule on mobile devices. The rule of thumb means that big, well spaced buttons with clear calls to action will likely result in more conversions.Before looking at how buttons...Read More

At Google, we are passionate about speed and making the web faster, and from first hand experience, we are glad to see that many website owners share the same goal. A faster web is better for both users and businesses – faster pages lead to better user experience and improved conversions. The first step in...Read More

Map of the Week: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Google Maps API Why we like it: This Google Maps API implementation really speaks to the versatility of the API and breadth of the Google Maps API developer ecosystem! From small personal projects to exciting start-ups and high-performance cars, the Google Maps API can be used by...Read More

One of the best line-ups in music? Three days of live concerts?  In the desert?  Say yes to Coachella 2012, coming to you all weekend on YouTube!  Since 2001, the the Coachella Music and Arts festival has brought thousands of fans to southern California to kick off the music festival season in style.  For the...Read More