Google's IPO
There has been plenty written about the proposed of Google's impending IPO but what about the company's ability to continue its stature as the Web's ultimate search engine? There have been many proponents - including myself - that there are a growing number of search rivals already on the scene or poised to enter the market. The contenders include Microsoft, which is upgrading its search tools, and smallers players such as Teoma and Vivisimo. That said, Google has become the default search choice, and it will take something significantly superior to knock it off. Frankly, I haven't seen anything even remotely intriguing. The question, however, is whether Google's strength as a favorite search engine will be enough to maintain its financial growth. If the answer is “no”, Google investors could find themselves searching for “Internet hype” and discover the company's IPO tops the list.
