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Mutt · 05-26-2007, 06:47 AM

why do they google the complete URL like 'www.dawsonmiller.com'? what are they expecting rather than just searching 'dawson miller' like most people do? there are over 1000 'www.dawsonmiller.com' searches on Google so far in May.

RawAlex · 05-26-2007, 06:49 AM

You have to accept the simple fact: Surfers are dumb. Well, not dubm, just not informed. For them, the google search box and the address bar are all the same thing. My Brother in law does it all the time, I tell him to go to a site, and he searches for it on google by entering the URL I give him.

There are no shortage of people like that. Get use to it.

XMaster · 05-26-2007, 06:51 AM

+ enter URL in googlebar and you gonna be redirected to the site !

markz08 · 05-26-2007, 06:51 AM

sometimes, that keyword shows different results on google. thats the reason why they type the full url. well anyway, maybe they don't know the use of the address bar.. =)

Sosa · 05-26-2007, 06:52 AM

Alot of the older generation of people I see do that all time. When we had our computer repair service going, they would always be like I goto google and type my address in. They think *google* is their computer

Martin3 · 05-26-2007, 06:52 AM

They got some many damn tool bars installed they don't know where their address bar is anymore.

Mutt · 05-26-2007, 06:52 AM

that's what i thought but there is some trick i remember that surfers use google to backdoor themselves into a members area - i still don't how that is possible.

Viper2K1 · 05-26-2007, 06:52 AM

no, they're just preventing the url to show up in their history

polish_aristocrat · 05-26-2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

there are over 1000 'www.dawsonmiller.com' searches on Google so far in May.

url to some tool showing such things?

polish_aristocrat · 05-26-2007, 06:59 AM

ah ok i didnt realise you're talking about your pornsite, heh

scottybuzz · 05-26-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

why do they google the complete URL like 'www.dawsonmiller.com'? what are they expecting rather than just searching 'dawson miller' like most people do? there are over 1000 'www.dawsonmiller.com' searches on Google so far in May.

My mother isnt good at the internet. She never uses the address bar she always uses the google box.

And it always gets her so no problemo.

scottybuzz · 05-26-2007, 07:10 AM

But to answer your question why she does it?

Hmm well I have always told her that when she needs to find something she is to use google. So she doesnt really have a use for the address bar.

bonkerz2007 · 05-26-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RawAlex

You have to accept the simple fact: Surfers are dumb. Well, not dubm, just not informed. For them, the google search box and the address bar are all the same thing. My Brother in law does it all the time, I tell him to go to a site, and he searches for it on google by entering the URL I give him.

There are no shortage of people like that. Get use to it.

I've seen some toolbar search boxes that hide the address bar so surfers are stuck "searching" for their site.

Clients call all the time asking why another site shows up when they type in their web address (new sites). I thought it was some advanced form of hacking until i realized they were all using browser search boxes.

To help cut down on calls I buy the keyword "www.whatever-their-domain-is.com" with their search campaigns.

Iron Fist · 05-26-2007, 07:50 AM

I need to start training people to type in "www.dawsonmiller.com?affiliate=sharphead" - now THAT'S that ticket!

DamageX · 05-26-2007, 07:52 AM

They don't. 99% of those are actually type-ins, only Google switches focus to its search box immediately on load, so if they're not looking they type the URL in there. Once the results load, it's easier to click the link to the site than type it in the address bar again. Happens to me too, every now and then.

escorpio · 05-26-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper2K1

no, they're just preventing the url to show up in their history

I was also under the impression people do this to prevent the porn from showing up in their history. I guess some people must use Google as their full time address bar.

The Apprentice · 05-26-2007, 09:06 AM

I search for urls all the time for various reasons.

fallenmuffin · 05-26-2007, 09:08 AM

Honestly, most of them type it in the Google Toolbar textbox thinking its the address bar. Google then redirects them from there.

Also, they're idiots.. i've seen a few google my complete url.

DamageX · 05-26-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Apprentice

I search for urls all the time for various reasons.

Yes, but I'd venture a guess that your purpose is other than surfing them for porn.

fetishblog · 05-26-2007, 09:11 AM

Their browser looks like this:

madawgz · 05-26-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fetishblog

Their browser looks like this:

oh fuck thats funny

needlive · 05-26-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sosa

Alot of the older generation of people I see do that all time. When we had our computer repair service going, they would always be like I goto google and type my address in. They think *google* is their computer

Pornwolf · 05-26-2007, 12:11 PM

Hahahahahahahaha

I have friends that cannot seem to stop themselves from downloading toolbars or whatever else says "Download me"

Dumbasses.

baddog · 05-26-2007, 12:15 PM

Same reason people insist on adding http:// to everything

sumphatpimp · 05-26-2007, 12:20 PM

for the very same reason they google
"what is the phone number for 911"

Yngwie · 05-26-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

for the very same reason they google
"what is the phone number for 911"

everyone should already know that the # is 912.. geez ;)

Dirty Dane · 05-26-2007, 12:34 PM

The reason is quite simple;
Surfers type wrong URL or word, get no or few results, and google suggest the domain. Voila!

DamageX · 05-26-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Dane

The reason is quite simple;
Surfers type wrong URL or word, get no or few results, and google suggest the domain. Voila!

Please tell me you're not THAT dumb.

bonkerz2007 · 05-27-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

Please tell me you're not THAT dumb.

what he said.

u-Bob · 05-27-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fetishblog

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JamesK2 · 05-27-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper2K1

no, they're just preventing the url to show up in their history

Correct

geedub · 05-27-2007, 02:30 PM

they just suck at computing.. i know countless people who call their tower the hard drive. man i just geek the frick out. my one buddy his dad used to be obsessed with this term '3d modem' we would just laugh our asses off as hed get all frusterated on the phone with the dial up's support as to why his modem wasnt working in 3d.

Dirty Dane · 05-27-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

Please tell me you're not THAT dumb.

What do you mean dumb?
Its the same with MSN search, you can disable/enable it in the browser settings. As Google and so on. They suggest a domain (did you mean...), surfers click through, and in your tracker it looks like they typed the www domain but actually its just a suggestion from the search engine.

05-26-2007, 06:47 AM	#1
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Why Do Surfers Google ....... why do they google the complete URL like 'www.dawsonmiller.com'? what are they expecting rather than just searching 'dawson miller' like most people do? there are over 1000 'www.dawsonmiller.com' searches on Google so far in May. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly! Last edited by Mutt; 05-26-2007 at 06:48 AM..

05-26-2007, 06:51 AM	#3
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05-26-2007, 06:51 AM	#4
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05-26-2007, 06:52 AM	#7
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	that's what i thought but there is some trick i remember that surfers use google to backdoor themselves into a members area - i still don't how that is possible. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

05-26-2007, 06:49 AM	#2
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	You have to accept the simple fact: Surfers are dumb. Well, not dubm, just not informed. For them, the google search box and the address bar are all the same thing. My Brother in law does it all the time, I tell him to go to a site, and he searches for it on google by entering the URL I give him. There are no shortage of people like that. Get use to it.

05-26-2007, 06:52 AM	#5
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	Alot of the older generation of people I see do that all time. When we had our computer repair service going, they would always be like I goto google and type my address in. They think google is their computer

05-26-2007, 06:52 AM	#8
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05-26-2007, 06:59 AM	#10
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	ah ok i didnt realise you're talking about your pornsite, heh __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

05-26-2007, 07:10 AM	#12
scottybuzz Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 14,800	But to answer your question why she does it? Hmm well I have always told her that when she needs to find something she is to use google. So she doesnt really have a use for the address bar. __________________ $$$$$ MAKE HUGE MONEY IN CAMS - CLICK HERE $$$$$

05-26-2007, 07:50 AM	#14
Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	I need to start training people to type in "www.dawsonmiller.com?affiliate=sharphead" - now THAT'S that ticket! __________________ i like waffles

05-26-2007, 07:52 AM	#15
DamageX Marketing & Strategy Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Former nomad Posts: 14,293	They don't. 99% of those are actually type-ins, only Google switches focus to its search box immediately on load, so if they're not looking they type the URL in there. Once the results load, it's easier to click the link to the site than type it in the address bar again. Happens to me too, every now and then. __________________ Whitehat is for chumps If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

05-26-2007, 09:06 AM	#17
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05-26-2007, 09:08 AM	#18
fallenmuffin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,170	Honestly, most of them type it in the Google Toolbar textbox thinking its the address bar. Google then redirects them from there. Also, they're idiots.. i've seen a few google my complete url.

05-26-2007, 09:11 AM	#20
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05-26-2007, 12:11 PM	#23
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Hahahahahahahaha I have friends that cannot seem to stop themselves from downloading toolbars or whatever else says "Download me" Dumbasses. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

05-26-2007, 12:15 PM	#24
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Same reason people insist on adding http:// to everything

05-26-2007, 12:20 PM	#25
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	for the very same reason they google "what is the phone number for 911"

05-26-2007, 12:34 PM	#27
Dirty Dane Sick Fuck Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www Posts: 9,491	The reason is quite simple; Surfers type wrong URL or word, get no or few results, and google suggest the domain. Voila! Last edited by Dirty Dane; 05-26-2007 at 12:35 PM..

05-27-2007, 02:30 PM	#32
geedub Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: concrete jungle Posts: 3,489	they just suck at computing.. i know countless people who call their tower the hard drive. man i just geek the frick out. my one buddy his dad used to be obsessed with this term '3d modem' we would just laugh our asses off as hed get all frusterated on the phone with the dial up's support as to why his modem wasnt working in 3d. __________________ Reliable web host that actually cares, tell em geedub sent ya. Vacares