Google, a global technology leader, is best known for its ubiquitous search engine and vast array of internet services and products. From Android and Chrome to...
Google's core business revolves around online advertising, primarily through its dominant search engine (Google Search) and advertising platforms like Google Ads and AdSense, complemented by other services like Android, Chrome, and YouTube.
Key Google products include Google Search, Android OS, Chrome browser, YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Cloud, and AI-powered tools like Google Assistant.
The majority of Google's revenue comes from advertising (search, YouTube, network members' sites). Other significant sources include Google Cloud, hardware sales (Pixel phones, Nest devices), and subscriptions.
Alphabet Inc. is Google's parent company, created in 2015 to organize Google's diverse portfolio of businesses, separating its core internet services from other ventures like Waymo (self-driving cars) and Verily (life sciences).