Pimp My Search
Pimp My Search was a novelty website to create a Google lookalike webpage, replacing the word "Google" with a word or phrase of the user's choice.[1][2] It is a non-commercial website and is not connected to Google, Inc.[citation needed] Pimp My Search was started in 2006, but became popular only in 2008 after featured in many media websites and YouTube videos.[citation needed] The site was closed down later in 2009, citing a dispute over 'trademark issues'.
Controversies with Google
In February 2009, Pimp my Search ended Google search facilities and a posted a message that read: "Because of Trademark issues Google is no longer allowing searches from us...".[3] Currently, the site remains closed, with the following message displayed: "Because of Trademark issues Pimp my Search is closed for ever."
References
- ↑ Bennett, Geoffrey (2008-05-14). "Has Google Finally Met Its Match?". NPR. http://www.npr.org/blogs/newsandviews/2008/05/has_google_finally_met_its_mat.html. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ↑ Gill, Ronnie (2008-09-08). "Pimpmysearch.com offers a Google-like Web site". Newsday. http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/monday/partii/ny-lshow5833924sep08a,0,4325335.story. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ↑ http://www.pimpmysearch.com/problem.php?q= Retrieved on 2009-05-25.
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