Google Does it Again: Goo.gl URL Shortener

Just a couple of minutes ago, Tech Crunch got word that Google has officially hopped on to the URL shortening bandwagon. Google’s new service is called Goo.gl. logo_sm

Google says that Goo.gl’s main focus is security. Many services like Bit.ly have malicious content, that you do not want to see. I have a lot of faith Google will work really hard to stop that.

Goo.gl is only available through their toolbar and Feedburner, for now. I am really hoping we will see a full site to use. I just searched Google’s Chrome Extensions page, and Goo.gl was not up there. I am sure it will be soon.

Google also says this will be faster, but I am not really sure how. Speed would be the only noticeable thing with this product, in my opinion.

I will not use this product until a full webpage is released.

This just shows how many services Google is coming out with. They are truly close to dominating the internet.