Goopression

I thought I'd have a little whinge today about Google. Well not Google themselves. I think that they are a great innovative company who have transformed how we all interact with the internet and for that, I am grateful. I do remember the early days with Compuserve dialup and prior to that premium phone bulletin boards and usenet groups.

But recently I have been exploring business ideas of my own. When I say recently. Like most IT guys I have been pondering the 'garage' project, aka the 'killer app' for years.

We can all use google to research our ideas, get an idea of the validity of the idea i.e. any competitors that may be lurking in the wings etc.

However, today, I am suffering for "Goopression". Google depression!!! This means that your killer idea (no matter how you search for it) has already been taken. The domain has gone, as has your enthusiasm for your idea. This feeling really sucks.

You see, as much as the internet can be an inspiration to us all. One quick google of an idea and all of a sudden you are depressed......Someone else has stolen your idea. Sorry - got there first.

Now for sure. If it is a good idea (which I believe I have) backed up by a great business plan you may well achieve your aim. You will remember the number of search engines that were around pre-google...... Just don't be surprised if your killer idea has already been considered, invented or patented.

That all said, if you are having the ideas in the first place then one day that killer app/idea will happen. Just be prepared for a little disappointment along the way courtesy of our friends from Google.

Thanks for reading.
Lee.