Comments on: Google Pulls Click-to-Call http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/ Startup and Tech News Sat, 17 May 2008 07:56:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Google Not Giving Up On VoIP http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-680670 Google Not Giving Up On VoIP Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:45:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-680670 [...] Just a few weeks after Google announced that they would pull the Click to Call service from Google Maps, Anthony J. Cataldo, chairman and CEO of VoIP, Inc., told CEOcast today that his company’s technology is still working with Google. [...] […] Just a few weeks after Google announced that they would pull the Click to Call service from Google Maps, Anthony J. Cataldo, chairman and CEO of VoIP, Inc., told CEOcast today that his company’s technology is still working with Google. […]

]]> By: strategyst blog » Blog Archive » 2007: The Year of CRM 2.0? http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-607452 strategyst blog » Blog Archive » 2007: The Year of CRM 2.0? Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:08:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-607452 [...] Talk (although they pulled the click to call offering) [...] […] Talk (although they pulled the click to call offering) […]

]]> By: GigaOM » Google Clicks to Call In India http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-502367 GigaOM » Google Clicks to Call In India Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:20:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-502367 [...] The click-to-call service is no different from a similar service that the search giant started offering in the US in November 2006. Since then there was talk that the service was pulled due to prank callers, but it seems to still work in some cases. [...] […] The click-to-call service is no different from a similar service that the search giant started offering in the US in November 2006. Since then there was talk that the service was pulled due to prank callers, but it seems to still work in some cases. […]

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Google Not Giving Up On VoIP http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-501913 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Google Not Giving Up On VoIP Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:53:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-501913 [...] Just a few weeks after Google pulled the Click to Call service from Google Maps, Anthony J. Cataldo, chairman and CEO of VoIP, Inc., told CEOcast today that his company’s technology is still working with Google. [...] […] Just a few weeks after Google pulled the Click to Call service from Google Maps, Anthony J. Cataldo, chairman and CEO of VoIP, Inc., told CEOcast today that his company’s technology is still working with Google. […]

]]> By: How to make prank calls from Google Maps at Ralph Dagza dot com http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-457281 How to make prank calls from Google Maps at Ralph Dagza dot com Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:13:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-457281 [...] UPDATE: I posted this not to long ago on Pinkprank Radio and for some reason Google pulls out the feature but now its back so I’m posting it here on my site. Read More on Techcrunch. [...] […] UPDATE: I posted this not to long ago on Pinkprank Radio and for some reason Google pulls out the feature but now its back so I’m posting it here on my site. Read More on Techcrunch. […]

]]> By: Hanna http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-444785 Hanna Sun, 26 Nov 2006 07:14:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-444785 We were just planing to do something on the same way and we had some troubles too: http://www.clicktocall.com.br. Hanna We were just planing to do something on the same way and we had some troubles too: http://www.clicktocall.com.br.

Hanna

]]> By: IndianPad http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-432135 IndianPad Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:40:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-432135 <strong>Google MAPS - Yet nother top of the line feature by the Internet GURU!...</strong> Google MAPS - Yet nother top of the line feature by the Internet GURU! posted at IndianPad.com... Google MAPS - Yet nother top of the line feature by the Internet GURU!…

Google MAPS - Yet nother top of the line feature by the Internet GURU! posted at IndianPad.com…

]]> By: Quezadilla http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429620 Quezadilla Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:38:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429620 I just used it and it worked perfectly! Their voip provider in Florida must be on top of it --- I love this service and plan to use it when I travel. I just used it and it worked perfectly! Their voip provider in Florida must be on top of it — I love this service and plan to use it when I travel.

]]> By: Jack Rynes http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429460 Jack Rynes Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:01:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429460 Google's Click-to-Talk is not a new service, however, it brings more value to the map listing. I work for a company (www.jaduka.com) that provides a similar service – and you get the first 60 minutes of calls free. We had the same push back in the beginning -- prank calls and such -- so we implemented a security measure similar to what Jason outlined. Our customers asked asked us to remove the security feature. While there were a few prank calls to begin with, the value of increased calls far outweighed the negatives. I'm sure that's the reason Google reinstated the service. As far as the VoIP issue goes, Jaduka's service is not restricted to VoIP. It works with any phone. Google’s Click-to-Talk is not a new service, however, it brings more value to the map listing. I work for a company (www.jaduka.com) that provides a similar service – and you get the first 60 minutes of calls free. We had the same push back in the beginning — prank calls and such — so we implemented a security measure similar to what Jason outlined. Our customers asked asked us to remove the security feature. While there were a few prank calls to begin with, the value of increased calls far outweighed the negatives.

I’m sure that’s the reason Google reinstated the service.

As far as the VoIP issue goes, Jaduka’s service is not restricted to VoIP. It works with any phone.

]]> By: Tek http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429364 Tek Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:17:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429364 Hmm, I just checked and it appears to be working just fine. Hmm, I just checked and it appears to be working just fine.

]]> By: Apogee Search Marketing Blog | SEO | PPC | Google | Yahoo » Blog Archive » Google Click-to-Call Pranks http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429096 Apogee Search Marketing Blog | SEO | PPC | Google | Yahoo » Blog Archive » Google Click-to-Call Pranks Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:10:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429096 [...] TechCrunch: The initial click-to-call release from Google was very easy to game with prank calls. They’ve re-released the service in a less useful, but harder to prank, version. [...] […] TechCrunch: The initial click-to-call release from Google was very easy to game with prank calls. They’ve re-released the service in a less useful, but harder to prank, version. […]

]]> By: Google Click-to-Call Subject to Phone Pranks? | Marketing Pilgrim http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429068 Google Click-to-Call Subject to Phone Pranks? | Marketing Pilgrim Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:51:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-429068 [...] For a brief time yesterday, TechCrunch speculated that Google had removed its Click-to-Call function on Google Maps, due to prank calls. The post was later updated to confirm the function was still in place. [...] […] For a brief time yesterday, TechCrunch speculated that Google had removed its Click-to-Call function on Google Maps, due to prank calls. The post was later updated to confirm the function was still in place. […]

]]> By: Abe Sultan http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-428556 Abe Sultan Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:51:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-428556 Hi Marshall, I'm a big follower of your blog and normally you are bringing us the coolest newest news out there but this feature has been available for months on local.live.com allthough it also appers that it has been recently removed by the same reason. Hi Marshall,

I’m a big follower of your blog and normally you are bringing us the coolest newest news out there but this feature has been available for months on local.live.com allthough it also appers that it has been recently removed by the same reason.

]]> By: Was Click to call pulled by Google at Roam4free http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-427872 Was Click to call pulled by Google at Roam4free Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:03:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-427872 [...] Click to call using Google maps appears not to be functioning again this morning. I tried this after a post by Michael @ Techcrunch and it was working but is again off line this morning. I was incredibly impressed by this earlier in the week and am surprised that it is down again. One comment on the Techcrunch post suggests “the real problem here is that their provider in Florida Voip inc keeps failing” [...] […] Click to call using Google maps appears not to be functioning again this morning. I tried this after a post by Michael @ Techcrunch and it was working but is again off line this morning. I was incredibly impressed by this earlier in the week and am surprised that it is down again. One comment on the Techcrunch post suggests “the real problem here is that their provider in Florida Voip inc keeps failing” […]

]]> By: Evans Jia http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-426217 Evans Jia Wed, 22 Nov 2006 03:14:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-426217 They can partner with eBay, get share from Skype monetization if Google wants to do it. It would be even better if Skype can develop a web version of the tool so that even you don't have a client installed you still can use their service. Wouldn't this be great? They can partner with eBay, get share from Skype monetization if Google wants to do it. It would be even better if Skype can develop a web version of the tool so that even you don’t have a client installed you still can use their service.

Wouldn’t this be great?

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-426001 David Mackey Wed, 22 Nov 2006 02:22:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-426001 Wow. Yeah, I'd never thought of the pranking opportunities. But your idea for an SMS based safeguard seems like a great idea...Except for, how would it work with traditional landline phones? Maybe Google would call the number and confirm it (they did that for my Adsense account). Wow. Yeah, I’d never thought of the pranking opportunities. But your idea for an SMS based safeguard seems like a great idea…Except for, how would it work with traditional landline phones? Maybe Google would call the number and confirm it (they did that for my Adsense account).

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425846 Jason Wed, 22 Nov 2006 01:54:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425846 I'm sure Google is implementing workarounds. There are a number of ways to eliminate this behavior and Google is smart enough to fix it. Less than a month until this feature is back up, with a simple DTMF security code required before the call is connected. It can even be as simple as the call identifying itself as google c2c and the user pressing "1" to connect. Republican party headquarters and porn stores aren't going to be likely to press 1 if they think there's a possibility they may be connected to the other. I’m sure Google is implementing workarounds. There are a number of ways to eliminate this behavior and Google is smart enough to fix it. Less than a month until this feature is back up, with a simple DTMF security code required before the call is connected. It can even be as simple as the call identifying itself as google c2c and the user pressing “1″ to connect. Republican party headquarters and porn stores aren’t going to be likely to press 1 if they think there’s a possibility they may be connected to the other.

]]> By: alan patrick http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425775 alan patrick Wed, 22 Nov 2006 01:35:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425775 So, what does eBay do with Skype now...wasn't the justification largely the delighted vendors getting click to call :) So, what does eBay do with Skype now…wasn’t the justification largely the delighted vendors getting click to call :)

]]> By: The Rotted Brain Podcast » Rotted Brain #15 11/21/06 - Shmoogle http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425645 The Rotted Brain Podcast » Rotted Brain #15 11/21/06 - Shmoogle Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:53:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425645 [...] 1. Sonofabitch, now this makes the PS3 worth fighting for (Engadget) 2. Fedex: Bringing Sexyback (Us Weekly) 3. Newsflash: Sergey, Larry and Eric are richer today than yesterday (Newsvine) 4. All Australian iPod owners are criminals (Link) 5. No more prank calls to sexaholics anonymous from Google (TechCrunch) 6. Biggest rubber band ball in the world certified today (Newsvine) Listen Now: [...] […] 1. Sonofabitch, now this makes the PS3 worth fighting for (Engadget) 2. Fedex: Bringing Sexyback (Us Weekly) 3. Newsflash: Sergey, Larry and Eric are richer today than yesterday (Newsvine) 4. All Australian iPod owners are criminals (Link) 5. No more prank calls to sexaholics anonymous from Google (TechCrunch) 6. Biggest rubber band ball in the world certified today (Newsvine) Listen Now: […]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Google、Click-to-Call機能を取り下げ http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425178 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Google、Click-to-Call機能を取り下げ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:02:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425178 [...] [原文へ] Google [...] […] [原文へ] Google […]

]]> By: Mr. Cheese http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425035 Mr. Cheese Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:31:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-425035 You really thought that it wouldn't be great fun to pull pranks and vandalism on all your baby billionaire pals at Google, or your wealthy self señor Arrington? While ya'll capitalize on the way hype can hyper-inflate the valuation of tech companies, we working slobs who slaves for the business 'visionaries' get to at least expose stupid business ideas with technology pranks. But then I guess ya'll are laughing all the way to the bank so don't bitch too much about it. You really thought that it wouldn’t be great fun to pull pranks and vandalism on all your baby billionaire pals at Google, or your wealthy self señor Arrington?

While ya’ll capitalize on the way hype can hyper-inflate the valuation of tech companies, we working slobs who slaves for the business ‘visionaries’ get to at least expose stupid business ideas with technology pranks.

But then I guess ya’ll are laughing all the way to the bank so don’t bitch too much about it.

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424997 Steve Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:23:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424997 I wonder if MSN will follow suit and pull the feature on their Live Local site. I wonder if MSN will follow suit and pull the feature on their Live Local site.

]]> By: Harish Babu http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424952 Harish Babu Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:08:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424952 Shows how a big gaint like Google can also falter sometimes while being enthusiastic in taking the new service to the user. An instance of what its competitors can learn and make a better decision to compete with google. Shows how a big gaint like Google can also falter sometimes while being enthusiastic in taking the new service to the user.

An instance of what its competitors can learn and make a better decision to compete with google.

]]> By: EngineBlog - Search Engine Blog following the world of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424941 EngineBlog - Search Engine Blog following the world of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:05:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424941 <strong>Google's Click-to-Call Problem...</strong> This is rich. Via TechCrunch: Click-to-call let you click a link next to any businesses listing on Google Local, enter your phone number and then contact the business as Google used a VOIP line to call both phones simultaneously. I... Google’s Click-to-Call Problem…

This is rich. Via TechCrunch: Click-to-call let you click a link next to any businesses listing on Google Local, enter your phone number and then contact the business as Google used a VOIP line to call both phones simultaneously. I…

]]> By: Doug Kent http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424905 Doug Kent Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:50:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/21/google-pulls-click-to-call/#comment-424905 Why don't they implement a simple security measure to prevent the prank calls. For example, after entering the click to call information and hitting submit, they could have instructions to type in a 4-digit number into the phone after picking it up and before connecting to the business listing. This would prevent a user from connecting the Republic Party Number with the Porn Shop. Instead, the person answering at the Republic Party Number would hear a Google Recording saying something like, "This is Google Click-to-Call. Please enter the 4-digit code to connect." Why don’t they implement a simple security measure to prevent the prank calls. For example, after entering the click to call information and hitting submit, they could have instructions to type in a 4-digit number into the phone after picking it up and before connecting to the business listing. This would prevent a user from connecting the Republic Party Number with the Porn Shop. Instead, the person answering at the Republic Party Number would hear a Google Recording saying something like, “This is Google Click-to-Call. Please enter the 4-digit code to connect.”

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