Les Jones: Google to Compete with PayPal?

June 21, 2005

E-commerce > Google to Compete with PayPal?

Online search-engine leader Google Inc. is preparing to introduce an electronic payment system later this year in a move that would pose a financial threat to one of its biggest advertisers, Internet auctioneer eBay Inc.
The Wall Street Journal reported Google's plans on its Web site late Friday, citing sources familiar with the Mountain View-based company's plans. The Journal did not provide any details about Google's strategy.

Posted by lesjones

Comments

I like Google for a lot of things, but for this one I painted the number 11 on my Skepto-meter knob and turned it until it squeeked.

I use Gmail and I already see way too many keyword connections on PayPal and Ebay-related posts for my own comfort. It would take an extremely convincing sales pitch to get me to tie up my auction activity with Google.

Posted by: Chris Range at June 23, 2005