So what's all this Google Blue nonsense about?

Like many people, I used to use Google as my home page. It's simple, it's fast, and it's the best search engine out there, what's not to love about Google? But while I do appreciate Google's simplicity, I began to grow bored with the color scheme, and being a demanding person, I wanted more.

I dreamed of a Google with a customizable color scheme, a Google where I could decide how it looked. After all, millions of people use Google (the simplest web page on the internet) as their home page. Don't they deserve some customizability?

Then one of my friends told me that Google lets people embed the Google Search box in their websites. I was shocked, and then it hit me: Google's a busy company with their own agenda, why not take matters into my own hands? Surely Google wouldn't mind me making a couple of colorful fan versions of their site, especially using their own search.

So I took what little I knew about html and photoshop, and set to work on creating a more colorful Google home page. A week later (and after more man hours than I care to admit) Google Blue was born. Soon after, I crafted Google Green, Google Yellow, and Google Pink to fill out the spectrum. After all, wasn't this all about variety?

And there you have it, the origin story of Google Blue, a tranquil alternative to your daily Google. If you like it, why not consider making it your home page?

If you've got any questions, feel free to email me: [colors (at) googleblue .info]
(and if you're too lazy to type that in by hand, well, my apologies.)

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Google Blue

Q: Does Google Blue really use a Google Search?
A: Yes! Google allows web designers to embed a real Google Search box in their websites through Google's Adsense program, and this is exactly what Google Blue uses.

Q: Is Google Blue run by Google itself?
A: No. I created Google Blue myself rather than making unreasonable demands of the very busy Google company. (i.e. "Dear Google, please make a blue version of your search engine just for me, thank you.")

Q: If I make Google Blue my home page, will I log on someday and find advertisements all over the page?
A: No way. The simplicity of Google is something I greatly admire, so Google Blue will remain as serene as the search engine to which it is a tribute.

Q: Aren't you worried Google will sue you or something?
A: Google's motto is "Don't Be Evil," and I'd like to think they'd understand that this website is an expression of my admiration for their company. Since Google Blue and its sister sites all use a Google Search, I feel that they both encourage people to continue to use Google, and show that Google has creative fans who admire their work.

If you work for Google and have concerns, please feel free to contact me. I'd be more than happy to address any concerns you may have. Thank you in advance for your understanding, and keep up the good work!

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