The Dark Truth about Google

Advertising Revenue: Google primarily earns through advertising on its search engine, YouTube, and other platforms. Advertisers pay Google to display their ads to users based on various targeting criteria.

Google Ads: This is Google's advertising platform where businesses bid to display ads on Google's search results pages, websites in the Google Display Network, and YouTube videos.

Cloud Services: Google Cloud Platform offers cloud computing services, including computing power, data storage, and machine learning capabilities, which generate revenue through subscription fees.

Hardware Sales: Google sells hardware products such as Pixel phones, Nest smart home devices, and Chromebooks, earning revenue through direct sales.

Play Store: Google takes a percentage of revenue from app and in-app purchases made through the Google Play Store.

Subscription Services: Revenue from subscription services like YouTube Premium, Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), and Google One (cloud storage) contributes to Google's earnings.

Data Licensing: Google also earns from licensing its data to other companies, allowing them to use Google's vast datasets for various purposes.