Google Marks 28th Birthday by Revisiting Founding Principles

Google has turned 28 years old, and to mark this milestone, it's revisiting its original list of principles that guided its early growth. Known as 'Ten things we know to be true,' this list was first written when Google was still a young company.

The list includes several key points, such as focusing on user experience, doing one thing really well (in Google's case, search), and prioritizing speed. The company also emphasizes the importance of democracy on the web, which it achieves through its PageRank algorithm that relies on millions of individuals posting links to help determine the relevance of other sites.

Another key principle is that users don't need to be at their desk to access information, with Google pioneering mobile services and offering solutions for people to access information wherever they are. The company also believes in making money without doing evil, which it achieves through its advertising programs and practices.