Was wondering how our little app could see 100 fold increase in uniques just overnight. Simple reason: Google changing logo to depict an ITF bar code - tons of people going to wikipedia articles on bar codes. We have some referral links originating from wikipedia (mostly submitted images of EAN and UPC bar codes).<p>Too bad the bar code logo will go away - these are our Andy Warhol threw a "15 Minutes of Fame".<p>http://barcoderobot.com
As an exercise with PHP and the gd library, I wrote a couple of scripts a while ago that would generate UPC-A and UPC-E barcode images on the fly. I've always been fascinated with barcodes and scanners that read them.<p><a href="http://jazzychad.com/barcode/" rel="nofollow">http://jazzychad.com/barcode/</a>
I've assumed half the reason Google's been on a custom logo binge is to drive users towards specific search terms and boost AdWords revenue. Show an obscure geeky thing one week to keep the baying nerd masses happy, show Michael Jackson the next.<p>It's nice to see "the little guy" getting a boost as well!