De-sales pitch Google topics

shaedrich · web-flow · commit fb51f01db947 · 2023-11-08T10:34:55.000+01:00
diff --git a/topics/gmail/index.md b/topics/gmail/index.md
@@ -12,9 +12,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/gmail/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmail
 
 ---
-Gmail is an email service provided by Google. With Gmail, you can send and receive emails, block spam, create an address book, and perform other basic email tasks. It also has a built-in-chat feature, with which you can send someone an instant message or use the voice and video chat feature if your computer has a microphone and/or webcam.
-
-Other resources:
+**Gmail** is an email service provided by Google. With Gmail, you can send and receive emails, block spam, create an address book, and perform other basic email tasks. It also has a built-in-chat feature, with which you can send someone an instant message or use the voice and video chat feature if your computer has a microphone and/or webcam.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/gmail](https://developers.google.com/gmail)
 - Access the application at [https://mail.google.com](https://mail.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-apps-script/index.md b/topics/google-apps-script/index.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 aliases: apps-script, google-script, google-apps-script-api
-created_by: Google
+created_by: Google, Mike Harm
 display_name: Google Apps Script
 github_url: https://github.com/googleworkspace
 logo: google-apps-script.png
@@ -13,9 +13,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/apps-script/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Apps_Script
 
 ---
-A cloud-based JavaScript platform that lets you integrate with and automate tasks across Google products. You write code in modern JavaScript and have access to built-in libraries for favorite Google Workspace applications like Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and more.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Apps Script** is a scripting platform developed by Google for light-weight application development in the Google Workspace platform. Google Apps Script was initially developed by Mike Harm as a side project while working as a developer on Google Sheets. It is based on JavaScript 1.6, but also includes some portions of 1.7 and 1.8 and a subset of the ECMAScript 5 API.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/apps-script](https://developers.google.com/apps-script)
 - Access the application at [https://script.google.com](https://script.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-calendar/index.md b/topics/google-calendar/index.md
@@ -12,9 +12,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/calendar/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Calendar
 
 ---
-Millions of people use Google Calendar to track their events. The Calendar API lets you integrate your app with Google Calendar, creating new ways for you to engage your users.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Calendar** is an online calendar intended to help keep track of time and schedules. It was launched in April 2006, and integrates with Gmail for users to easily add events from email messages directly to the calendar.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/calendar](https://developers.google.com/calendar)
 - Access the application at [https://calendar.google.com](https://calendar.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-chat/index.md b/topics/google-chat/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/chat/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Chat
 
 ---
-Build Chat apps that bring your services and resources right into Google Chat, letting users get information and take action without leaving the conversation.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Chat** is a communication software developed by Google built for teams that provides direct messages and team chat rooms, similar to competitors Slack and Microsoft Teams. It is one of two apps that constitute the replacement for Google Hangouts, the other being Google Meet.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/chat](https://developers.google.com/chat)
 - Access the application at [https://chat.google.com](https://chat.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-classroom/index.md b/topics/google-classroom/index.md
@@ -4,16 +4,15 @@ created_by: Google
 display_name: Google Classroom
 github_url: https://github.com/googleworkspace
 logo: google-classroom.png
-related: google-workspace
+related: google-workspace, blended-learning
 short_description: Google Classroom is mission control for your classes.
 topic: google-classroom
 url: https://developers.google.com/classroom
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Classroom
 
 ---
-Google Classroom is mission control for your classes. As a free service for teachers and students, you can create classes, distribute assignments, send feedback, and see everything in one place.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Classroom** is a free blended learning platform developed by Google for educational institutions that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments. The primary purpose of Google Classroom is to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/classroom](https://developers.google.com/classroom)
 - Access the application at [https://classroom.google.com](https://classroom.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-cloud/index.md b/topics/google-cloud/index.md
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
 aliases: google-cloud-platform, gcp, googlecloudplatform, googlecloud
-display_name: Google Cloud Platform
+display_name: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 topic: google-cloud
 github_url: https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform
 logo: google-cloud.png
-related: google, firebase, cloud-computing, data-analytics
+related: google, firebase, cloud-computing, data-analytics, serverless, platform-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service
 released: April 7, 2008
 short_description: Google Cloud Platform, offered by Google, is a suite of cloud computing services.
 url: https://cloud.google.com
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Cloud_Platform
 ---
-Google Cloud Platform, offered by Google, is a suite of cloud computing services. Google Cloud Platform provides Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Serverless Computing environments. Alongside a set of management tools, it provides a series of modular cloud services including computing, data storage, data analytics and machine learning.
+**Google Cloud Platform**, offered by Google, is a suite of cloud computing services. It provides Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and serverless computing environments. Alongside a set of management tools, it provides a series of modular cloud services including computing, data storage, data analytics and machine learning.
diff --git a/topics/google-docs/index.md b/topics/google-docs/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Docs
 
 ---
-Create and collaborate on online documents in real-time and from any device. Use the API to access and update Google Docs programmatically, just like any other user.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Docs** is an online word processor included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google. It supports opening and saving documents in the standard OpenDocument format as well as in Rich text format, plain Unicode text, zipped HTML, and Microsoft Word. Exporting to PDF and EPUB formats is implemented.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/docs](https://developers.google.com/docs)
 - Access the application at [https://docs.google.com](https://docs.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-drive/index.md b/topics/google-drive/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Drive
 
 ---
-Store any and every file. Access files anytime, anywhere from your desktop and mobile devices. Control how files are shared.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Drive** is a file storage and synchronization service, launched on April 24, 2012. The official announcement described Drive as "a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff"
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/drive](https://developers.google.com/drive)
 - Access the application at [https://drive.google.com](https://drive.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-forms/index.md b/topics/google-forms/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/forms/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Forms
 
 ---
-Easily create and share online forms and surveys, and analyze responses in real-time. The Google Forms API lets you programmatically collect information, or quiz people and assign a grade based on their responses.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Forms** is a survey application. Forms features all of the collaboration and sharing features found in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It can also be used to create quizzes, including some specialized functions that are of use in educational settings.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/forms](https://developers.google.com/forms)
 - Access the application at [https://forms.google.com](https://forms.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-groups/index.md b/topics/google-groups/index.md
@@ -4,17 +4,16 @@ created_by: Google
 display_name: Google Groups
 github_url: https://github.com/googleworkspace
 logo: google-groups.png
-related: google-workspace, google-admin, gmail, google-cloud-identity
+related: google-workspace, google-admin, gmail, google-cloud-identity, usenet
 short_description: Google Groups is a service from Google that provides
   discussion groups for people sharing common interests.
 topic: google-groups
 url: https://cloud.google.com/identity/docs/groups
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Groups
 
 ---
-Google Groups is a service from Google that provides discussion groups for people sharing common interests. The Google Groups API lets you manage groups and their members.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Groups** is a service from Google that provides discussion groups for people sharing common interests. The Groups service also provides a gateway to Usenet newsgroups, both reading and posting to them, via a shared user interface. In addition to accessing Google and Usenet groups, registered users can also set up mailing list archives for e-mail lists that are hosted elsewhere
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://cloud.google.com/identity/docs/groups](https://cloud.google.com/identity/docs/groups)
 - Access the application at [https://groups.google.com](https://groups.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-keep/index.md b/topics/google-keep/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/keep/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Keep
 
 ---
-Capture notes, share them with others, and access them from your computer, phone or tablet. The Google Keep API is used in an enterprise environment to manage Google Keep content and to resolve issues identified by cloud security software.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Keep** is a note-taking service with a variety of tools for notes, including text, lists, voice, and images. It became part of Google Workspace in February 2017.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/keep](https://developers.google.com/keep)
 - Access the application at [https://keep.google.com](https://keep.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-meet/index.md b/topics/google-meet/index.md
@@ -4,16 +4,15 @@ created_by: Google
 display_name: Google Meet
 github_url: https://github.com/googleworkspace
 logo: google-meet.png
-related: google-workspace, google-chat, google-calendar
+related: google-workspace, google-chat, google-calendar, sip
 short_description: Premium video meetings for everyone.
 topic: google-meet
 url: https://workspace.google.com/products/meet/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Meet
 
 ---
-Enterprise-grade video conferencing is available to everyone with Google Meet.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Meet** is a standards-based video conferencing application, using proprietary protocols for video, audio and data transcoding. Google has partnered with Pexip to provide interoperability between the Google protocol and standards-based SIP/H.323 protocols to enable communications between Hangouts Meet and other Video Conferencing equipment and software.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/meet](https://developers.google.com/meet)
 - Access the application at [https://meet.google.com](https://meet.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-sheets/index.md b/topics/google-sheets/index.md
@@ -10,9 +10,8 @@ topic: google-sheets
 url: https://workspace.google.com/products/sheets/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Sheets
 ---
-Use **Google Sheets** to create and edit online spreadsheets. Get insights together with secure sharing in real-time and from any device. The Google Sheets API lets you read, write, and format Google Sheets data with your preferred programming language, including Java, JavaScript, and Python.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Sheets** is a spreadsheet application included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google. The app is compatible with Microsoft Excel file formats.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/sheets](https://developers.google.com/sheets)
 - Access the application at [https://sheets.google.com](https://sheets.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-slides/index.md b/topics/google-slides/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Slides
 
 ---
-Use Google Slides to create online slideshows. Make beautiful presentations together with secure sharing in real-time and from any device. The Google Slides API lets you access and update presentations programmatically, integrating data from various sources and producing finished presentations in a fraction of the time.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Slides** is a presentation program included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google. The app is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint file formats.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/slides](https://developers.google.com/slides)
 - Access the application at [https://slides.google.com](https://slides.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-tasks/index.md b/topics/google-tasks/index.md
@@ -13,9 +13,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/tasks/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Tasks
 
 ---
-Keep track of your daily tasks, organize multiple lists, and track important deadlines with Google Tasks. Tasks synchronizes across all your devices, so your lists and tasks go with you, wherever you are. The Google Tasks API lets you search, read, and update Google Tasks content and metadata.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Tasks** lets users capture and manage to-dos anywhere in Google Workspace or using iOS and Android apps. It began as a feature of Gmail and Calendar before launching as a standalone app in June 2018. It integrates directly with Google Calendar, and tasks can be created from emails in Gmail. 
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/tasks](https://developers.google.com/tasks)
 - Access the application at [https://mail.google.com](https://mail.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-vault/index.md b/topics/google-vault/index.md
@@ -11,9 +11,8 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com/products/vault/
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Vault
 
 ---
-Keep track of what matters. Retain, search, and export your organization’s data from select apps with Vault for Google Workspace Business and Enterprise editions.
-
-Other resources:
+**Google Vault** an archiving and electronic discovery service exclusively available to Google Workspace customers.
 
+# Other resources
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/vault](https://developers.google.com/vault)
 - Access the application at [https://vault.google.com](https://vault.google.com)
diff --git a/topics/google-workspace/index.md b/topics/google-workspace/index.md
@@ -12,9 +12,28 @@ url: https://workspace.google.com
 wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Workspace
 
 ---
-Secure collaboration and productivity apps for businesses of all sizes. Google Workspace offers a wide range of developer products and tools that let you connect your service with Google Workspace or extend Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Drive, and Chat.
+**Google Workspace** (also known als **GSuite**) is a collection of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed and marketed by Google
 
-Other resources:
+# Products
+* [Google Drive](https://github.com/topics/google-drive)
+* [Google Forms](https://github.com/topics/google-forms)
+* [Google Classroom/Workspace for Education](https://github.com/topics/google-classroom)
+* [Google Vault](https://github.com/topics/google-vault)
+
+## Personal Information Manager
+* [GMail](https://github.com/topics/gmail)
+* [Google Calendar](https://github.com/topics/google-calendar)
+* [Google Contacts](https://github.com/topics/google-contacts)
+* [Google Chat](https://github.com/topics/google-chat)
+* [Google Meet](https://github.com/topics/google-meet)
+* [Google Tasks](https://github.com/topics/google-tasks)
+
+## Office Suite
+* [Google Docs](https://github.com/topics/google-docs)
+* [Google Sheets/Google Spreadsheets](https://github.com/topics/google-sheets)
+* [Google Slides](https://github.com/topics/google-slides)
+
+# Other resources
 
 - Read the API documentation at [https://developers.google.com/workspace](https://developers.google.com/workspace)
 - Access the application at [https://workspace.google.com/business/signup/welcome](https://workspace.google.com/business/signup/welcome)
