Google Releases 14th Annual Year in Search
December 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – This morning, Google released its 14th annual Year in Search–an in-depth look at the stories, people, and topics that captured the world’s attention this year. Our 2014 Year in Search Website provides hundreds of top-10 lists from 72 countries.
Google also looked at the most popular local terms searched in various cities and states. Below, please find the Top Trending Searches, News/Events and Top Trending Questions that South Carolinians needed to know.
10 Trending Searches in South Carolina in 2014
1. Robin Williams
2. Ebola
3. World Cup
4. Outlook 365
5. Black Friday 2014
6. NFL Draft
7. Blackboard USC
8. Self Service Carolina
9. Donald Sterling
10. ISIS
Top-8 How To… Questions for South Carolina in 2014
1. How to screenshot
2. How to knit
3. How to compost
4. How to mediate
5. How to twerk
6. How to levitate
7. How to budget
8. How to embroider
Top-10 What is… Questions for South Carolina in 2014
1. What is passion?
2. What is reddit?
3. What is thot?
4. What is science?
5. What is solo?
6. What is Lent?
7. What is psychology?
8. What is today?
9. What is wifi?
10. What is kik?
Top-10 News and Events for South Carolina in 2014
1. Ebola
2. World Cup
3. Black Friday 2014
4. NFL Draft
5. ISIS
6. Michael Brown Ferguson
7. Ray Rice Video
8. Malaysia Airlines
9. Superbowl 2014
10. Olympic Medal Count
