Earlier
this year we introduced Google
Web Elements, an easy way to embed Google products on your site by simply copying
and pasting a snippet of code. Today we're excited to announce the addition of three new Web
Elements:
The Translate
element enables visitors to automatically translate your pages into their native language,
extending the reach of your website to a global audience. Even better, it will know when their
language doesn't match your site's. Have some multi-lingual visitors? Don't worry, they'll be
able to turn it off completely.
Note that whether or not the Translate
element pops up is based on the language of your web browser. In order to test what other
language visitors will see on your site, you'll have to follow the directions here to
change your browser's language.
The Reader element
embeds the headlines from your recent shared items on Google Reader right on your website. You
can customize the element by choosing how many items to show and the color scheme. The
headlines shown in the Reader element will automatically update as you share or unshare
items.
The Orkut element
makes it easy for your website's visitors to share your site on their Orkut page. When
visitors to your site click the button, they'll be able to share your website content with
their Orkut friends with a couple clicks
We've also added
a couple new features that we hope you'll enjoy:
Custom Search element themes: The Custom Search element lets visitors search your site (or other
content defined by you) and enables you to earn revenue (via AdSense) from highly relevant ads
that are displayed in the search results. You've always been able to richly style this element
(we described a couple ways in this blog post), but that
required knowing JavaScript and CSS. Now you can adjust the look and feel of the element to
better integrate with your site, without having to code anything.
Login integration: The Google Web Elements website
is now integrated with your Google account. By logging in (if you're not logged in
already), you'll be able to more easily select your Calendar, Presentation or Spreadsheet in
creating your element. Login is also required to personalize your Reader
element.
Document selector: Once logged
into the Google Web Elements website, you'll be able to easily search through your data when
creating a Calendar, Presentation or Spreadsheet element. All you have to do is
click the "Choose" button and select the one that you would like to use with your
element. You still have the option of pasting in a URL (for instance, if you wish to
use a document not associated with your account), but this is no longer
required.
We hope you enjoy these new additions to
the Web Elements family! To get started, check out www.google.com/webelements.
The Translate
element enables visitors to automatically translate your pages into their native language,
extending the reach of your website to a global audience. Even better, it will know when their
language doesn't match your site's. Have some multi-lingual visitors? Don't worry, they'll be
able to turn it off completely. 
The Reader element
embeds the headlines from your recent shared items on Google Reader right on your website. You
can customize the element by choosing how many items to show and the color scheme. The
headlines shown in the Reader element will automatically update as you share or unshare
items.
The Orkut element
makes it easy for your website's visitors to share your site on their Orkut page. When
visitors to your site click the button, they'll be able to share your website content with
their Orkut friends with a couple clicks