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I highly doubt that Google will be beaten at Web search for consumers. They own a browser, OS, partnerships,... fully vertically-integrated. Pretty much impossible to compete with them with a web search product.

It's usually the product with the smallest set of features that can show whether there is going to be traction with the offering.

There are many people in the SEO industry that provide genuinely good advice e.g. Rand Fishkin. I've been following some for years and it has helped with our rankings...

There is plenty of software to monitor your kids' activity online. One thing that is sometimes overlooked is watching out for cyber-bullying. Contrary to what many think, this is usually caused by classmates from the offline world and is spread using anonymous apps or messaging apps, especially Snapchat.

I'm a conservative in SV. I don't feel lonely, necessarily, but I do believe that my political views may not be favorable. And, honestly, I don't really see a point in arguing over politics with my co-workers, so it doesn't really bother me or make me lonely.

I don't blame you. It's super hard to balance vision and market pull.

This is a recipe for disaster.

My wife is a UX designer. I told her about your project, will let you know here how she likes it :)