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Google says money doesn't affect its search rankings, incriminating screen shot is from an internal AdWords tool.

Google is dismissing speculation that commercial considerations play a role in how it ranks Web sites, as a screenshot of a Google search results list with dollar values for each link makes the blogosphere rounds.

The French-language Zorgloob blog, which focuses on Google issues, first ran the screenshot on Tuesday, prompting discussions in online forums and other Web publications.

Google confirmed that the screenshot is legitimate, but explained that it came from a tool used by members of the company's AdWords sales team for purposes of prioritizing new customer acquisition efforts.

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Well, if they did that, that's really not good (for business). But let's face it, most people DO use AdWords

[Tal]

Well, if they did that, that's really not good (for business). But let's face it, most people DO use AdWords