If you feel towards sheep the way Kristen Bell feels towards sloths, Google Sheep View is the tumblr account you need to follow as soon as possible. The micro blog searches for sheep on Google Street View and it's getting a lot of attention. Created by Ding Ren and Mike Karabinos, the site consists of collected screenshots of sheep appearing on the Google Maps feature.
The idea behind Google Sheep View came from a love of geography as well as watching sheep from train windows in the pair's native country of the Netherlands. The name came from an accidental slip of the tongue, but instead a brilliantly bizarre Internet idea was born. The featured images are mostly taken from rural Ireland, the UK and New Zealand.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Google Sheep View
- The collection of sheep screenshots on Google Street View presents an opportunity for creative marketing and tourism campaigns.
- Micro Blogging
- The popularity of Google Sheep View demonstrates the potential for niche micro blogging platforms that cater to specific interests.
- Location-based Content Curation
- Google Sheep View highlights the demand for curated content based on location, opening up possibilities for location-specific content platforms.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tourism
- The images on Google Sheep View can be leveraged by the tourism industry to promote destinations with unique cultural experiences.
- Marketing
- Marketing professionals can use Google Sheep View as inspiration for creative advertising campaigns that incorporate unexpected elements.
- Social Media
- The success of Google Sheep View showcases the potential for social media platforms to thrive by targeting niche audiences with specialized content.
