Google is the undisputed king of web-based online video, thanks in large part to its subsidiary, YouTube. According to a recent comScore poll, a whopping five billion videos were watched on Google-related sites in July, giving the company a 44.1% share of the market. Google’s closest competitor, MySpace parent Fox Media, clocked in with 445.6 million videos watched and a 3.9% market share. Other video providers ranked include Microsoft, CBS, and Hulu.

Switching to the world of search engines, we bring you Gazopa. Instead of letting you search for an image using a keyword, Gazopa lets you search using a drawing. A crude drawing of a T-shirt, for example, will get you a list of shirts. Draw a pencil, and you’ll get a wide variety of writing implements. While it’s not a replacement for Google, Gazopa is proof positive that originality still exists in the world of search.

In social networking news, it seems as if the Facebook redesign has become permanent. Up until now, users had the option of either using the new design or going back to the older, more traditional look. Out the 40 million who gave the new look a try, only 10 million reverted to the classic layout. While many Facebook users are pleased with the change, there are some who are lamenting the loss of a choice. At press time, over 900,000 members have signed a position speaking out against the redesign.

Marketing blog Search Engine Watch has a great tutorial up about the benefits of using YouTube videos to both advertise your business and educate your potential clients. In YouTube-ery, writer Ron Jones explains that online videos are more than just disposable pieces of pop culture. According to Jones, organizations and corporations such as Proctor & Gamble, Western Governors University, and even the Free Line use YouTube to get the word out. The trick, he writes, is to constantly evaluate and improve your on content. While it might be “old hat” to some, this article is perfect for those who are just entering the world of online streaming video.

We have covered many social platforms in our day, from Qik to Blinklist and everything in between. We had thought that we had seen it all … then we ran into Devunity. Devunity is a social development platform that allows several programmers to collaborate online. Several popular web-based languages are supported by Devunity’s browser-based environment, including PHP, Python, and AJAX. Although it is still in its infancy, Devunity is already a great tool for those who want a second opinion on their projects or ideas.