Google is far more than a search engine. As part of its parent company, Alphabet, Inc., Google has become one of the largest technology companies in the world, complete with cloud computing, software and more. Its stock price has increased along with its rapid growth. From the beginning of January 2021 to the same time a year later, GOOGL's stock price has increased by more than 50%, and in the third quarter of 2021, the company reported a 41% increase in revenue year over year. If you're wondering how to snag some of that growth for your portfolio, here's everything you need to know to buy Google stock. How to Buy Google Stock 1. GOOG vs GOOGL: What's the Difference? Before you get too far down the road of buying Google stock, you first need to decide which kind of Google stock you want to buy. That's right. Shares of Google—or rather its parent company, Alphabet, Inc.—comes in two main flavors: GOOGL and GOOG. The difference between them is w...