Google Testing New Search Layout
Posted by jonathan at 7:40am EST on 01/21/2010
As we have seen Google test, test, and test again, with innovative and unique navigation systems, Google is at it again.
Huge thanks for tipster Jared for sending in these screenshots he was able to capture.
Here is what looks like a new potential layout for Google search.
The first screenshot is of normal search. Where you can choose the various search options directly on the left hand side, instead of going all the way to the top or using the dropdown on the top (which I already do find annoying.)
The second screenshot is of the news section. You can see all the latest news or use the normal search options which already exist today, just on the news tab.
The final screenshot is the “updates” screenshot, better known as “integrated Twitter updates search.”
This is the real kicker, I think. That Google is really going to push real-time Twitter updates into search, even more than it is right now. It’s still fairly vague, from what I know, of how Google is determining the authority on users and when or where their tweets should show up. Hopefully Google can clarify this in the future.
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Scott Holdren
Jan 21st, 2010
Oh my aching scraper!
Jonathan Dingman
Jan 21st, 2010
hmm what?
Honey
Jan 30th, 2010
I guess I wouldn’t mind the change if they didn’t incorporate so much color. I think I’d prefer just a text link.
It will take some getting used to!
mobai
Feb 6th, 2010
oh.i like it~
Ricardo Dirani
Feb 23rd, 2010
They seemed to have field tested it today. A couple of hours ago, it was looking like this,with the column to the left, like Bing. Now it’s back to how it was.
At first I couldn’t tell what was different, just that something was amiss. I tried to find in the settings something affecting the layout but there was nothing. Then I realized what it was.
Another difference is that it was listing many pages under the same domain, instead of one hit, a couple more after it indented to show it is under that, and a link to “more from xpto.com”.
Bob Orchard
Mar 30th, 2010
Personally – I think this trip to candyland is a bit extreme. Google has been known for simple, yet functional search. Adding this much bright color is harsh on the eyes and doesn’t provide enough compelling contrast as is needed. At least Bing nailed the colors for their site – Google, what gives? I’m fairly certain that I’m not going to be the only one to start jumping ship if you’re going to start using bright colors on a white background. Secondly, your font sizes….c’mon – take a serious look at it. You’re diluting the significance of search. Period. Making the typeset the same size as the title’s for SERP’s and disabling the ability to “hide” that menu is a sad move. So long….user friendliness. On a last note, Bing’s sidebar is actually useful – and presents significantly more accurate information that can be used – not a horrible duplication of the top menu that Google is known for.
Remember…these are my views – not yours…but if your’s match – let me know!
Patrick Rutkowski
Apr 7th, 2010
Having to deal with the fade-in bar is already a continuing daily annoyance.
I got a taste of the new homepage the other day, which I was able to get rid of by clearing my cookies.
If this blindingly bright, huge-text, mandatory left-bar bullshit comes back, I’m outa here for good Google.
Seriously, what the f**k are you people thinking?
At least give us the option of turing back to the old homepage, I’m sure it’s well within your technical ability.
-Patrick
P.S.
I want a “disable fade-in” option, PLEEEEEEEEEEASE. I use maps, news, and videos often enough to be very annoyed when I have to go through the whole process of:
1) Hey, I want a news page
Click
2) Wait… it’s invisible
3) Right, I have to move the mouse
4)
5) Wait…
6) Wait..
7) Ok there it is
WHAT THE F**K IS THAT FOR!? :-/
Stephen
Apr 20th, 2010
No NO NO, change it back to the old one, it was much nicer and simpler to use~!!