Google Search Result Changes? New Layout Screenshots

Google presented me with the following search result layouts today. It’s a very clean and attractive design, not to mention extremely functional. It’s clear that Google has FINALLY hired a usability expert. By far, the most interesting of the update is, oddly enough, the addition of the “Updates” tab (screenshot #9).

Behold the Screenshots (Click to Enlarge)

1. Everything

2. News

3. Images

4. Video

5. Maps
No changes

6. Shopping
No changes

7. Books

8. Blogs

9. Updates

10. Discussions

I think the first question that many will ask is, “How does this effect click through rates?” I don’t care to speculate on that at this time, as I think the increased user experience has the potential increase use enough to cover any such loses.

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“Google Search Result Changes? New Layout Screenshots”

Published:
23-Mar-2010 / 3pm
Author:
Paul Pedersen
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SEM, google
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