New Google Search Layout?
Looks like Google is testing a new page layout for search. Nothing major but my first thought is if its not broke don’t fix it. If your using the newest version of Chrome you will notice the changes. It is not resolving for me yet on FireFox or IE.
Let me know what you think?
Luke
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On ie now, at least in Eastern Europe.
It looks like Yahoo’s search page, but without the trending items.
It’s okay, I suppose. It’s nothing to rave about, but it’s nothing to cry about. It’s more like a lateral move.
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Yeah I agree… Not 100% in love with the small fonts for the SERP pages…
Luke
Google Wonder Wheel is currently not available in Chrome as well…
Luke
As long as my SERPs positions improve, kudos.
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!
Definitely don’t like it. I spent the last 15 minutes trying to turn the thing off but realized this is a new test feature.
My advise? Don’t fix something that worked just fine.