Comparing Google Search Left-hand Panes
If you’re an avid Google Search user, you may have noticed that something is different about their search results page. That’s because Google has added a contextually relevant, left-hand navigation to the page.
The new design refreshes and streamlines the look, feel and functionality of Google, making it easier to pinpoint what you’re looking for. It’s powerful, yet simple. Today’s changes are the latest in our continuing efforts to evolve and improve Google. We’ve been testing these changes with users over the past few months, and what we’re launching today reflects the feedback we’ve received.. We want to ensure that the Google you use today is better than the one you used yesterday, and these latest changes open up many possibilities for future features and enhancements.
I just noticed these changes today, which have been in effect since yesterday. The new look bothered me a bit, since it seemed like the left-hand pane created a bit of a claustrophobic feeling to the results page. Upon using the new look a bit more, it seems helpful to get rid of non-relevant and distracting information. Just when you thought the layout couldn’t be more simple, the principle of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) kicks in once again and always works.
A Comparison of old and new Google logos
The logo was something I did not notice at all until I visited the Google blog where I read about it. Clearly in the image above you can see the huge difference. Now it looks like they were focusing in our inner child.
Changes are always welcome, especially when they’re refreshing and helpful.
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