Google is testing a new “all places” and “compare now” interface to see businesses and third-party comparison sites outside of Google Search. This is something Google launched in the European regions but now some are seeing this in the US with this new user interface. I spotted this new interface that shows both local listings … Read more
Earlier this month, we reported that Google was testing a new Google Shopping Search interface. Well, Google may have rolled it out now. There is the new logo, with a more e-commerce like interface and then these large search refinement boxes. I am seeing both the old and new interface for desktop now – so … Read more
Google Search has a new design for the embedded map you see for both local pack maps and knowledge panel maps. The new map has a more subtle design, with blue roads, not yellow roads and other design differences. The easiest way to see this is to compare them side-by-side. Here is a desktop knowledge … Read more
Google has confirmed it is testing more than 10 ads (some 18) in the Google Shopping ad box. Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, said “This is a small experiment exploring different configurations for shopping ads to promote greater discovery.” This test was spotted by Saad AK who posted a video of this on X. The … Read more
Google Ads has a new sitelinks interface, and functionality, for Performance Max campaigns. The new recommended sitelinks features are rolling out, plus there is a new numbered layout for the sitelinks. Thomas Eccel posted on X, “Pmax “recommended” Sitelinks + numbers layout now launched.” Here is the screenshot he posted: I am not sure I … Read more
Google is testing shading and boxing in the people also ask details within the mobile Google Search results. So instead of just a plain snippet interface, Google is testing adding some layers to the result by boxing it in with a colored background element. This was spotted by Gagan Ghotra who shared numerous screenshots of … Read more
Google may be testing a new design for the Google Image search results. This design looks like a tablet-like interface that is more boxes, and, honestly, it seems like it is from a UX from 10 years ago. Adam Przybyłowicz spotted this interface and posted a screenshot for me on X – he said, “Just … Read more
Google is now testing AI overviews in the main Google Search results, even if you have not opted into the Google Search Generative Experience labs feature. Google said this is an experience on a “subset of queries, on a small percentage of search traffic in the U.S.,” a Google spokesperson told Search Engine Land. In … Read more
Microsoft Advertising is piloting a new user interface for select users. The platform is yet to confirm a timeline of when the new UI will be rolled out to more users, however a spokesperson told Search Engine Land to expect more updates in the coming weeks. Navigation revamp. Microsoft Advertising’s new navigation layout is set … Read more
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been informed of a number of local user interface changes to the Google local panels in the search results. Here are some of those changes, not including what I already covered here. (1) Google Social Media updates – as covered here – via Mike Blumenthal and Claudia Tomina: … Read more
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