Comments on: Exclusive – New Ask.com User Interface Video Demo

By: money news blog » Google Testing Sidebar Results

money news blog » Google Testing Sidebar Results — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:18:26 +0000

[...] Now, where have we seen this before, I wonder? [...]

By: Sneak Peek Video of Ask.comâ€™s New Search Interface » Domain News

Sneak Peek Video of Ask.comâ€™s New Search Interface » Domain News — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:07:47 +0000

[...] Andy Beal of Marketing Pilgrim recently sat down with Ask.comâ€™s user experience guru, Michael Ferguson. Topic of discussion? Ask’s awesome new three column search interface. Ferguson goes on to explain they are working towards gaining visitor retention; keeping their visitors on the site longer and coming back more often. [...]

By: Chicks With Swords: An Ask.com Update « Left Bay Media’s Musings on Search

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:58:23 +0000

[...] The latest ad from Ask.com has aired in due time for the launch of Ask 3D (which, weird advertising aside, is actually pretty cool. The ad features a thirtysomething, run-of-the-mill business guy getting what heâ€™s looking for, which in this case is chicks with swords. [...]

By: This Week In SEO - 6/8/07 - TheVanBlog

This Week In SEO - 6/8/07 - TheVanBlog — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:01:56 +0000

[...] Exclusive – New Ask.com User Interface Video Demo [...]

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:33:29 +0000

I thought of the connection to Mahalo too, except that I think Ask gets it right where Mahalo gets it wrong. For example Mahalo seemed to be presenting a link to Wikipedia as one of their top recommended links to just about every search I tried. Ask puts that link in the sidebar where it belongs.

Having it there in reach is good since it’s possible you would want to check what the Wikipedia says. Saying it’s one of the top seven sources of information for nearly every search isn’t.

By: Kimber Cook

Kimber Cook — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:32:38 +0000

that’s pretty slick. i like the images, video, wikipedia info etc. it’s kind of a little tiny bit like mahalo, except useful.

By: Ryan Lash - Search Engine Marketing Consultant

Ryan Lash - Search Engine Marketing Consultant — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:40:40 +0000

That’s a great clip Andy! I’ll have to keep an eye on their search share with the launch of this new GUI.

Now if I could only find that loginfo for my ask accounts…it’s been a few years.

=).

-RL

By: New Ask 3D Interface: Should Google Worry? - TheVanBlog

New Ask 3D Interface: Should Google Worry? - TheVanBlog — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:24:52 +0000

[...] There’s plenty being written about the new Ask 3D as you’d imagine. One you should definitely look at is the video demo at Marketing Pilgrim. Andy Beal interviewed Ask’s user experience guru, Michael Ferguson, who walks through some of the new features. The video about a half hour, but it’s worth the walk through from Michael who goes into more detail about the interface including some of the reasons behind the change. [...]

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:18:02 +0000

Yes, now that Google is “the new evil” we need better competition from all angles – and Yaho + Microsoft don’t seem to be the ones who are going to steal share from Adwords.

By: ZapTXT Blog » Blog Archive » Ask3D: Discovery Engine?

ZapTXT Blog » Blog Archive » Ask3D: Discovery Engine? — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:30:59 +0000

[...] Second:Â Michael Fergueson, Ask.com’s user experience guru,Â does cover some important points about how this design allows for better user retention and repeat visits in this interview with Andy Beal. However, I think you mightÂ still be closing the interaction loop prematurely. RSS can be an effective tool to continue the engagement with the user beyond the search results page. Since you know I’m interested in a Maroon 5 show in Boston, give me a feed to subscribe to so I can get a heads up about an event in Boston when it gets announced. [...]

By: Ask.com steps up the gear in search « PodTech Network

Ask.com steps up the gear in search « PodTech Network — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:39:04 +0000

[...] At GigaOm Om Malik describes the new service as “pretty nifty and pleasant”. Andy Beal, writing at Marketing Pilgrim, says he’s very impressed and believes most Ask.com users will be too. TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington, also providing a thorough review of the service, calls it an excellent upgrade. “If every 1% of the search market is worth $1 billion or more then this investment will certainly pay off,” he notes. [...]

By: DotSauce Domain News Magazine » Sneak Peek Video of Ask.com’s New Search Interface

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:05:32 +0000

By: The new Ask | Search Engine Optimization India

The new Ask | Search Engine Optimization India — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:37:13 +0000

[...] Or you can check out a video walkthrough with Ask’s Michael Ferguson of the new features & tools. [...]

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:14:31 +0000

Thanks for the video Andy. I haven’t had the time to really play with the new Ask interface yet, but I did try a few quick searches earlier and I liked what I saw.

I’m impressed with the thought and testing Ask put into developing the interface and while it’s a big change and a big risk my initial thought is they’ve made a good decision.

Hopefully the advertising campaigns will get better.