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Search Behemoth Gets Behemoth Search


Just a week after Google was granted a patent for its unique homepage design, the search engine has thrown it out the window. Yes, Google has made a HUGE change to the homepage design.

OK, I’m embellishing a little. Google has made a small change to the homepage…and it only applies to the search box.

The new super-sized search box comes with larger text and….erm, that’s it. Oh, and you’ll also see a larger search box at the top of your Google search results page.

Here’s how the change looks:

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You can read the official announcement here, but really, there’s not much to add to this announcement.


  • http://www.marketingprofessor.com Travis Campbell

    Yes, maybe a moot point. Perhaps this was to allow more room for Google Suggest (autofill) drop down info? It was a bit crowded in the previous boxes.

    -Travis
    .-= Travis Campbell´s last blog ..5 Steps to Building Rapport with Social Media in 5 Minutes or Less =-.

  • http://www.marketingpilgrim.com Andy Beal

    @Travis – good point! Perhaps freeing up more room for the upcoming AdSense ads in Google Suggest.

  • http://www.marketingprofessor.com Travis Campbell

    @Andy – I wasn’t aware of that (Google AdSense coming Suggest). That is crazy, but makes sense.
    .-= Travis Campbell´s last blog ..Review of The Twitter Method from Tom Deeter and Jack Humphrey =-.

  • http://www.marketingpilgrim.com Andy Beal

    @Travis – yeah, it’s coming: http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/google-suggests-you-click-on-m ore-ads.html