Google's search results to display more info about the website & its source

October 17, 2022 By Jozeph P

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Google is estimated to process 8.5 billion search queries per day. People use Google Search to look up anything, from small, everyday topics to larger, more detailed research. And the company is constantly improving its main product, with a focus on adding as much context to search results as possible — especially in today's world, where misinformation and site spoofing can rule the day. To that end, the company has made a minor but significant change in how it displays your smartphone search results. Google announced the update on its main blog as well as its Search Central blog. If you search for something on your phone, the website's name will appear notably above the hyperlinked result title. It'll display both the name of the website associated with that result and its logo, allowing you to identify a source at a glance rather than having to squint your eyes at the UR. Google's search results display more information about the website and its source

Google's search results display more information about the website and its source

These changes have been in effect for a few weeks for some people, but Google's announcement implies that they will soon be available to everyone. This change will affect both standard and sponsored search results. The word "Sponsored" will be prominently displayed on the latter. Before this change, search results looked exactly like they do now on the desktop. The website where a search result comes from is not always obvious to everyone. With this change, you can see more clearly which website you're on. It's more useful for sponsored content because it makes it easier for people to identify ads and where they come from. This update is currently being rolled out to users, but if you haven't already, make sure your Google app is fully updated. If it is, you may just have to wait it out. By following these steps, you can provide feedback on this feature.

By Jozeph P

Journalism explorer, tech Enthusiast. Love to read and write.

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