http://www.stemkoski.com/google-searchwiki/ Web design tips & tricks plus anything else I want to talk about... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:44:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.stemkoski.com/google-searchwiki/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Ed Reese Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:44:22 +0000 http://www.stemkoski.com/?p=390#comment-229 I think it's going to be very interesting how this new feature (and others) will impact search results in 2009. There were a few very interesting interviews from Pubcon last week that talked about the personalization of search results. I agree that it could have a negative effect on the user experience in regards to limiting new search results based on past search results and preferences. I could see how this could be a positive search experience for those that want quick search results based on an action (where is my favorite pizza joint, bookstore, etc.) However, my gut instinct is that most searches are based on wanting to discover new information rather than find results from an existing body of information based on what you already know. I think it’s going to be very interesting how this new feature (and others) will impact search results in 2009. There were a few very interesting interviews from Pubcon last week that talked about the personalization of search results. I agree that it could have a negative effect on the user experience in regards to limiting new search results based on past search results and preferences. I could see how this could be a positive search experience for those that want quick search results based on an action (where is my favorite pizza joint, bookstore, etc.) However, my gut instinct is that most searches are based on wanting to discover new information rather than find results from an existing body of information based on what you already know.

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