After reading the article, Google Instant: Criticisms and Controversies, I think there are both good and bad aspects of Google Instant, which is exactly why the author says "the debate rages on".
I like how the searches are personalized to your location and how it suggests search queries as you type to find things faster. However, I don't like how it doesn't show previously typed searches, even though the article says that 40% of your searches on any given day are repeated searches.
I also found it interesting when the article talked about searching the word "suicide". I had never thought of that and I understand both sides of the argument.
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ReplyDeleteI think Instant will catch on with time. The evolution of the search engine is inevitable, and with Google being the trailblazer it makes sense for them to try something new first.
ReplyDeleteThe predictive query response that changes as the user continues to type his/her search seems really useful and flat out cool to me. Sure, there are kinks to me worked out but I think in the long run users will adapt with what Google puts out there.
Internet browsing is becoming more and more about speed: how quickly can the user attain the information being searched for. Instant seems like an advancement in the right direction
Google Instant sounds great! I like the idea of not having to completely enter my search word. Also, good call on the white screen approach.
ReplyDeleteKevin, I agree with you that the internet is all about speed and the less time one has to spend finding information the better. I'm looking forward to using Google Instant!
I think Insta-search by Google is a daring move. In IT there are followers and leaders. Google continues to pioneer and be a leader. Insta-search is by all means a daring move though. It fundamentally changes the way Google works. This involves a high amount of risk. One needs to ask with Google dominating the search engine market was it a smart move?
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