This week in search 2/4/2011
Instant results in the “Shopping” view
Now you can shop faster than ever and get the speed of Google Instant when comparing prices, looking for nearby stores and learning about products you want to buy. For example, if you’re searching for a cast iron skillet, we’ll start showing you relevant pans as you type [cast iro...]. Click “Shopping” in the left-hand panel and try searching for [sweater wrap shawl], [android phone] or anything else.
Now results will appear as you type in the “Shopping” view and in Google Product Search
Hotpot recommendations in search results
Earlier this week we added Hotpot recommendations to regular search results on Google. So now, if you’re looking for restaurants in San Francisco, you can simply search Google for [restaurants sf]. If a friend has rated a particular place, you might see her opinion right beneath the listing. We also expanded Hotpot to 38 new languages so people can share their favorite places around the world.
Hotpot recommendations from your friends now appear right in your usual search results
Whether you’re cooking at home or dining out, we hope this week’s updates help you find what you’re looking for just a little bit faster.
Johanna Wright, Director, Search Product Management
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published @ February 5, 2011