When we talk about finding information, the first thing that comes to our mind is Wikipedia and Google Search engines as one of the most-used platforms for gaining information by working professionals and students.
Talking about the last decade, the term “just Google it” became one of the most commonly used phrases by almost everyone. There is certainly no doubt that the search engine comes equipped with the majority of share when it comes to the online search space.
Even Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft has called Google the ‘800-pound gorilla’ when we talk about the search market. And now, the search engine giant is taking another step ahead to ensure that the Search experience will get even better for the users.
Google has announced that users in India and the US will now be able to try and test the new feature for Search called ‘Notes’ which will enable the users to leave comments on Search results. This will let other people see it and benefit from it. This will be very similar to one which we have in Wikipedia to edit.
In an official blog post, Google made an announcement that states a new feature for Search. The blog further states that the new feature will be available as an opt-in feature too.
The company said, “Today, we’re introducing a new opt-in experiment in Search Labs called Notes to help people find a wide range of perspectives on Search.”
About the new Notes feature
The new Notes feature will enable the users to share their insights on any particular topic with people around the world, who can benefit from it.
Those who are using Google Notes will trust the information which is given by other people on specific web pages. The tech giant further said that the Notes feature will add a “new layer of human insights” in the Google Search result of the user.
The company further said adding the new Notes feature might help the users to think about planning their vacation (where to go with the family or friends), looking for a new food recipe (any), recommendations for indoor plants, and more.
Google further said, “In this new experiment, you can get helpful context about a web page so you can better identify information that might be most useful for you — or you can share your expertise with the world,”
How to use and what to expect
To access the new Notes for Search feature, Google users will have to opt into the experiment in the Google app or on Discover.
Once the user enables the feature, a "Notes" button will appear in the search results, letting the users view and create notes further.
The new Note feature will help in creating a straightforward process, which will enable the users to customise their notes with stickers, photos and text to choose from a variety of visual styles for personalizing their contributions.
Safety concerns
Furthermore, Google has also addressed a safety concern in its blog post. It stated that the Notes feature will not be available for some sensitive topics, where “the risk of harm is higher.”
Google posted: “In the months ahead, we’ll actively explore ways to provide site owners insights into notes on their content. We understand this is an important need for websites, and we’re committed to working with them to determine what tools and insights will be most beneficial,” the company added.
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