Google Labs recently launched Experimental Search, which allows you the searcher to evaluate new ways to view and interact with Google's search data.
Google Experimental Search: I'm currently checking out 'left-hand nav' (Updated: 2/14)
And you can choose from an array of five options including:
- Alternate views of search results
Use an interactive timeline for display of relevant results, or where relevant, map them
- Keyboard shortcuts
Single keystroke allow you to put the mouse down (HINT: J selects the next result)
- Left-hand search navigation
This option gives you the ability to browse and select related types of searches (images, etc) for a particular search term
- Keyword suggestions
Get alternative searches in real time with tallies of total search results available for that search
- Right-hand contextual search navigation
Same as left-hand just on the right side of the page
One drawback: you can only join one experiment at the time. And while some of these features will have only have limited appeal overall I think the Google team is creating useful tools to extend the value of the search experience.
Put our lab coat on, don your goggles and click here to join Google Experimental Search
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