Google Search Grid Format Visual Design On Desktop

It looks like Google is testing the more visual grid format design that was officially launched on mobile, now on desktop Google Search results. This typically comes up for product queries and such and it is now being tested on Google desktop search.

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Two Disco Balls At The Google Dublin Office

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Daily Search Forum Recap: May 20, 2022

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...

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Google: Don't Get Hung Up About "Toxic Links"

Google's John Mueller responded to some concerns on Reddit about "toxic links." He was asked where do these toxic links come from, in which he replied "Toxic links is all about selling tools." He told the individual "don't get hung up about it."

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A Dedicated Google Search Local Ad Pack

Google seems to be testing adding a local pack for ads along with a normal organic local pack, I believe. Here is a screenshot showing a local pack labeled as "Ads" that show a list of stores that have shoes near you. You can click "more places" that will load more local ads.

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