Search Off the Record
Features and deprecations on Steve
Nov 7, 2023
The podcast discusses the reasons behind adding and removing features on the search engine. They talk about creating a better user experience, surfacing relevant answers, and maintaining an organized webspace. The hosts also debate the removal of footer links, discuss user satisfaction, and explain the process of making changes to search results.
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- Maintaining cleanliness and simplicity in search results is essential for a better user experience.
- The gradual removal of features through A/B testing helps in evaluating their impact and making data-driven decisions.
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Balancing Features on the Search Results Page
The podcast discusses the challenge of balancing the number of features on the search results page. While it's important to provide relevant and helpful information to users, overcrowding the page with too many features can lead to a cluttered and overwhelming experience. The hosts debate the idea of having scrollable or 2D search results, but they ultimately agree that maintaining cleanliness and simplicity in the search results is essential. They also emphasize the importance of considering usage metrics and user interactions when deciding which features to keep.
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