Google Shifts Ads (To The Left)

Does Google’s search results page feel a little more crowded to you? The ads which used to run down along the right-hand edge of the page are now shifted over to the left, as if to declare, “Hey, look at us!” Maybe this will increase the number of times ads are clicked on. They are certainly more noticeable.

The ads now seem like they are now grouped together with the organic results, whereas before they were shunted off to the side (a legacy of the early days of Google when the purity of organic results was protected as much as possible from being sullied by dirty ads). In fact, on my screen the ads take center stage, with a thin line down the middle forming the slimmest barrier separating them from the natural results. I wonder if this design change has something to do with the popularity of wider screens. But the line and central placement of the ads also conveniently draw the eye.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/08/11/google-shifts-ads-to-the-left/

 

But that's really stupid.. I mean look at wide empty space to ads right..

 

i also noticed that they sending a promo codes of adwords... they are like promoting their own service..

 

sure they are it is money for them !

 

lol, love the image. I think Google should keep the big red arrow on their actual page.

 

That's annoying..
But, its unchanged for me.

 

they might put more ads space on the it

 

ys agree google used for own adv also

 

This way the will get more money, and it's the main point.. right

However, am not seeing any changes on my side !!!

 

I have noticed that too, it is kinda annoying

 

This is one of the strategy to increase the CTR. Google are trying to earn more and more money