Google is announcing a major step towards improving user experience, by eliminating the “continuous scrolling” feature in search results .
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Google rolled out the "continuous scroll" feature in October 2021 on mobile devices, and then expanded to desktops in late 2022. The feature allowed users to browse through search results without having to click "next" to load more pages.
But after two years, Google decided to abandon this feature and return to the traditional pagination system.
Why this change?
Google says the goal of this change is to improve the speed and efficiency of delivering search results .
With the "continuous scroll" feature, Google would automatically load all search pages while scrolling, even if the user was not interested in them.
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But with pagination, Google will be able to prioritize results that users are actively searching for, making it faster to load the most relevant results.
Advantages of returning to the pagination system:
- Better user control: The pagination system allows users to control the number of results displayed on the screen at the same time, enhancing the overall search experience.
- Faster: Google helps prioritize results and load them faster, reducing wait time for users.
- Greater efficiency: Reduces data consumption, as only pages that the user is interested in are loaded.
Feedback:
Continuous scrolling is still in testing, but Google notes that some users prefer a more organized and controlled browsing experience, especially when searching for specific information.
Impact on mobile users:
This change will be applied to computers first, with mobile devices to follow in the coming months.
Steps towards a better future for research :
This change is part of Google's ongoing efforts to improve the user experience and deliver the best possible results.
By integrating AI technologies like Gemini AI into Workspace apps, Google continues its quest to deliver smarter, more effective search tools.
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