Google’s New Look
Google has been beta-testing a new design for a month or so. Bookmarklet Guru Jesse Ruderman has created a bookmarklet that lets you see the new design. [via anil]
They didn’t change much, but one thing I notice is that the Directory link has disappeared from the front page. Are users really so search-oriented that Google thinks nobody will miss it?
I noticed the same thing, and have to wonder if their commercial endeavor (ahem, Froogle) was the cause. I guess I can’t blame them for wanting to make money, but I don’t see why they can’t have both.