Google Tests New “Guided Search” for Tricky Queries
(Google Tests “Guided Search” for Complex Tasks)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google is trying out a new way to help people with complicated searches. This feature is called “Guided Search.” It is an experiment right now. The idea is to make finding answers easier for difficult questions.
Sometimes people need to search for something that has many steps. They might not know how to ask the question best. Guided Search helps by breaking the big question into smaller parts. It asks the user questions step by step. This helps narrow down the results. The goal is to get better answers faster.
For example, someone might want to plan a trip. They need to know about flights, hotels, and things to do. A normal search might be too broad. Guided Search could ask where they want to go first. Then it might ask about their budget. Later it could ask about dates. This guides the user through the planning process.
Google says this is a test. It is not available to everyone yet. The company is seeing how users react. They want to know if it makes searching easier. Guided Search appears for some people when Google thinks a search is complex. The user can choose to use it or ignore it.
(Google Tests “Guided Search” for Complex Tasks)
The company often tries new features. Some become permanent. Others are dropped. Feedback from this test will decide the future of Guided Search. Google aims to improve its search tools constantly. This is another effort to help users find information smoothly.