I wonder if Google's search statistics got skewed when they introduced the as-you-type instant results.
I'm sure they can measure how much of the search word is typed before it is interupted by selecting a result. I'd also have to believe that the data they get from 'clicked results' alone would be mind-blowing.
Now, all those searches that are not phrased right, spelled correctly or are simply outlandish (and nothing gets clicked because your boss walked into the room) -- will they be lost? Maybe good riddance to those searches.
Also, stats every time the auto-suggest refreshes? Think how many skewed stats that would result in.
ReplyDeleteex. It would capture "How to..." (refresh, captures stats) "How to lo..." (refresh, stats) "How to lock..." (refresh, stats) "How to lock linksys wireless router" (actual desired search)
I'm still very fascinated by this for some reason.