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Search Google for your domain name, and if that doesn't work try [seroundtable.com] - you should see ten large sitelinks come up under the main site listing:
Searching for the brand name, such as [search engine roundtable] doesn't return ten sitelinks for me. It only returns the ten sitelinks when I do a domain search.
Do you like this? I mean, domain restrictive search is probably a bit more navigational in nature than searching for a brand name.
I am not sure if this is a test or something everyone sees.
Sachin Bisaani first spotted this and posted about it on Google+.
Forum discussion at Google+.
Comments:
James Svoboda
06/28/2013 01:26 pm
I actually like this feature for branded searches. Barry, I also get 10 if I search for searchengineroundtable.com or seroundtable.com, but for the search "search engine roundtable" I only get 6 plus your Google+ plage on the side.
Michael Tilma
06/28/2013 01:35 pm
I'm seeing this as well. I have an ecommerce site, and I notice that it's a mix of my main navigation menu (FAQ, About Us, Technical Information) and the most popular products on my site. It makes sense... someone searching your domain name is clearly looking for you, so why not offer them more links to different parts of your site?
victorpan
06/28/2013 04:12 pm
Seeing this as well.
merlin
06/28/2013 07:33 pm
that is because your a MORON James and need Google to help you navigate. Its also because you think Google is actually helping you. Another born every day.
merlin
06/28/2013 07:34 pm
No it does not make sense Michael. The Internet is supposed to be about diversity, but if you want to live in a little box, then Google is perfect for you.
Brandon
06/28/2013 08:16 pm
It makes sense to me. And I asked 10 other people and they agreed with me.
Nate Johnson
06/28/2013 08:42 pm
I think it makes perfect sense. If you are typing a URL into the search bar you're probably on the C squad when it comes to operating a computer and thought it would take you directly to the website. Merlin, I see the point you are trying to make but unfortunately you're crazy.
robdwoods
06/28/2013 11:13 pm
same here. I'm seeing it as well searching on Google.com from a Canadian IP
Lawyer Tech Review
06/28/2013 11:30 pm
I'm seeing this effect as well. And keeping things this way is probably a good idea. Before this tweak, didn't you feel there were too many not-so-relevant search results from sites trying to steal searches including a domain name, aiming for this domain name as just another target keyword? I'm talking about those search results presenting the so-called "domain reviews", starting their title tag with a domain name that isn't their own. They even followed with a subdomain name similar to the searched domain, tricking potential users into clicking the result as being related to their target domain. After all, if users type a domain name in the search box, what do they expect to find? Chances are that, 90% of the time, they are exactly looking after results from the legitimate, searched domain. And if not, they just need to scroll down. Making the search results from the target domain stand out even more is still a win-win.
Nick
06/29/2013 05:35 am
Yes..same here..I am seeing 10 site links in Google.co.uk when search our company name - aviwebsolutions.co.uk
merlin
06/29/2013 08:24 am
Then you and the 10 other people you asked are all gullible idiots. Congratulations on joining the flock of sheep.
Sachin Bisaani
06/29/2013 08:34 am
Thanks Barry for mentioning my name
Jobtardis.in
06/29/2013 10:24 am
But We got only 6 sitelinks ..http://www.jobtardis.in
Mohamad Fahmi
06/29/2013 06:29 pm
i got ten site links for http://www.genreystore.com
Graham Ginsberg
07/01/2013 01:59 am
I got 10 and then 6 for your test Barry. Personally I think its wasted space, like their new slider. Lets face it, Google is lack luster. When a little bird goes poop, its a small poop. When big bird Google goes poop, its a doozie
a1brandz
07/01/2013 06:49 am
Why i didn't got any site links for http://www.a1brandz.com/. Can any one explain me what are the factors responsible for site links.
Operation Technology
07/01/2013 07:02 pm
It's "you're", not "your". Just wanted to make sure you knew that before calling people names.
Giani
07/02/2013 03:51 pm
I get 10 for http://seoboost.ro For your test, I get 6 when I search for seroundtable and 10 when I search for seroundtable.com