Google: Searches Don't Use The Related Searches Option

Apr 24, 2013 - 8:16 am 5 by
Filed Under Google

The other week, AJ Kohn noticed that Google dropped the related searches search option from the options in the search tools. He was noticeably upset because it is a good way for marketers to get more keyword data from Google.

click for full size

So I asked Google why and Google said searchers weren't using it. Google said:

We weren't seeing enough usage of this filter to maintain it in the toolbar, but we do display related searches at the bottom of the page when they seem relevant enough.

AJ Kohn thinks that is ridiculous. Adding in a Google+ thread:

Okay, so is Google then saying that Reading level and Verbatim are therefore used more than Related Searches was?

If that's the case, I've got some swamp land in Florida you might be interesting in.

Well, verbatim is needed but reading level is just one of those cool things.

That being said, clearly Google is taking the approach of only showing the option when they think searchers will most likely use it.

Of course, most is not all.

Forum discussion at Threadwatch and Google+.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Follow

Search Video Recaps

 
Google Core Update Rumbling, Manual Actions FAQs, Core Web Vitals Updates, AI, Bing, Ads & More - YouTube
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Search Forum Recap

Daily Search Forum Recap: March 18, 2024

Mar 18, 2024 - 4:00 pm
Google Updates

Google Urges Patience As The March 2024 Core Update Continues To Rollout

Mar 18, 2024 - 7:51 am
Google

Official: Google Replaces Perspective Filter With Forums Filter

Mar 18, 2024 - 7:41 am
Google Maps

Google Business Profiles Now Offers Additional Review After Appeal Is Denied

Mar 18, 2024 - 7:31 am
Google Maps

EU Searchers Complaining About Google Maps Features Changes Related To DMA

Mar 18, 2024 - 7:21 am
Google

Google Showing Fewer Sitelinks Within Search

Mar 18, 2024 - 7:11 am
Previous Story: Twitter AP Account Whitehouse Hack Leads To Two-Factor Security