Google Testing User-Voted Search Results

[Kristijntje]

Google is experimenting with a new style of search result that aims to improve accuracy of its search engine by letting the user vote on whether they like or dislike the list of search results for a given keyword.

As part of Google Labs this trial, which the company says may only be available for a few weeks, involves the user clicking on ‘like it’ or ‘don’t like it’ buttons located to the side of the web link.

In this Digg-style experiment, the result will be promoted further up the list and tagged with an orange marker so that the user can keep track of preferred changes.

Unlike Digg, other Google users will not be affected by the individual tweaking: instead it will be stored along with the users’ own personal information for the next time they search for this word or phrase, so users are required to log in to avail of it...

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From Google Labs:

What is it?
Google is always experimenting with new features aimed at improving the search experience.

This experiment lets you influence your search experience by adding, moving, and removing search results. When you search for the same keywords again, you'll continue to see those changes. If you later want to revert your changes, you can undo any modifications you've made. Note that this is an experimental feature and may be available for only a few weeks.

How do I use it?

Like it?
This button (fig. 1b) will move the result to the top of the page and add this orange marker (fig. 1a) next to it so you can easily recognize it. The result(s) you promote will appear at the top whenever you search for the same keyword(s) in the future.

Don't like it?
This button (fig. 1b) will remove the result, and it will remain hidden when you search for the same keyword(s) in the future.

more info: http://www.google.com/experimental/a840e102.html