Has Google Lost its Mind?

ezminisites · 09-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Hey Folks,

It seemed like ONLY yesterday I could search something at Google and see articles and sites that would pull up on the main page. Now I see ONLY Adwords ads on the right until I scroll way down then I start seeing the other links on the main page. There seems to be a big void of blank white page until I scroll way down on my screen to see the content. Is there a setting issue that is out of whack on my computer or has Google lost its mind and ONLY want you to see its Adwords right away first?

I am using that new IE8 browser now so I don't know if that has something to do with it. Please let me know if you have any feedback on this.

Thanks!

ptone · 09-16-2009, 02:38 PM

I'm using FF 3.0.14 and google is working the same for me as it always has (not like you are describing).

Razer Rage · 09-16-2009, 02:39 PM

I'm using IE too (I hate IE with a passion, I'm only using it because there's no other choice), and it loads fine for me.

I hate to say it, but it must be you. Try adjusting your screen resolution, see if that helps.

Jackbgd · 09-16-2009, 02:39 PM

Works perfectly fine for me.

ezminisites · 09-16-2009, 03:19 PM

That sounds bettter. I will see what I can do and also get to another computer to check. I just thought Google may have launched a new beta and was testing something new. PHEW!

Cheers!

netcatapult · 09-16-2009, 05:34 PM

Yeah, its all good on my end as well. Good luck

JohnMcCabe · 09-16-2009, 06:21 PM

My best guess is that you caught them playing with a new template for IE8 and something didn't mesh with your settings.

When you see something like you describe, it's usually a result of stacking page sections where the two sections (adwords ads and serps) together are wider than you have room for. So the first section shows and the second 'wraps' to the next level.

It's kind of like the word-wrap feature in a text processor.

Preben Frenning · 09-16-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Razer Rage

I'm using IE too (I hate IE with a passion, I'm only using it because there's no other choice), and it loads fine for me.

I hate to say it, but it must be you. Try adjusting your screen resolution, see if that helps.

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JW888 · 09-16-2009, 07:11 PM

I've noticed this happen before with a bad connection. If the broadband connection
dips or you've got too much going at once, I've noticed where page structure for
some sites including Google can sometimes fall apart but refreshing easily fixes it.

09-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
ezminisites Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: , , USA. Posts: 32 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Has Google Lost its Mind? Hey Folks, It seemed like ONLY yesterday I could search something at Google and see articles and sites that would pull up on the main page. Now I see ONLY Adwords ads on the right until I scroll way down then I start seeing the other links on the main page. There seems to be a big void of blank white page until I scroll way down on my screen to see the content. Is there a setting issue that is out of whack on my computer or has Google lost its mind and ONLY want you to see its Adwords right away first? I am using that new IE8 browser now so I don't know if that has something to do with it. Please let me know if you have any feedback on this. Thanks!

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ptone HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 499 Thanks: 53 Thanked 68 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Has Google Lost its Mind? I'm using FF 3.0.14 and google is working the same for me as it always has (not like you are describing).

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Razer Rage Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 612 Thanks: 113 Thanked 64 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Has Google Lost its Mind? I'm using IE too (I hate IE with a passion, I'm only using it because there's no other choice), and it loads fine for me. I hate to say it, but it must be you. Try adjusting your screen resolution, see if that helps.

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Jackbgd HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 165 Thanks: 89 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Contact Info	Re: Has Google Lost its Mind? Works perfectly fine for me.

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ezminisites Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: , , USA. Posts: 32 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Has Google Lost its Mind? That sounds bettter. I will see what I can do and also get to another computer to check. I just thought Google may have launched a new beta and was testing something new. PHEW! Cheers!

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