How To See Google's Mobile Search Results on Desktop?

NewbieWarrior · 28th Sep 2011, 04:56 AM

How do you see on a desktop what search results are being returned by Google for those using a mobile device? Apparently there is a 86% difference in results between desktops and mobiles according to SE Rountable.

I own just a basic cellphone and don't use it for going online.

Thanks!

Max

Quentin · 28th Sep 2011, 08:12 AM

you could use an emulator like Mobalizer that should give you mobile results.

Mobilizer | Springbox

Quentin

NewbieWarrior · 28th Sep 2011, 08:48 AM

Thanks Quentin. Had a look. I think it's for simulating what a site looks like on a mobile device. I'm after somewhere that would allow me to do Google searches from my desktop, giving results as though I were using a mobile device. If that makes sense.

I've read that search results are ~different~ depending on whether you're using a desktop versus mobile device.

Jason Fladlien and Wil Mattos are coming out with WP themes specifically for mobile devices. That means I can build sites specifically for mobile devices. Hence I want to see what kind of competition I'm up against 'mobile site-wise' ie at the top of the mobile sites search results.

Max

Jay Moreno · 28th Sep 2011, 09:15 AM

try this in your browser address bar - its googles non-smartphone search

Code:

http://www.google.com/m?q=enter your search terms here

alternatively just change the useragent of your browser to a smartphone useragent such as iphone or droid and then go to google and do a search on google - it will pull up the smartphone google search

typically with google though it places a cookie telling it you are a mobile visitor and its sometimes difficult to revert back to the default looking google search page - if thats the case simply delete your cache and cookies...

Hope that helps

Quentin · 28th Sep 2011, 09:16 AM

Hi Max

It is not a simulator but an emulator that works like a mobile on your desktop. I had a look myself and it does automatically load google mobile search.

Quentin

NewbieWarrior · 28th Sep 2011, 09:37 AM

Thanks, Quentin. I stand corrected.

Jay - that's brilliant, thanks.

Love this forum!

Max

imback · 28th Sep 2011, 09:39 AM

Like Jay said.....I use that URL all the time

CHAD

EvanBeck · 3rd Oct 2011, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by NewbieWarrior

How do you see on a desktop what search results are being returned by Google for those using a mobile device? Apparently there is a 86% difference in results between desktops and mobiles according to SE Rountable.

I own just a basic cellphone and don't use it for going online.

Thanks!

Max

Just type in the mobile url like "m.", or ".mobi". The difference will be obvious that you are viewing a mobile site in "desktop view". Here is an example you can try on one of my mobile sites: http://m.webtomobile.net. Hope that helps.

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28th Sep 2011, 08:48 AM	#3
NewbieWarrior Active Warrior Join Date: 2010 Posts: 51 Thanks: 23 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: How To See Google's Mobile Search Results on Desktop? Share on: Thanks Quentin. Had a look. I think it's for simulating what a site looks like on a mobile device. I'm after somewhere that would allow me to do Google searches from my desktop, giving results as though I were using a mobile device. If that makes sense. I've read that search results are ~different~ depending on whether you're using a desktop versus mobile device. Jason Fladlien and Wil Mattos are coming out with WP themes specifically for mobile devices. That means I can build sites specifically for mobile devices. Hence I want to see what kind of competition I'm up against 'mobile site-wise' ie at the top of the mobile sites search results. Max

28th Sep 2011, 09:15 AM	#4
Jay Moreno Mobile+WP = JumpMobi.com War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,270 Thanks: 301 Thanked 449 Times in 309 Posts	Re: How To See Google's Mobile Search Results on Desktop? Share on: try this in your browser address bar - its googles non-smartphone search Code: http://www.google.com/m?q=enter your search terms here alternatively just change the useragent of your browser to a smartphone useragent such as iphone or droid and then go to google and do a search on google - it will pull up the smartphone google search typically with google though it places a cookie telling it you are a mobile visitor and its sometimes difficult to revert back to the default looking google search page - if thats the case simply delete your cache and cookies... Hope that helps
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28th Sep 2011, 09:16 AM	#5
Quentin Web Marketing For Profit War Room Member Join Date: 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1,162 Times in 528 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Re: How To See Google's Mobile Search Results on Desktop? Share on: Hi Max It is not a simulator but an emulator that works like a mobile on your desktop. I had a look myself and it does automatically load google mobile search. Quentin
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28th Sep 2011, 09:37 AM	#6
NewbieWarrior Active Warrior Join Date: 2010 Posts: 51 Thanks: 23 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: How To See Google's Mobile Search Results on Desktop? Share on: Thanks, Quentin. I stand corrected. Jay - that's brilliant, thanks. Love this forum! Max

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imback Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: United States Posts: 1,408 Thanks: 127 Thanked 279 Times in 200 Posts	Re: How To See Google's Mobile Search Results on Desktop? Share on: Like Jay said.....I use that URL all the time CHAD