Symbols may mean a lot to people and even more to an organization or corporation. In Google’s endeavor to be the primary search engine, it transforms its small search box to a bigger one.

Here is a picture directly from the Google Blog.

It may be a small change but it is a change that emphasizes the company’s focus on search. Also, a bigger search box means bigger letters as well. Marissa Meyer, Google’s Vice President on Search Products and User Experience, said “Over the past 11 years, we’ve made a number of changes to our homepage. Some are small and some are large. In this case, it’s a small change that makes search more prominent.”

However, reactions of the users vary. Some people like it while others don’t. Matt McGee of Search Engine Land did not like the new search experience. “I’ve been using it for the last hour and … well … I don’t feel like I’m having more fun.” He said.

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