Instant is designed to make searches faster and easier, because most people spend less time reading than they do typing. The best thing about this program is that, like many other features that are a part of Google, it is optional. Users have the ability to turn it off in the settings located directly to the right of the search button.
What is Instant going to change? Today, people are allowed to read short summaries of the content contained in each page that a search reveals. Within these summaries most people use call-to-action phrases. With the new software, it is now recommended that people who design websites place those phrases in the title. The reason behind this is that people will be using the Instant results more heavily, without reviewing the summaries.
Ultimately, the biggest difference in the new software will be searches with longer keywords that are more specific. Because the auto complete software shows sites that have the highest rating, it may detract users from completing a longer keyword, and instead coax them to click on one of the instant results. This impacts all types of sites, specifically those that get a majority of traffic from specific searches.
The results have been an increase in natural traffic, as well as a disappointing decrease in variety with keywords. There are a lot of keywords that are not seeing any viewers because of the new software. The best solution is to make sure that you are continuously aware of how users are searching content and to come up with a plan that best works with Instant.










