Google tests a new ad format that lets users expand or collapse sponsored search ads

Users can choose to either view more ads or minimize them

The keyword
1 min readOct 16, 2024
A colorful Google logo featuring blue, red, yellow, and green letters, displayed at a slight angle against a soft, off-white background.

Highlights:

  • The new ad format lets users click to expand or collapse ads.
  • When expanded, users see a carousel of sponsored ads in the search results.
  • The test includes ad box search refinements for users to narrow results without leaving the ad space.

Google is testing a new search ad format, per Search Engine Land. It lets users expand and collapse sponsored ads. The format initially hides some ads, and users need to take action to view more.

Now, users can click to expand it for more info, or collapse it to hide it. If expanded, a carousel of search ads appears within the search results page.

Google is also testing search refinements within the ad box. According to Search Engine Land, this feature will let users narrow down their search without leaving the ad space.

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