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You are here: Home / Tech / GMail / Google Navigation: Black bar replaced with drop down

Google Navigation: Black bar replaced with drop down

November 30, 2011 by Paul Spoerry 3 Comments

Google navigation update ditches the ubiquitous black bar for a Google+ integrated navigation menu that includes a drop down menu.

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About six months ago Google introduced a new black navigation bar across many of their web properties. The black bar navigation went along with other aesthetic changes to bring the designs in line with their latest effort in social networking: Google+. Google navigation is getting yet another update.

Google Navigation changes

The new Google navigation update ditches the black background altogether. Now Google navigation integrates Google+ and the search box into the same section of screen as each of the web properties logo. So instead of seeing a black bar across the top of the screen containing a list of web applications, you’ll now see the logo which you can hover over and a selection of applications display via a drop down.

Google navigation

Google Navigation reception and ETA

Google is clearly bringing consistency to the UI of their various web properties. I personally like the redesign of most of the applications; they’re easier on the eyes, more visually appealing, and enhance usability. The Google Operating System blog seems to not be so keen on the new design stating:

While the new interface looks modern, it’s also less user-friendly because the navigation links are hidden behind a drop-down menu and the average user might not be able to find them.

It’s fair to say that some users may initially be confused as to why the quick links to other Google apps have disappeared. However, I’m sure that after one hover over the app logo that will no longer be a problem. The only critique I might throw at the new Google navigation is that it uses considerably more real estate than the previous black bar style navigation. What’s clear is that Google is going to bring Google+ front and center. On each page when signed in, you’ll see your Google profile in the top right of the Google navigation bar. This will allow you to sign out, switch accounts, etc. It will also integrate Google+ notifications, as well as Google+ sharing into the Google navigation bar… clearly putting Google+ front and center on all Google web applications.

Filed Under: GMail, Google, Google+, Tech Tagged With: add, bar, black, menu, navigation

About Paul Spoerry

I’m a groovy cat who’s into technology, Eastern Thought, and house music. I’m a proud and dedicated father to the coolest little guy on the planet (seriously, I'm NOT biased). I’m fascinated by ninjas, the Internet, and anybody who can balance objects on their nose for long periods of time.

I have a utility belt full of programming languages and a database of all my knowledge on databases... I practice code fu. Oh, I've also done actual Kung Fu, and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

I run. I meditate. I dance. I blog at PaulSpoerry.com, tweet @PaulSpoerry, and I'm here on Google+.

I'm currently work for IBM developing web enabled insurance applications for IBM and support and develop a non-profit called The LittleBigFund.

Comments

  1. ashole says

    December 2, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    ya how do you remove it, hope fire fox get a search engine of their own soon, good luck with the os google, be good at one thing not crap at loads?

  2. Paul Spoerry says

    December 2, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    #moron just delete the cookies. sheesh.

  3. Dana says

    November 6, 2013 at 12:57 am

    thanks buddy

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