Exploring the #NoSearch Phenomenon: Bing, ServiceNow, and Google Extensions

Exploring the #NoSearch Phenomenon: Bing, ServiceNow, and Google Extensions

The term "#NoSearch" has gained traction in recent times, particularly in the context of Bing Chat and other digital platforms. This article aims to provide a comprehensive and educational overview of the #NoSearch concept, its applications, and the various contexts in which it appears.

Bing Chat and No-Search Feature

Microsoft's Bing Chat, a popular AI chatbot, is now adding a feature called "No-Search" to its functionality. As announced by Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing Search at Microsoft, Bing Chat will be able to exclude web search results from its responses when users add "#no_search" at the end of their query. This feature is intended to provide assistance for situations where searching the web doesn't necessarily add value, such as coding and solving math problems.

ServiceNow and No-Search Column

ServiceNow, a leading IT service management platform, has a feature called "no_search" column. This column is used to prevent users from searching for specific data within Service Catalog items such as Standard Change Templates. The solution to enable write access to this column involves configuring the Record Producer table and adding columns to the list view, such as "Table Name" and "Hide on Service Portal." Once enabled, this column helps prevent users from searching for specific records within the ServiceNow system.

Google and No-Search Extensions

Google's Chrome Web Store features an extension called "No Search For". This extension removes the "People also searched for" box on the Google search results page, which is displayed below the search results and shows alternative search queries. The extension is popular, with over 42 ratings, and serves to prevent search results from shifting downwards when the "People also searched for" element is visible.

Other Uses of No-Search

The term "#NoSearch" is also used in other contexts. For example, it appears in the discussion of sitemap generation tools like DD_GoogleSiteMap. In this case, "#no_search" is used as a field to exclude pages from being included in the sitemap for search engines like Google. This suboptimally chosen field can be problematic when using tools like dd_googlesitemap, as it is not an ideal solution for managing the pages to be excluded from a sitemap.

Overall, the #NoSearch concept is a developing trend that aims to enhance user experiences in various digital platforms. As technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the no-search feature develops and becomes more integrated into our daily digital lives.