I posted about this new change to Google a few weeks ago, For anyone who has not seen Google has rolled out this feature in most markets, this one will probably have a big impact for websites which are 1. Slow to load 2. Heavy on advertising above the fold. One thing I think is also crazy with this new change is that these new units cover the whole right column of paid ads.

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* After rolling over first News Results listing…

* Think this will even drive more emphasis to be the top 3 as spots.