Button for Summarise Page

oup_oup_andaway

I really love the Quick Answer feature especially that it can be used with just a click so just a small suggestion but I think it would be better if there was an icon/button left of the site details icon for Summarise Page feature, rather than being behind the three dots drop down. I think it would promote usage and discoverability of the feature to see it as an immediate option next to a search result.

Vlad

oup_oup_andaway Can you provide a mockup of your idea?

oup_oup_andaway

Vlad Here is a quick mockup of what I had in mind, just a small tweak to save the extra step to get to Page Summariser. I prefer the icon option where it would just be an extra icon next to the shield although I can see how that could be a bit vague seeing it for the first time so maybe something like word option will be a better fit since it matches with the existing quick answer option and theme. Added a word option 2 for fun but word option 1 will probably look the best and most understandable at first glance with some more polish.

Vlad

oup_oup_andaway Those are really lovely mockups. Are you an UI designer?

I do agree that the first one looks the best.

The main problem is that this will take spae and distract people 99% of time, and get used 1% of the time. This is why we have hidden it behind a menu with a few other items that are also seldomly used. The main challange with search results page is to not go overboard and include minimal features needed. What is your opinion on it?

oup_oup_andaway

Vlad Thanks! Not a UI designer, just have too much time on my hands 😁

I agree that the search page should be minimal and focus on search results but in this case I think the Page Summariser is really handy and would be used more often if it was immediately visible which hopefully will in turn result in more feedback to make it better and create a positive cycle and make it a more prominent feature that distinguishes Kagi from the rest.

spicytuna This could work too as long as it doesn't make the settings page too cluttered. Although I am worried that if it isn't turned on by default, we will lose the benefit of promoting the usage of Page Summariser to get more feedback but that's up to @Vlad and team on how much emphasis and resource want/can put into it at the moment with all the other things on their list so maybe having it as an option in settings is the better way forward for now.

ForumNinja404

I think the icon is the least distracting of the 3. Adding more text gets crowded quickly.

spicytuna

I think it's best as-is (in drop down). For me, it's fine there as I don't use it enough to take main real estate like this.

pouya

One suggestion: Why not make a settings option to move the icon on the page or in the menu so everyone can be happy? It can be hidden by default but for those of us who use it a lot, it can be enabled in the settings.

janpeeters

I agree with @oup_oup_andaway that better visibility will make it being used more. I often forget that it is possible. It could lead to higher costs for Kagi though and I don't know @vlad if that's feasible at the moment?

If you want to keep the interface as clean as possible you could argue that even the ranking shield could go into the three dot menu.

oup_oup_andaway

Not sure how implementable this is but maybe having the icon only appear when hovering over a search result would be a more ideal option in order to strike a balance between reducing clutter/distractions while still having the option be one click away.

Vlad

oup_oup_andaway Would not be a good UX practice to have fixed icons and then another one showing only on hover.