Google Launches 3G Commerce Search for Large Retailers

Google launched a third generation of its commerce search tool that is specifically designed for retailers' ecommerce websites. Note that Google Commerce Search is not geared for the small seller - pricing starts at $25,000 per year and is based on the number of product SKUs and number of search queries. New features in the third generation of Google Commerce Search include Search As You Type; Local Product Availability; and Product Recommendations. New merchandising tools allow retailers to set query-based landing pages and to create promotions that display alongside related search queries in retailer-designated banner areas. Google also announced