Google is testing direct links to merchant websites in product search results
TLDR
Google is testing direct links from product listings to merchant sites instead of opening an in-SERP side panel.
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Google is testing a change to product search results that routes users directly to merchant websites rather than opening a side panel within Google Search for product details. The shift could alter traffic patterns for both organic search and shopping-focused properties.