We’ve probably all gone through this before: you do a search for something, and the results just don’t seem to be related to what you were looking for.

It’s definitely not what we want to see happen, and we try to prevent it in a number of ways. For example, if you spell something wrong, we have systems to detect those misspellings and provide proper spelling predictions, so you can find web pages and information that match the words you were really searching for. We also continue to make improvements to our underlying language understanding systems in Search, so even if you don’t phrase something exactly as it’s written online, we can still understand the words and concepts in a way that makes sure you can find a good match.

But these systems don’t always work perfectly, and sometimes, there just isn’t information available on the web that matches what you typed in.

Starting today in the U.S., we’re rolling out a new message that lets you know when Google hasn’t been able to find anything that matches your search particularly well. While you can still go through the results to see for yourself if they’re helpful, the message is a signal that we probably haven’t found what you’re looking for. When possible, the feature will also provide some alternative searches as well as tips on how you could reformulate your query to better find the information you seek.

This feature shouldn’t show up too often-- after all, there’s usually something helpful we can find! But when it does, we hope it helps save you some time and gets you to the information you wanted more quickly. If it turns out that what you were hoping to find just isn’t on the web at all, you can always check back later to see if anyone has created a new article or posted new information that you’ll find helpful. And in the meantime, there’s always more to explore.

Baking is intimidating. With all its numbers and measurements and exactness, it can be an unforgiving pursuit. And while I know these efforts end in a delicious treat, I’ve always remained wary of any activities that can be described as “chemistry.” 

But within the past few weeks of increased time spent at home, I’ve found myself searching the back of the pantry for flour and collecting my half-full bags of sugar. Turns out, I’m not alone: We took a look at Google Trends and found that Search interest in Bread has reached an all-time high in the U.S.

Obviously, though, there are many types of bread, so I considered my options. Search interest in Banana Bread reached an all-time high this month in the U.S, as did searches for “focaccia recipe." The latter of the two happens to be trending on YouTube as well: All things sourdough—from starters to common mistakes—are currently enjoying the spotlight.

If that doesn't inspire you to break out the measuring cups, check out this list of the most-searched bread recipes from Google Trends over the past month in the U.S.

1. Banana bread recipe

2. Sourdough recipe

3. Beer bread recipe

4. French bread recipe

5. Garlic bread recipe
   
   

As a first time bread baker, I decided that it would be best to choose a recipe based on a different description: easy. Coincidentally (or not) enough, over the past year, search interest in “easy recipes” was highest the week of March 29 in the U.S. The instructions for no-yeast bread (searches for “yeastless bread” recipes increased more than 4,600 percent this month) seemed simple enough. Less than an hour later, I had an imperfectly shaped, but still delicious loaf of bread. 

And what goes better with bread (or rather, toasted bread) than coffee? Search interest in "whipped coffee recipe"—which is usually served cold and looks like a dreamy, marshmallow-like cloud—reached an all-time high in the U.S. In fact, “how to make whipped coffee” increased more than 4,200 percentthis month. Here are the top regions searching for "whipped coffee" over the past month. 

I’ll report back when I come down from the combo caffeine-sugar rush. (Take a look at the recipe and...I think you’ll understand.) 

Baking is intimidating. With all its numbers and measurements and exactness, it can be an unforgiving pursuit. And while I know these efforts end in a delicious treat, I’ve always remained wary of any activities that can be described as “chemistry.” 

But within the past few weeks of increased time spent at home, I’ve found myself searching the back of the pantry for flour and collecting my half-full bags of sugar. Turns out, I’m not alone: We took a look at Google Trends and found that Search interest in Bread has reached an all-time high in the U.S.

Obviously, though, there are many types of bread, so I considered my options. Search interest in Banana Bread reached an all-time high this month in the U.S, as did searches for “focaccia recipe." The latter of the two happens to be trending on YouTube as well: All things sourdough—from starters to common mistakes—are currently enjoying the spotlight.

If that doesn't inspire you to break out the measuring cups, check out this list of the most-searched bread recipes from Google Trends over the past month in the U.S.

1. Banana bread recipe

2. Sourdough recipe

3. Beer bread recipe

4. French bread recipe

5. Garlic bread recipe
   
   

As a first time bread baker, I decided that it would be best to choose a recipe based on a different description: easy. Coincidentally (or not) enough, over the past year, search interest in “easy recipes” was highest the week of March 29 in the U.S. The instructions for no-yeast bread (searches for “yeastless bread” recipes increased more than 4,600 percent this month) seemed simple enough. Less than an hour later, I had an imperfectly shaped, but still delicious loaf of bread. 

And what goes better with bread (or rather, toasted bread) than coffee? Search interest in "whipped coffee recipe"—which is usually served cold and looks like a dreamy, marshmallow-like cloud—reached an all-time high in the U.S. In fact, “how to make whipped coffee” increased more than 4,200 percentthis month. Here are the top regions searching for "whipped coffee" over the past month. 

I’ll report back when I come down from the combo caffeine-sugar rush. (Take a look at the recipe and...I think you’ll understand.)