If you dug how Google’s experiment with a single-word homepage looked, you'll be pleased to know that the search service's homepage is indeed sticking with that look—kind of.

The page shows just the logo, elongated search bar, and two buttons when you first arrive, and then the top-level menus fade in when you interact with it. It may not show up right away, but after a hard refresh—or cookie wipe—you should start seeing the new effects.

If you’ve ever wondered how Google goes about testing and re-re-designing a page layout, hit the link to read up on how 10 different designs, some of them almost practical jokes, led to the Mountain View firm’s decision. And tell us what you think of Google’s semi-new look in the comments.