1. A computer implemented method for improving access to search results, the method comprising: prerendering, using a processor, a search engine page in a hidden browser instance, such that at least some portion of content of the search engine page other than search results responsive to a search query is rendered; receiving the search query via a text entry field; passing the search query to the search engine page to perform a search using the search query; and merging the prerendered content of the search engine page with display content loaded in an active browser instance to facilitate display of one or more search results responsive to the search query as the one or more search results are received via the search engine.