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Most us do not likely seek out and use LookSmart. But there is a better than likely chance that we have used their services behind the scenes more than you might expect. Well, if you are an API buff, they have just released an API for you to check out.
Does anyone still use TV Guide? Anyone under 80 that is. Regardless, it seems that they have updated their Website’s search engine to help make sure that all three of you without a DVR won’t miss your favorite programs. (I’m kidding about the DVR crack, by the way)
Much like with any business venture, having a good marketing plan is a must! But for a newly created search engine, this requires you to brand the living crap out of your work. And that my friends, is not as easy as it might sound…
The article below does beg an important question: Is it really worth starting up your own search engine for fun and profit? Some might argue that it is a waste of time. Yet there are others still, that might beg to differ with that line of thinking…
OK, so there is a lot of really pretty bright text and such. How are things with regard to content for this convention? Since I was not able to be there, I am going to assume that there was much to be learned; being they were hosted by Search Engine Watch and all.
Using A9, what’s in it for us? This is a question that I have pondered off and on lately. So, with this in mind I thought perhaps I might spend some time on their Website to see what sorts of answers I can come up with…
Speaking for myself, I believe that it will always have some limited value. Although that is not to say that it will continue changing over time. As things stand now, it’s anyone’s ball game.
It is truly hard to believe just how much search engines and the Internet as a whole has impacted our lives over the past 10-12 years. But I am willing to bet that things are just getting warmed up….
Personally, I think it is a double standard. Google is Johnny on the spot with records for the Chinese government, but they are not willing to divulge ours? Seems like a nice gesture, but is there perhaps an ulterior motive?
Point taken, yes. And while MSN does nothing for me whatsoever, I have no problem as the search engine user being compensated for my time; just so long as the results are accurate and meeting my needs.
Is there really any question? Monetizing your Website can be a real help in making sure that you can afford to spend time keeping its content up to date. But in order to do this, it helps to have a revenue plan. Well, this article below can help…
For the business that makes their livelihood on the Internet, making sure you are optimized for more than one language is quickly becoming must. Interested, read on…
Let’s face it, the trust is simply not there! Even if search engines do in fact keep the records of our searches away from marketers, the belief is still not there amongst the bulk of the population on the ‘Net.
I have always had a soft spot for the underdog. Even if the work that they participate may not be something that I would outwardly condone, you have to admire raw, unbridled tenacity.
While the search for flowers on the big cupid day makes sense, I am a little shocked to see a search for love being in the top of the search list.
Could it be true? Could this honestly be an unbiased search engine that we can learn to depend on as we once did with Google? Thus far the results look promising…
So how do search engines actually rank pages? If this has been driving you mad lately, then cool your frustration with the article below.
If you have been trying to narrown down the search with regard to college specific information, then perhaps you need to give Google’s University Search a whirl? It’s easy to use and works pretty well!
Well, it’s beginning to happen. The death of torrent sites helping to track illegal torrents is imminent. Gee, wonder how long it will take before the MPAA just gives up and finds a way to meet people in the middle?
In truth, this really should not have come as such a surprise. Google may have the search engine thing down pat, but they’ll need Earthlink to show them the ropes with their whole WiFi endeavor.