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A search engine or search service is a program designed to help find information stored on a computer system such as the World Wide Web, inside a corporate or proprietary network or a personal computer. The search engine allows one to ask for content meeting specific criteria (typically those containing a given word or phrase) and retrieves a list of references that match those criteria. Search engines use regularly updated indexes to operate quickly and efficiently. Without further qualification, search engine usually refers to a Web search engine, which searches for information on the public Web. Other kinds of search engine are enterprise search engines, which search on intranets, personal search engines, which search individual personal computers, and mobile search engines. However, while different selection and relevance criteria may apply in different environments, the user will probably perceive little difference between operations in these. Some search engines also mine data available in newsgroups, large databases, or open directories like DMOZ.org. Unlike Web directories, which are maintained by human editors, search engines operate algorithmically. Most web sites which call themselves search engines are actually front ends to search engines owned by other companies.
History
The very first tool used for searching on the Internet was Archie. (The name stands for "archive" without the "v", not the character from the 'Archie' comic book series). It was created in 1990 by Alan Emtage, a student at McGill University in Montreal. The program downloaded the directory listings of all the files located on public anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol) sites, creating a searchable database of filenames.
While Archie indexed computer files, Gopher indexed plain text documents. Gopher was created in 1991 by Mark McCahill at the University of Minnesota. (The program was named after the school's mascot). Because these were text files, most of the Gopher sites became Web sites after the creation of the World Wide Web.
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Add your RSS feed to search engines http://pingomatic.com/
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Shared short presentation on using Boolean Operators in Internet search engines with Board members of Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.
SueAnneRoberts (SueAnne Roberts) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:09:32 -0000
Shared short presentation on using Boolean Operators in Internet search engines with Board members of Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.
AuctionGuide.com - Guide to auctions and auctioneers worldwide.
AuctionIowa.Com - Directory and links to Iowa auctions, companies and auctioneers.
AuctionZip - Provides listings of live auctions in the United States. Allows searching by zip code, auctioneer, and state.
Meta Description: [ AuctionZip is the Nation's largest Directory of Live Auction Listings. Site contains auctions, auctioneers, auction companies, and auction galleries in various auction categories and states. ]
Autcions-Portal.com - Directory of online auctions and meta search engine.
Meta Description: [ Auctions portal is auctions guide and auctions search engine.Search online auctions items like Computers,collectibles and more on eBay,Amazon and Yahoo auctions all at once.Our search agent will find items for you at ebay,amazon and yahoo auctions.Auctions portal is the most comprehensive Online ... ]
Bargain One - Searches for cars and trucks in government, public and private auctions in the United States.
Meta Description: [ Auctions: Government Auctions. Buy Cars From $500 At Government Auctions And Other Public and Private Auctions! Locate all sales and auctions of government, public, and private properties and assets. ]
Bid XS - Allows searching for items on multiple auction sites, including eBay, Yahoo, Amazon.
BidFind - Search multiple online auctions with one entry.
Meta Description: [ BidFind - Auctions Shops and Classifieds merchandise search engine ]
eBay Stores - Allows searching by content within eBay stores.
Meta Description: [ Buy items on eBay. Find a huge selection of items and get what you want today. ]
Finds-It - An eBay search browser, allows maintenance of large lists of frequently searched items.
Meta Description: [ Finds-it allows you to search eBay for used, out-of-print and rare books. ]
GoHook - Search completed on-line auctions from eBay, UBid, Yahoo and others, using a simple interface. Lists items from registered sellers at no charge.
Meta Description: [ Search completed on-line auctions. Hosting sellers completed auctions. ]
Internet Auction List - Find all kinds of auctions divided by types of items.
Meta Description: [ Auctions and auction related directory. Site lists auction events, auctioneers, auction companies, online auctions and other sites where you can bid or sell items. Categories include computers, cars, online auctions, toys, jewelry and real estate. Find information on eBay, Onsale, First Auction, ... ]
ItemScout.com - Web-based service created for eBay buyers, sellers and collectors, provides eBay search agents and auction event notification. (Formerly AuctionGator.com)
Meta Description: [ eBay Search Service and eBay Auction Tracking and Monitoring. ]
Online Auction Search Engine - Searches more than one auction site at once.
Meta Description: [ Search and compare prices at many of the most popular online auctions with one click...Make multiple online auction searches fast. ]
Top Auctions 24-7 - Providing a search of auctioneer held auctions. Search by item, zip code, auctioneer, and/or calendar date.
UK Auction Guides - Provides a search within the United Kingdom. Also finds eBooks and trade suppliers.
Meta Description: [ UK Auction Guides, for Auctions and Auction Venues. Find auctions in the UK, UK trade and wholesale suppliers, auction and business eBooks, Antique Centres, success at online auctions. Car and vehicle auctions, property auctions. Property Auctioneers ]
UK Auction News Services - Guide to United Kingdom auctions and tenders for industrial and commercial, property, vehicles, agricultural, collectors, antique and general goods. Requires subscription for full access.
Meta Description: [ Auction News Services - comprehensive cover of UK industrial and commercial auctions and tenders from liquidations, receiverships, bankruptcies, government and company surplus. ]
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