BUYING GUIDES..since 1995
|
GALT HOME:
Internet Guides - Finance - Audio/Video - Travel - Household/DIY - Health - Cars - Fashion - Sports - Entertainment - Cell Phones |
| MENU: Technology and Internet Guides | Travel | Health | Household | Sports ...independent online guides since 1995 |
What is a search engine?:Internet search engines (eg Google, MSN) help users find web pages on a given subject. The search engines maintain databases of web sites and use programs (often referred to as "spiders" or "robots") to collect information, which is then indexed by the search engine. Similar services are provided by "directories," which maintain ordered lists of websites like Yahoo. All search engines allow you to search by keywords and then they display "relevant" results based on their database of searched websites. The major issues over the years is "How relevant are the search results?". Many end users have been disappointed with the results they get and that is one reason why Google exploded on the search engine scene offering the most relevant results with little or no advertising. Getting your website listed with these search engines (search engine marketing or search engine optimization) is very important. If Google or Yahoo doesn't list your web domain anywhere, no one will ever find your website.
Google Search Engine?:The Google search engine home page is at Google.com. A relative late comer to the search engine industry, Google has slowly taken over market share from Yahoo and AOL. It now controls the majority of searches done on the internet each month. Google was and is unique in that it offered a bare bones homepage with no advertising and it worked (that's why they get so many users). Their search engine results are the most relevant of all the search engines. Google has branched out with a search toolbar that plugs into your web browser, they now offer Google Talk (much like an online chat software). Their method for making money comes from ppc search engine results. Each time someone clicks on a sponsored result, Google gets paid $$$. Google image search is also the most relevant and widely used by photo enthusiasts.Yahoo Search Engine?:Yahoo has always tried to provide a complete search engine home page with search capabilities, email, news, sports, job listings and more. They figured that the more the better, which has turned out to be a good play. Yahoo has acquired many sites over the years to help enhance their search engine experience.
What is a Search Engine Rank?:Search engine rank determines where your site comes up in the search results and by what search engine. The higher the rank, the more traffic search engines will send to your site based on keywords associated with your website. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) companies have come along to help novices get better search placement. Search Engine Marketing (often referred to as Cost Per Click or PPC advertising) has taken off with the ability of search engines to show your ad when someone is searching for a keyword that most matches your site content. Advertisers used to pay on a CPM basis, but the price per click model has taken over with great results for both advertisers and search engines. Search engine placement determines everything and that is why search engines are struggling with their search results to make sure things remain fair and relevant.
AskJeeves Search Engine?:Ask Jeeves search engine has always been a unique internet search engine allowing users to actually ask questions in order to obtain search results. Unlike other search engines that pretty much ask you to enter in keywords, Ask Jeeves wants you to ask questions like "Where can I buy jewelry online". It allows them to better understand what it is you are searching for and they can then supply more relevant search engine results. Give it a try and see if you prefer it.Do you have a quality site or product that belongs in this guide? We are always happy to evaluate or review new products and websites. Feel free to contact us at the email address below and let us know about you. If you have a demo product you'd like us to look at, please contact us before sending anything. Thank you.
Send email to: galtemail (@) yahoo.com
|