Google co-op

Google created Google co-op to allow end-users to create their own search
engine. It is a collaborative tool which allows users and volunteers to
contribute information and in return help Google improve the search
results
for everyone. Hence, creating vertical search engines. This is achieved
by allowing users to add trusted sites/URLs using the Google co-op tool.
Google will take the information and prioritize the ranking of the sites.

Search Engine Marketing 101

Using search engines have become part of our daily web experience. Most people use google and refer "google it" to the world search on the net.AdSense, AdWord and internet marketing and advertising have also become a lucrative business for many companies who call themselves SEOs. After allsearch engine marketing is about using the search engine to drive more traffic to a web site. Pandia has come up with a search engine marketing 101 guidefor beginners. It is worth reading the article whether you are a newbie or if you are interested in driving more traffic to your web site.

Pandia Search Engine Marketing 101

Google Desktop Search Vulnerability

Original posting was Thursday, December 23, 2004

According to TechNewsWorld, Search engine leader Google has been forced to respond to a security vulnerability in its Google Desktop Search software, which reportedly made it possible for computer intruders to view desktop search results via the Web. Google claims it has fixed the problem for current and future users of the service.

Google adds major libraries to its database

Original posting was Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Google will provide the ability for searching books by digitizing out-of-print and copyrighted works. Google will partner with major libraries on this project. The partners include five major libraries, University of Michigan, Oxford University and the New York Public Library.

Source: CNET

Accoona Search Engine

Original posting was Sunday, December 12, 2004

Accoona is based on an American/Chinese cooperation as the search engine headquarters are in New Jersey while the main owner can be found in the Peoples' Republic of China.
The main focus for this search engine is business related information. However, Accoona is building its own search engine index, which includes other web sites as well.

Accoona claims to be using artificial intelligence to let your "super target" your search queries. The idea being to alter the the balance between search terms in order to make to results more relevant.

Source:Pandia Search World

Use Blingo search and win a prize

Original posting was Sunday, December 12, 2004

Each time you click on Go! on Blingo search, you are part of a lottery where you can win cameras, iPods, movie tickets, etc. Unfortunately this applies to US citizens only. Blingo is powered by the GigaBlast search engine. Gigablast's goal has been to become a search engine results provider to search sites and portals.

Source:Pandia Search World

Google Suggest

Original posting was Sunday, December 12, 2004

A new search facility by Google. What this tool does is, it tries to guess what you are trying to find in real time. As soon as you have started typing Google will try to guess what you are looking for, offering you alternative search keywords and queries with an estimate of the number of pages containing the relevant search keyword phrases.

Although Google already has a feature called "Did you mean?" links, Google Suggest are produced automatically. You don't have to click on the relevant link to get the suggestions.
Google Suggest FAQ

Source: Pandia Search World