Search Engine Optimization

The Definition of Search Engines
Search engines are a combination of software and hardware technologies for locating educational websites, organizations, research data, government information, and business sites by entering a keyword phrase or term into a search bar. True search engines employ search bots that spider the web with little or no human intervention. Some employ human editors that follow up behind the spiders to assist in quality assurance of the links - and to investigate abuses.

To help you in you quest for Higher Search Rankings - or perhaps give you new engines to put to use - we have listed the current search engines and directories on the web for easy Site Navigation. For more detailed information about search engines you may visit them online and view their help pages.

Multiple Search Engines
The following search engines provide results in a wide range of topic categories - including adult content. Most have multiple search features (advanced boolean, language, etc).

• All the Web
• Altavista
• Ask Jeeves
• Excite
• Google
• Lycos
• MSN
• Search
• Srub the Web
• Teoma
• Vivisimo
• What U Seek
• Wise Nut

Business Search Engines
Business search engines, or b2b search engines, have recently come onto the Internet scene to help those that are strictly looking for business information narrow their search.

• Aardvark
• Business Seek
• NetFerret
• Jayde
• Where 2 Go

Directories
Unlike search engines utilizing search bots, content within web directories is constantly being added by human intervention. Web directories do however utilize the function of a search bar.

• DMOZ
• Looksmart
• Profusion
• Yahoo
• Zeal

Meta-search
A meta-search engine is a search engine that employs the use of search engine data that is compiled into one set of results rather than just using the data from one search engine.

• Dogpile
• Eureka
• Ixquick
• Galaxy Hit
• Mamma
• Metacrawler
• Metasearch

Proprietary Search
One of the newer search engines is gaining in popularity; NetFerret. This search engine, principly a business search, accepts application for inclusion and thoroughly researches the sites making application. Adult content of any kind, alcohol, hate, gambling, mlm, or any form of spam is strictly forbidden. We believe that this form of discriminating search engine may be the next phase of public Internet search services.

• NetFerret

Reference
Whether you're seeking to learn a new word, or prepare for a term paper the following reference engines are filled with a wealth of information.

• Cambridge
• Columbia
• Dictionary
• Encyclopedia
• Librarians Index
• Merriam-Webster
• MSN Encarta
• Netlingo
• One Look
• Your Dictionary
• What is

Search Engines for Children
Parents can feel safe leaving their children in front of the computer when utilizing the following search engines. They are kids safe and family-friendly.

• Kids Click
• Education World
• Yahooligans

Yellow Pages
As the name implies the following search type directories can help you locate individuals and Small Business Solutions throughout the country.

• B2B Yellow Pages
• Infospace
• Quest Dex
• Smart Pages
• Super Pages
• Switchboard
• Yellow

We hope you find these search engines helpful in your quest for knowledge. If you would like to learn how search engines function please visit the sites on the right.