In my research, I discovered that there is so much to share with you that I will break down this information into various posts. This is the first post. PURPOSE
- To improve your skills in finding information on the Internet.
- To make you internet experience more fulfilling.
- To broaden your skills by bringing more options [search engines] to you.
POINTS
- Search engines are the basic tools to help find information on the Internet.
- Different search engines give different results; some deliver different formats [audio, video, graphics etc..]; some are specialize in certain areas [general, medicine, people etc..]
- There are an enormous number of search engines. Seniors-Online researched the best search engine listings to encourage you to go beyond your normal search engine choices.
- The Top 4 Search Engines have over 96% of all the traffic [Google, Yahoo, Bink and Ask].
- Seniors-Online has gathered an initial listing of suggested Search Engine Sites and put them in a table found in the sidebar section WEBSITES LISTED IN TABLES or click here-> http://www.seniors-online.ca/test/websites-listed-in-tables/search-engine-site-table/
TOP 13 SEARCH ENGINE LISTS last updated April 15, 2010 [from table http://www.seniors-online.ca/test/websites-listed-in-tables/search-engine-site-table/ To open website links in the table below in a New Tab: Point cursor over link--->Right Click on LInk--->Select Open in a New Tab.
| Rank | Web Page Description | Web Page Address [URL]Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pandia Powersearch: all-in-one list of search engines and directories | http://www.pandia.com/powersearch/ |
| 2 | The Search Engine List | http://thesearchenginelist.com/ |
| 3 | About.com: A Comprehensive List of Search Engines You Can Use | http://websearch.about.com/od/enginesanddirectories/tp/search-engine-list.htm |
| 4 | Phil Bradely: List of Major Websites by Category | http://www.philb.com/whichengine.htm |
| 5 | Phi Bradely: Home Page for Search Engine Website | http://www.philb.com/ |
| 6 | About.com: Top Ten Search Engines | http://websearch.about.com/od/enginesanddirectories/tp/top-ten-search-engines.htm |
| 7 | OEDB.org: Research Beyond Google | http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/research-beyond-google |
| 8 | Wikipedia: Search Engine List | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_search_engines#External_links |
| 9 | Refdesk.com: Reference_ Facts_News Searches | http://refdesk.com/ |
| 10 | Search Engine Watch [SEW]- Major Categories | http://searchenginewatch.com/links/ |
| 11 | Phil Bradely: Web search engines 150+ listed | http://www.philb.com/webse.htm |
| 12 | Noodletools: Best Search for Your Information Need | http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html |
| 13 | About.com: Master List from A-Z for Search Engines and Directories A to | http://websearch.about.com/library/searchengine/blsearchenginesatoz.htm |
I’ve recently started a blog, the info you offer on this website has helped me tremendously. Appreciation for your time & work.
Hi Dalton,
Terrific! I would consider researching topics of specific interest for you. More content will be posted on a regular basis so we would be happy to
research a topic that satisfies a need of yours.
Keep in touch!
-BrianP
Interesting information , I also found another related article in other blog about latest SEO news – Yahoo publishes online style guide as printed book gives SEO advice
Genial fill someone in on and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Thank you on your information.
Your Welcome! Glad the article / post was helpful. We plan on writing a lot more reference articles like, Search Engine Table, that
bring popular websites into one list.
Maybe we can research a topic that interest you?
The best on your assignment!
-BrianP