| What is a Search Engine and How does it work? | Search Engines are valuable tools in obtaining information from massive databases across the Web within a few seconds. Using Search Engines has developed into a science of its own. We will attempt to give you the basic suggestions on What are, How to use and Where are the best Search Engines.
What is a Search Engine and How does it work?
A search engine is a database that has been created to search for Internet pages. Search engines allow an individual to enter a search term or terms and the engine attempts to match the request with Web pages found within its database. The results are displayed automatically with links sorted by their probable relevance and shown with the most relevant sites appearing first.
Where are the top rated Engines? Some of the more effective Engines (as reviewed by several SE rating sites) are listed below in no particular order and are by no means all inclusive of what is available on the web.
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Usually a single term or phrase will do fine. Use the plus and minus sign to direct the search. For Example: +Windows +XP or +Windows +Microsoft -95. Quotation marks around a phrase will basically work the same as the plus sign..."Windows XP". Search criteria is mostly generic to all engines, however, some have specific tools to help you with their Database(s). Therefore, most if not all search engines have next to their search box, a 'Help', 'Tips' and/or 'Advance Search' link. Getting familiar with what works best for you in using a particular Search Tool, will help save time on your research.
Another term used when speaking of Search Engines is Metacrawlers Or Meta Search Engines
Unlike search engines, metacrawlers don't scan the web themselves to build listings. Instead, they allow searches to be sent to several search engines all at once. The results are then blended together onto one page. Below are some of the major metacrawlers(not necessarily the most popular, but rated the most effective).
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