Ever wonder how search engines work? Perhaps, you said to yourself, there are 50,000 monkeys at 50,000 typewriters busily indexing sites...or maybe that's just me.

With the recent tragedy in Southeast Asia, we've put together a list of the Top 15 Natural Disaster News Sites to make it easier to stay on top of breaking ... Read More

Now that the Christmas rush is over, it's time to start thinking about those New Year's resolutions. Is one of yours to make your online business as successful as possible? ... Read More

If you are looking for a fun place to spend some family time this holiday break, Yahooligans is a good place to do it. Yahoo's kid-friendly search pages, interesting directory, ... Read More

Good site design is just one of the things that will impact the success of your site...for better, or for worse. Find out what to avoid (seizure-inducing graphics, loud backgrounds) ... Read More

Merry Christmas! Today we'll take a look at exactly what a browser is, and how it can help you search the Net.

Whether you're a search newbie or search expert, there are common search mistakes that are made. Find out what they are and how to avoid them.

How do computers talk to each other on the Internet? Through the use of magical fairies, that flit instantly from machine to machine all over the world...just seeing if you're ... Read More

Did you know that you can create a searcher's home page? It sure makes the search process easier if you do this little housekeeping task from the very beginning.

Even though I'm math-phobic, basic math skills are all that you need to really get your search focused. Just use addition and subtraction to target your search, and get efficient ... Read More

Just typing a phrase into a search engine does not necessarily guarantee that you are going to see that particular phrase again. Instead, you'll get pages that have each of ... Read More

We have a winner! Debbie S. successfully completed both the Christmas Traditions Scavenger Hunt and the Christmas Music Scavenger Hunt this week. Congratulations, Debbie!

The Net has a fascinating history, and it's really interesting to see the ways in which it has evolved over the past 40-50 years. Yes, that's right: the Internet has ... Read More

Can you believe that it's almost 2005 already? Well, we've put together a month by month list of the Top Searches of 2004 for you to help you reminisce about ... Read More

Whatever you may be searching for, having a search plan is always a good way to start. Developing what you are looking for from the beginning will save you time ... Read More

I've started a new category that will feature various top searches on the Net. Today, check out what the top searches for the week of December 6-13, 2004 were.

Is there really anyone in charge of the Internet? Well, no. But there are some very good organizations out there that try to keep things running smoothly.

The Internet is a wonderful resource. However, there are dangers to be avoided, especially for children. Use our Safe Search Checklist to ensure your kids are safe on the information ... Read More

Writing content for the Web has some different rules to it than writing, say, for a college class, business project, or a letter to a friend. There are some useability ... Read More

Whether you're editing a newsletter, building a website, or creating a unique email signature, this article about searching for Christmas clip art is for you. We've put together a good ... Read More

Do you know your wassail from your Yule log? For you diehard traditional Christmas fans out there, this is a scavenger hunt sure to get your holiday spirits going.

Last year, I got almost all of my Christmas presents online. It's easy and I avoided crowds....and saved a lot of money. Plus, nobody can make fun of my polka ... Read More

If you're like my mom (Hi Mom!) and have been listening to Bing croon "White Christmas" since the Fourth of July, then this Christmas Music Scavenger Hunt is right up ... Read More

I've put together an easy 10 Steps to Search Engine Optimization email course this week. Sign up and you'll recieve daily email short classes in your inbox!

If you're a people person, then discussion groups are definitely for you. Myself, I love getting different opinions on current events, family stuff, or the best Christmas gift for a ... Read More

Optimizing your website pages for search engines is not a one-time deal and then you're done. It should be an ongoing process, with regular tweaks to make sure things are ... Read More

If you would like to hear it from the horse's mouth, then you need to learn about searching for audio and video files. Listen to historical speeches, view live streaming ... Read More