Web Search December 2004 Archive

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. More about search engines Search Engine Quiz The ... Read More

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. More about Web browsers How to Set Your Browser's Home ... Read More

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. More Web search resources Most Popular ... 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. More Web ... Read More

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

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

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

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. More about the Internet A ... Read More

The Internet is a wonderful resource. However, there are dangers to be avoided, especially for children. Use About.com's 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

Last year, I got almost all of my Christmas presents online with a few of the best Online Shopping Search Engines. It's easy and I avoided crowds....and saved a lot ... Read More

If you're longing to walk down memory lane with a few nostalgic holiday movies, you'll want to read How to Find Free Christmas Movies Online, a collection of over 100 ... 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! More free classes you ... 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