Articles Index
Google 101
Learn how to use the Web's most popular search engine.
Search.com
Search.com is one of best meta search engines that I've come across. Not only does Search.com offer you the standard meta search experience of retrieving results from multiple search engines, they also offer mini-meta search engines on a variety of specific topics; anything from Blogs to Gaming to Business.
2013 About Web Search Readers' Choice Awards
The Readers Choice Awards showcase the very best on the Web in a variety of categories, from Music to Kids to Social.
Anonymous Web Browsing 101
Learn about anonymous Web browsing, what it is, why you might be interested in it, how much information is easily learned about you via your Web surfing habits, anonymous proxies and services, and more.
The World Wide Web: What Is It?
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Web! Look at a quick history, the difference between the internet and the web, how to search the web, and much more.
Advanced Image Search With Google
Learn how you apply advanced search tactics to Google's image search to find the image you're looking for.
Facebook Graph Search
Facebook has unveiled a new search capability at the popular social networking site. Find out what it is and how it affects you as a Web searcher.
Interview with Jill Whalen, Search Engine Optimization Expert
Read my interview with search engine optimization expert and HighRankings.com owner Jill Whalen. As always, Jill's got some interesting things to say about search and search engine optimization, and we even get a peek into a "day in the life."
Search Engine Ranking Secrets
Jill Whalen is one of the top search engine optimization experts out there today. Here are her top ten tips for any site owner that wants more traffic, more sales,and improved search engine ranking.
Where to Find Free Full Independent Films and Documentaries
Free full movie downloads are getting easier and easier to find. Take a look at the independent films and documentaries you can download for free.
How to Find the Most Popular Searches on the Web
Find out what the most popular searches on the Web are: what's popular, what's hot, and what's not in the top Web searches.
The Best Sites for Free MySpace Layouts
If you're looking for free MySpace layouts,you've come to the right place. I've put together a list of my favorite free MySpace layouts here, and there's something for everyone.
Funny Sites
If you're trying to get some work done, then don't read this article. But if you're looking for something fun to do on the Web, then read my ever-growing collection of funny sites on the Web.
Use the Web to Do a Free Background Check
If you're looking for background information on someone, the Web can turn up a surprising amount of information. About.com shows you how to conduct a free background check using a variety of online resources, tools, and sites.
The Top Searches of 2012: Yahoo
Yahoo has released its annual list of the most popular searches for 2012, compiled from millions of searches performed all over the world.
Politicians' Quotes About The Internet
Our elected officials have a lot to say about the World Wide Web. Here are just a few of the more famous (or infamous) quotes from politicians about life online.
Bing: The Most Popular Searches of 2012
What did people look for on Bing in 2012? Topping the list were the U.S. elections, Gangnam Style, and the Olympic Games.
Facebook's Top Trends of 2012
Check out the top trends on Facebook for 2012 - a list that includes YOLO, The Hunger Games, and Gangnam Style.
The Most Popular Google Searches of 2012
Every year, Google releases a fascinating index of their most popular searches over the past year, called the Google Zeitgeist. Here are the most popular searches of 2012.
101 Free Christmas Movies, Specials, and Videos on the Web
Celebrate this special time of year with the classic TV specials, movies, and animated programs that we've come to know and love. Here are over one hundred Christmas movies and videos you can watch for free on the Web.
What is PPC?
What is PPC, or pay per click advertising? Here is a quick introductory article on what this popular online activity is, and how you can use it to advertise your website.
8 Ways to Submit Your Site to Yahoo
Want to submit your site to Yahoo? About.com lays out the options they offer, and makes it easy to choose what option is best for your unique site's needs.
Find an Archive on the Web
Archives, historical repositories of information, are found in abundance on the Web. In this article, we're going to look at how you can find archives online, along with some of the best archives available for free to the public.
Search the Invisible Web with CompletePlanet
CompletePlanet is a portal to over 70,000 Invisible Web resources. Learn more about CompletePlanet.
The Invisible Web: What It Is, How You Can Find It
What is the Invisible Web, and how do you find it? Find out the basic definition of the deep Web and learn how to search its resources.