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Features to be compared
  • how does the search tool find the sites?
  • how much of a file does it search?
  • are results ranked by relevance?
  • how often does the search tool search?
  • which value-added features - annotations, links to related sites, date of revision, size?
  • what search syntax is available to users?
  • how fast,easy, and efficient is it to use?

 

Search Tools Chart - compares subject directories, search engines, and meta-search engines

Search Engine Showdown - gives features, analysis, strategies, and news about search engines

Multiple Search Engines- a multiple search engine searches several engines simultaneously. Multiple Search Engines should only be used after a search as been narrowed and refined.

 

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