Internet Search Tools

As you can see, you have numerous options. Each engine is a bit different and will give you slightly different results because each searches a bit differently. Try several and cross reference for the best results.

• Excite
  The actual search function is a small part of this page, and allows the user to search the web, directories and phone books. It is also described as a "Meta Search Engine." You may also do directed searches using Excite categories.
  
  
• Yahoo
  Yahoo is probably one of the more familiar search engines. It does have advanced search capabilities, directories and map searching.
  
  
• Google
  Google is probably the simplest search engine in this group. It contains no advertising, has only a few directories and does allow both advanced searches and specific media searches. One of the nice functions of Google is that it allows you to specify countries and languages when you search. You may also have the search engine translate words or phrases.
  
  
• Alta Vista
  A general search engine allowing the user to specify the type of media being sought. Alta Vista also has advance search capabilities.
  
  
• Dogpile
  Dogpile is called a "Meta Search Engine", it searches all of the other main search engines at once.
  
  
• Teoma
  Teoma is also a "Meta Search Engine", it searches all of the other main search engines at once.
  
  
• Northernlight
  A business specific search engine containing news, investment reports, market research and some of the top business journals.

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