Peer-to-Peer Search Engine Introduced by YaCy

A German search company Yacy has released a peer-to-peer search engine that uses networked systems to index the web and deliver the results has been brought into being by Free Software Foudnation of Europe.

An attempt has been made to match the breadth and power of Google’s Index. Every individual who downloads and runs the YaCY is helping to power searches and build indexes.

ll the searches are encrypted and no user information is stored,this is one important part regarding the privacy.Project Leader of YaCy Micheal Christen says “Search isthe vital link between us and the information we’re looking for. For such an essential function, we cannot rely on a few large companies, and compromise our privacy in the process.”

It works in the same technique as torrent and the information storehouse of all the systems on the netowork are being used to conduct the search and keep the database together.Even when the user is not actively browsing,the site the visitors are not automatically added ot the index.There are totally 600 pages on the network that have indexed 1.4 billion pages of content.

“YaCy isn’t a challenge to Google, and is a long way from becoming one. It’s not even intended to challenge Google.” says Karsten Gerloff,President of Free Software Foundation of Europe.

There are some unique advantages in Yacy where no central server na fail and there is no central instance that can decide can filter the results to some people.An innovative system has been introduced by YaCy that benefits both users and businesses.Increasing information stability and privacy will be decided if peer-to-peer concept succeeds in the coming days.

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Google brings out Instant Previews for Ads

Google in addition to the instant previews for Google.com brings the same feature for Ads too. This feature will allow users to view the graphic overview of the Ads landing page which will help them to proceed with the right content they are searching for. This upgrade is beneficial for both the users and the advertisers making it easier for the user to explore their content and also for the Advertisers to woo the right customers towards their products. Instant previews for Ads has been rolled in the US and will be rolling out globally in the coming weeks.

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A Visual amalgamation of search engines results- Yometa

Yometa.com has launched a visual search engine which provides search results from Google, Yahoo and Bing on a single screen.

The search results will display as Venn Diagram on three different colors representing the respective search engines and offer its users a visual representation of their search results on how they rank in three search engines simultaneously. According to Yometa.com, there is only 3% overlap in search results for the top 100 search terms which means that 97% of the results on the three search engines vary since their algorithms are different in assigning relevancy to each websites. Through Yometa.com, you could get search results on a single page without spending time in each. The three main features of Yometa.com are

* View search results simultaneously from Google, Bing and Yahoo.

* Users could navigate through the search results according to the relevance by browsing through the Blue boxes on the left side.

* Users also have the privilege to view results from each search engines separately (Google, Bing, Yahoo) and also from combination of search engines like Google/Bing, Google/ Yahoo, Yahoo/Bing or all the three (Google, Yahoo, Bing).

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Google Lab launches “Page speed”

Google Lab has launched Page Speed, a new tool for the webmasters which helps users to analyze the website and get suggestions to optimize the website. The website analysis can be done not only by the admin but also the users. All you have to do is to enter the url of your website or the one which you would like to check. On top you receive and overall score of your website out of 100 score and then suggestions under three categories viz High priority, Medium Priority and Low priority. Again under each category there are options such as “Optimize images” or “Minimize Redirects” which is hyperlinked to provide you more information as well as on how to fix the problem.

In addition to this there is one more feature where you can avail the Page speed suggestions for the mobile version of the page, especially smartphones.

Tags: Google Labs, Webmaster tools

Google updates search solution for e-commerce websites

This new feature will give retailers the flexibility for setting online promotions as well as to show consumers local product inventories. It will offer a more customizable search experience on the e-commerce website making shopping more interactive by providing sophisticated tools for retailers to manage the shopping experience on their site.

The following are the new features Google offered for Retailers

Search as you type- This is the instant search facility where you get product results as you type.

Local product availability- Products in the local or nearby stores will also display.

Enhanced Merchandising- Google’s merchandising tools help retailers to easily set query based landing pages and to create promotions that display related search queries in retailer designated banner areas.

Product Recommendations (Labs): To help consumers discover related products, by showing shoppers what other people viewed and ultimately bought.

Tags: Google E Commerce

Google Unveils +1, a new social tool

Challenging its greatest rival, Google has gone one step ahead introducing a social search button +1. Having some similarity with Facebook’s “Likes” this new feature will allow people to personally endorse or promote search results and web pages. This proves that Google has been undertaking various steps to stay on par with Facebook. The +1 button will appear next to Google search results provided only once the users are logged in.

Once you click on the +1 button it indicates that you have shared your link publicly to your social network. In the same way when you do Google search, and if any of your friends have shared some results it will list right below the search results. You can use your profile to see all of your +1’s in one place, and delete those you no longer want to recommend.

Google says that search becomes relevant by utilizing this feature. “The beauty of +1’s is their relevance—you get the right recommendations (because they come from people who matter to you), at the right time (when you are actually looking for information about that topic) and in the right format (your search results), Google posted on their blog.

Tags: Google, Social search

Real-Time Twitter feed and Superior Entertainment Sharing in Bing News

Bing has been working consistently to offer best search results to its customers and recently they brought “social” feature also to their search results where people get information from social media such as from Facebook and Twitter. With an up-gradation to the same concept they have introduced two new ways to experience Twitter and Facebook on Bing. Bing integrated real time twitter updates into Bing News. Now as you search a news item you will receive Twitter updates as well along with latest headlines. This will help its users to access real time updates rather than completely relying on the traditional sources.

Bing has also expanded “Liked results’ where you get links that is publicly shared or liked via facebook by your friends. Now they have brought out an easier way to share movies, tv shows, artists directly to your Facebook profile from Bing. With Bing Entertainment pages, you could post “Whats on your mind” by clicking on the “Overview” tab. Bing leaves you the option to share anything viz video game, movies, artists with just one click. This new feature is available in US and will roll out in other places soon.

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More Interesting features for Bing MOBILE

Bing has launched some interesting features for better Mobile Experience which will certainly make its users at ease to get information instantly. This feature includes better and faster image search, real-time transit and directions, app search for the iPhone and many more with HTML 5 operation. These offers are offered on Smartphone browsers for the iPhone and Android.

Real time transit directions in Bing take in duration of the trip in terms of walking, transit, transit schedule and the traffic status. It also includes relevant information for shopping like comparison of shops, product information, user reviews and also weather reports with auto-suggest and instant prediction. Another interesting feature is in the arena of movies by providing the reviews, trailers, nearest theater & movie schedule etc.

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A Collaborative ‘search’ concept “Qyo”

Qyo provides shared search queries. You will receive results from your friends, what they are searching in real time. Qyo makes it very easy to leverage the kind of information that was traditionally stored in the minds of people, and that could not be accessed by others unless the other person shared with them. Built on the theory that two (or more) heads are better than one, Qyo attempts to bring collaborative search to the masses and has become a buzz word among other search engines. Prior registration is required to begin search with Qyo. After registering, you will be invited to connect to your Facebook account to get friends and associates involved, too. In fact, without friends, Qyo is a fairly sparse experience.

Once you’ve associated with another person, all your searches via Qyo will be visible to them (and theirs to you), unless you specifically choose to search privately. Search queries appear as a message list on the right-hand side of the screen. You can comment on other peoples’ searches, help them but couldn’t refine their search, expand it, or anything.  Qyo makes search social, where people can help each other.  Whenever you arrive at the site to search you’ll see all your friends’ searches too.  While the concept is unique, there has to be a lot of improvements to be done to sustain in such a competitive ‘search engine” market.

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An array of Search Engines in diverse segments unveiled

A free search engine Mocavo.com exclusively for Genealogy search was launched. It enables the search of more than 50 billion words including names, dates and places, within a fraction of seconds. They claim to be the provider of the first large scale, free search engine for family history search.

Online People Search Engine Waatp.com was launched and will help you to locate people and possess latest features such as additional information and improved programming interface. The website was in the public testing mode for the past three months and received over 2 million visits a day.

Another search engine “ibod” originates and claims to be a potential rival for Google. South Bank-based “ibod – short for’ intelligent business on demand’ – provides free business search engines, social networking and advertising for charities and SMEs. It has already created eight jobs and a further 20 positions are expected to be available within a year. Designed to help organizations boost their profile through internet marketing, ibod will generate revenues through advertising and turnover is expected to hit £12m in four years. Kevin Robinson, an entrepreneur and a marketing specialist is the brain behind this venture.

Another one, quite different from all the above, The First Semantic Image Search Engine NachoFoto was unveiled, and  provides real time images based on the meaning of the user’s query. Image is the second most popular search on Google, resulting in 1 billion page views each day. So this new venture is likely to get more hits in the coming days. In their press release they say that Nachfoto is comprised of three distinct features such as ‘related searches’, Image results, and Timeline to ensure delivery of the freshest image results.

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