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How many web‐wide search engines do we need?

Péter Jacsó (University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA)

Online Information Review

ISSN: 1468-4527

Article publication date: 21 November 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss how many web‐wide search engines are actually needed.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper was researched by testing and reviewing different search engines and studying comparative papers about the popularity of web‐wide search engines.

Findings

The author tests and reviews the new search engine Cuil, and discusses its ability as a search engine, with varying results. The paper also compares this new search engine to other more favourable search engines.

Originality/value

The paper provides insight into the requirements of new search engines and whether there is any need for more search engines within the world wide web.

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Citation

Jacsó, P. (2008), "How many web‐wide search engines do we need?", Online Information Review, Vol. 32 No. 6, pp. 860-865. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520810923971

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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