What makes “Search Engines” like Yahoo, AOL Netfind, Lycos and many others tick?
“Search Engine” is a generic term commonly used to identify Web Sites that match users searching for information to a list of Web Sites that may meet the user’s needs. While all “Search Engines” perform the same function, the methods they use to create their Web Site lists (listings) varies greatly. Some “Search Engines” use employees to review and build Web Site listings. Others generate their listings using computer programs, commonly refered to as robots. Some like Yahoo incorporate both. Employee Generated Listings Overview Search Engines that utilize employees accept or deny requests to add new Web Sites, generally submitted from web site administrators. The requests contain information about the site and suggestions on how the requester would like for the site to appear in the Search Engine’s listings. Reviewers generally verify that Web Sites meet the “Search Engines” standards and place approved sites into categories. End users looking for information move through the categorie
