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     Overview


This profile considers internet searching, search engines and directories.

It covers -

  • directories - the shape and economics of online directories
  • engines - the emergence and nature of major search engines such as Google, along with discussion of the 'search industry'
  • images - searching for still images, video and music
  • shopping - comparison engines
  • behaviour - search behaviour
  • law - legal regimes regarding online searching
  • cases - salient cases
  • landmarks - highlights in the evolution of internet searches

It is complemented by a profile on metadata and guides on intellectual property (eg linking and trademarks), electronic publishing, privacy, internet metrics and other matters.

There are more detailed notes on areas such as Search Engine Optimisation and the most popular Search Terms.

 




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