Project 15

Search Engines

Definition: Yahoo

1. A software program that searches a database and gathers and reports information that contains or is related to specified terms.
2. A website whose primary function is providing a search engine for gathering and reporting information available on the Internet or a portion of the Internet.

 

1. Wolframalpha

    This site allows you solve math problems, and facts about all kind of things. For instance definitions of words, and tons of movies and their descriptions. When you log onto wolframalpha there is a search bar, just type what you want to know about a particular thing or math problem and it will help you with that answer. I have never heard of this website before, but it seems that it might useful in certain things when I get stuck or need a quick references of a word.

2. Facebook
    Facebook is a social network that allows you to connect with people all over the word. You can interact with them anytime you want. Just type in the persons name or just a letter will do and all sorts of people with that name will pop up. Facebook will also allow you to be connected with your favorite stores, movies, or hobbies. They will show you updates on anything they decide to post.
I personally like having a Facebook. It keeps me connected with friends that I don't always get to see, or classmates when I need information.

3. Bing
    This is very large search engine. This particular one can find just about anything you want it to find. It allows you to search for different websites that pertain to the subject you are looking for. Bing is a very easy and successful search engine and is used world wide. I have not really used bing that much, but it seems to work just fine for what I need it to do.

4. Ebay
   If you are looking for all sorts of items to purchase online, this is the place. You can buy or sell on Ebay for typically lower prices than the store has the product. Just type what you are looking for into the search box and it will provide you with all sorts of options. I think Ebay is a great way for people to get there product out there, I use Ebay all the time and will continue to use it.

5. Wikipedia
  Wikipedia is a encyclopedia online. It covers many subjects such as people, movies, and historic events. This search engine can provide you with dates that may be needed for a project or just for someone's curiosity. I like this website a lot, it has always seemed to give me quick and easy facts about things I am looking for.

6. YouTube
 One very popular search engine is YouTube. Used for searching music videos/lyrics, short movie clips, news events, and just plain funny things. This site is used all the time. People tend to think it is funny to post videos of themselves doing stupid things, even though they are not the ones laughing in the end. I use YouTube on on occasion from time to time, and it typically finds me what I need. I find it a useful site for the entertainment industry.

7. Yahoo
Yahoo is another world wide search engine that can be used in the place of bing or Google, just a matter of preface. Can be used to find other sites on the subject you are looking for. It can be used also to show you updates on the news and sports events. I like yahoo better than bing, but sometimes yahoo does not provide all the information I need.

8. Yellow Pages
 Yellow pages will allow you to find people with their address and/or their phone number. Yellow pages has evolved greatly over the years. It use to be this big yellow book with yellow pages(hints the name) with people and businesses near you, now they are able to move with technology and find you way more than what is just in your surrounding areas. Yellow pages is very useful when trying to find someone or some place. It has helped people for many years and will continue for many more.