Seach Engines
This Search Engines page is comprised of general, and specific, search engines. Look for Directories on the Directories page.
Download.com
This is where I go when I am looking for new software or utilities. There are many other places to look, but I always seem to start here.
Femina
A search engine with links to groovy woman and girl-centered websites. Been around for a while, and continues to grow. May not be great for general searching, but if you are into women’s issues or research, it’s an interesting read.
The “go to” search engine - seems I use it everyday, several times a day…
Google Co-op
Want to create your own search engine? Try Google Co-op! Co-op requires several easy steps, and offers a variety of options for optimal customization. It's very flexible, and very "Google-esque." You can work the search into your page seamlessly, and if you are web-app savvy, you can do a lot with this tool.
Google Blog Search
I swear I’m not employed by Google. Again, just a good place to start - especially since you don’t have to submit your blog to get it included.
Ixquick
A metasearch that provides private searching. Returns results from a number of serach engines. I’ve used it - works pretty well, and is cool if you are concerned about your search privacy.
Mamma - The Mother of all Search Engines
I had a patron ask me a question - he found the answer before I did using this metasearch.
Ninja Words
Ninja Words is my new favorite online dictionary. It is exactly what it says it is - fast. Can look up many words - at once. No ads. Can be added to your sys tray (windows), dashboard (mac) and Firefox search bar. I like it.
Rollyo
Rollyo does the same basic thing as Google Co-op - assembles a custom search engine based on sites you choose - but it does so with less fuss. And, of course, fewer options. It isn't (yet) customizable in terms of visual presentation, and it lacks some of the fancier options of Co-op, but I like it just the same. It also offers a "dashboard" which allows quick acces to all of your search engines, and a Firefox browser option. Has a bit more of a social-web feel, and is definitely an on-the-fly app. Easy and light!
Scroogle
Scroogle scrapes Google to present search results without ads or saving your search information. A nice alternative to those concerned with some of the privacy issues Google and other search sites have raised.
Snopes
Find out if that stupid e-mail is real or not BEFORE sending it along to another poor sucker. Search your Urban Legends here.
Wink
A “social search engine,” the search results link to pages that other Wink users have tagged/rated/stored. Shares features with places like del.icio.us, but works better as a search engine (I think).
