| Question - What is a meta-search
engine and how does it work? |
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| Answer - meta-search engine is a search tool that
searches the databases of other search engines and/or directories.
Unlike individual search engines and directories, meta-search engines
do not maintain their own database of web pages; they do not collect,
crawl, or index the web and they do not accept URL submissions. Instead,
search queries are sent simultaneously to several search engines and/or
directories.
With that in mind, let’s analyze how a meta-search engine
works:
Upon receiving a query, the meta-search engine translates the syntax
and sends it simultaneously to a set of multiple search engines
and/or directories. All results gathered from the varied sources
are then collated to remove duplicates and ranked according to its
algorithm. Finally, an organized and sorted list of web pages is
presented to the user. There are many other details, but a thorough
explanation of how a meta-search engine works is beyond the scope
of this page. |
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| Question - What are the benefits
of using a meta-search engine? |
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| Answer - The extraordinary growth of the internet
has made it difficult, if not impossible, for search engines to keep
up with its immense size and pace. Thus far, the major search engines
have only been able to index a fraction of all the data that is available
on the internet. Therefore, chances are you will occasionally fail
to find the desired result if you rely on only one search engine.
Thus, the key to effective internet searching is not to rely on one,
but rather on multiple search engines.
However, it can be time consuming and tedious to individually visit
and perform a search on multiple search engines. A meta-search engine
solves this problem by providing a central place and interface where
users can search several search engines at once. This benefits users
by saving them time from having to individually learn and visit
multiple search engines.
Another benefit of a meta-search engine is its ability to access
a cross section of results from several search engines. Rather than
being tied to one database, meta-search engines combine results
from multiple databases, thereby enhancing the coverage and relevancy
of your search. Additionally, the ability to access multiple databases
provides the most up-to-date results. |
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| Question - How many times should
I use my Keyword Marketing Phrase in my website? |
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| Answer - The "Number" of times you use
your Keyword Marketing Phrase in your website has nothing to do with
your web page's ranking. It is the "Percentage" of times
you use your Keyword Marketing Phrase verses the number of other words
you have on your web page.
There is no magic percentage number to list your Keyword Marketing
Phrase on your site. If there was every web page would be using
their Keyword Marketing Phrase the same number of times which would
be a monopoly and have no value to the Search Engines.
I tell people to write their web page, sales presentation, or article
the way they would naturally write it. Then look over it again the
following day rereading what you wrote and find out where you can
best use your Keyword Marketing Phrase within the general text of
your web page. The closer you have your Keyword Marketing Phrase
to the BEGINNING of your web page the higher your web page will
be ranked in the Search Engines. |
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