Search Engines

Because of the sheer vastness of the web and all the information available on it, it is impossible to have a directory with everything available like a phone book. It would be the size of a small library and be outdated in a month because of all the changes that occur on the web. Instead, people use what are called "search engines" to find what they need on the web.

Search engines are nothing more than large databases with information about the web and the different sites on it. While there may not be a single perfect search engine, there are a number of search engines available which focus upon a particular type of search, such as searches for commercial information or personal contact information. Becoming familiar with the strengths and limitations of different search engines can make your searches dramatically more effective.

The search engines, much like the Internet, have evolved to be much more than just databases of information. You can now get information such as detailed maps, updated news, and even chat rooms through some of the larger search engines. Below is a list of search engines for you to try.

Aa utility for searching pages on this site is available on our "Search" page: http://www.eticomm.net//search.shtml.