H.A. Simon introduces the concept of bounded rationality, leading to a satisficing strategy where users do not evaluate all search results but stop at the first 'good enough' result.

W.S. Cooper proposes the expected search length as a measure of user behavior in information retrieval systems, which becomes widely used for system evaluation.

Ongoing early research in the field of information retrieval and user behavior within search engines.

Rocchio introduces relevance feedback, allowing users to gradually refine their query by evaluating the relevance of results, marking the first step towards incorporating human judgment for improved precision in search results.

The WHOis search engine was introduced in 1982, marking an early development in the field of web search engines.

The search engine Archie is launched as a project at McGill University, aiming to connect the university's School of Computer Science to the internet, marking an early milestone in the development of web search engines.

Archie, the first well-documented search engine that searched content files, specifically FTP files, was launched on September 10, 1990. It created a searchable database of file names from public anonymous FTP sites.

Gopher is recognized as the first search engine to utilize a hypertext paradigm. It paved the way for the development of the World Wide Web and HTTP.

W3Catalog was a different search engine created in 1992 by Oscar Nierstrasz at the University of Geneva. It tapped into existing lists of top websites and avoided excessive crawling by asking website administrators to notify the search engine about index files.

Aliweb, a pioneering web search engine that used advanced technologies, made its debut on November 30, 1993.

The WebCrawler search engine, developed by Brian Pinkerton at the University of Washington, is launched on the Web with a database of pages from over 4000 websites. It allows users to search for any word on any webpage, setting a standard for future search engines.

On July 20, 1994, Lycos, a new search engine, went public with a catalog of 54,000 documents. It utilized prefix matching and word proximity in its algorithm, quickly indexing millions of documents and becoming the largest web search engine at the time.

Yahoo was officially incorporated on March 5, 1995.

AOL acquires WebCrawler from the University of Washington on March 29, 1995.

On July 4, 1995, Lycos applied for a patent on its spidering technology, showcasing advancements in web crawling methods.

On July 7, 1995, AltaVista initiated its first major crawl, marking a milestone in web indexing and search capabilities.

On December 15, 1995, Excite search engine was launched, contributing to the growing landscape of internet search platforms.

On January 11, 1996, Yahoo! Japan was launched, becoming the second largest search engine in Japan with a notable market share.

MapQuest, a free online web mapping service, was launched on February 6, 1996, providing users with information about places worldwide.

On February 19, 1996, the Indian web portal Rediff.com was launched, including its search engine. Rediff.com is a popular Indian portal known for its diverse content and widely used search engine.

On April 1, 1996, Alexa Internet was launched, providing web traffic data, global rankings, and information on over 30 million websites. It became a significant platform for website analytics and insights.

On May 20, 1996, Inktomi Corporation launched the Hotbot search engine, which quickly gained popularity. In 2003, Yahoo! acquired Inktomi, further solidifying its presence in the search engine market.

Mamma.com, one of the oldest meta search engines on the web, is launched.

On August 4, 1996, Infoseek opened Infoseek Ultra to public beta test. Ultra was the first search engine to index web pages immediately after submission.

The 1st PC Computing Search Engine Challenge was cancelled due to network problems.

On November 14, 1996, LookSmart was launched with the support of Reader’s Digest, marking a notable entry in the online search market.

AltaVista introduces the LiveTopics search assistance feature to enhance user search experience.

Infoseek collaborates with CNN to provide users with news and information through their search service.

Infoseek forms a partnership with Hoover’s Inc., a business information company.

HotBot introduces the SmartCrawl system, capable of indexing up to 10 million web pages per week, surpassing competitors indexing 3 million web pages per week.

Excite announces a shift to a channel-based format for its platform.

Lycos reveals a new look and introduces a new slogan 'Get Lycos or get lost' as part of their rebranding campaign. The content is now organized into specific subject areas like news and sports.

Infoseek and NBC announce a partnership, joining forces for mutual benefits in the online realm.

Infoseek establishes its Corporate Information Division, aiming to enhance its services and offerings.

Excite introduces channels as part of its platform, providing users with organized content sections for better navigation.

Excite and PointCast strike a deal where Excite will index PointCast's pushed content, expanding their content offerings.

On April 29, 1997, Yahoo launched the Netscape Guide, replacing the Netscape Destinations page.

On May 6, 1997, the new Netscape Net Search page was launched.

The 2nd PC Computing Search Engine Challenge took place on May 9, 1997. HotBot emerged as the winner with 13 points, closely followed by Excite with 12 points, AltaVista with 6 points, and Infoseek with 4 points.

Excite introduced a new chat service called Excite PAL, which stands for Personal Access List.

Infoseek implemented new guidelines for adding web pages via its Add URL page, requiring users to agree to the new rules.

WebCrawler relaunches with a new appearance, marking the first significant changes since Excite acquired the service.

WebPosition, a software product designed to check page rankings, is introduced to the market.

Digital announces that its AltaVista Internet Software division will remain part of the company and not be separated into a standalone entity.

Lycos introduces Lycos Pro, a significant upgrade to its search service.

The deal between Excite and Intuit is officially approved and signed.

Infoseek introduced five new country or language-specific services including Infoseek Nederland, Infoseek Danmark, Infoseek Brasil, Infoseek Sverige, and Infoseek en Español (a worldwide Spanish service).

PC Meter changes its name to Media Matrix and announces a new strategy for data release. Search engines are identified as key clients of the company.

Excite introduces a Japanese version of its platform to cater to the Japanese audience.

UKPlus unveils a redesigned version of its platform for users.

On August 1, 1997, ScoreCheck position monitoring service is introduced.

Excite announces the appointment of James Desrosier as the executive vice president of marketing on August 4, 1997. Desrosier previously held the position of vice president and chief marketing officer at Infoseek.

On August 12, 1997, Excite and WebTV extend their partnership agreement.

InterNetGain launches a position monitoring service.

Lycos and Barnes & Noble reveal a three-year positioning deal.

Infoseek showcases a redesign of its platform.

News.Com reports that Yahoo and CDnow are set to sign a partnership deal.

On September 2, 1997, Excite introduced a new Shopping Channel with a unique guarantee to safeguard online shoppers from credit card fraud.

On September 9, 1997, Lycos was chosen to create Microsoft’s Active Channel Guide, which indexed websites providing content through CDF.

Excite and Preview Travel extended their partnership to collaborate on an online travel service for the next 5 years. Preview Travel committed to providing Excite with $15 million throughout the agreement.

WebCrawler introduced new channels, inspired by its sister search engine Excite. Additionally, it announced a 2-year partnership with Barnes & Noble, following Excite's partnership with Amazon in July.

Lycos integrated its Lycos Pro technology into its main service.

The domain Google.com is registered on September 23, 1997. It marks the beginning of the iconic search engine's online presence.

Ilene Lang, head of Digital's AltaVista Internet Software division, resigned after Digital decided not to spin off the division into its own company.

HotBot debuted a new look for its service.

Excite announced new retail partnerships with CDNow and Auto-By-Tel, expanding its reach in the online retail market.

AltaVista revealed a positioning partnership with Amazon, enhancing its services and offerings.

AltaVista increased its index size to 100 million web pages, solidifying its position as the largest search engine on the web.

Excite launched the Business & Investing Channel in partnership with Intuit, providing users with specialized content in the finance sector.

Microsoft partners with Inktomi to develop a new search engine.

Infoseek reveals a new channel format for its platform.

Lycos starts prelisting its own sites, later moving them to a separate section.

Yahoo announces the launch of Scandinavian editions.

HotBot announced that it has surpassed AltaVista to become the largest search engine with over 110 million web pages indexed.

Yahoo faced its first scam related to its free email service.

AltaVista formed a partnership with Switchboard to enhance people and business searching services.

Yahoo invested $5 million in GeoCities, a free web page provider, and announced a cross-promotion agreement.

The Walt Disney Company registers Go.com, a portal for Disney content.

Lycos acquires the community site Tripod.

AltaVista starts providing free email services in partnership with i-Name.

HotBot enhances its services by incorporating a directory of websites, a customized version of the LookSmart directory.

GoTo introduced a new pay-for-placement service where website owners could bid for higher placement in search results based on their willingness to pay more.

Yahoo partnered with Visa to introduce a branded credit card, expanding its services beyond just being a search engine.

Yahoo introduced a new feature called Instant Messaging on this day, allowing users to send real-time messages to each other.

AltaVista incorporated a new 'Health Zone' tab, providing users with access to health-related information from its partner websites.

A study published in Science gained attention for revealing the limitations of search engines in indexing a significant portion of the web content.

Infoseek introduces a fresh appearance for search results by relocating suggested topics and some partner links to the top of the raw search listings.

Yahoo reports a US $4.3 million profit for the quarter, marking the highest earnings to date for any search service.

Lycos announced the acquisition of WiseWire for a $40 million stock swap. WiseWire utilized agent technology to create web directories dynamically.

Excite seals a $70 million agreement to enhance Netscape's search capabilities and create content for Netscape's Netcenter.

AltaVista starts displaying Real Name addresses prominently in its search results, potentially enhancing user experience.

Inktomi was announced as Yahoo's new partner for search results when Yahoo's own listings did not match the search query.

GoTo.com announced that Inktomi would now provide the non-paid search results on its service, replacing the World Wide Web Worm crawler acquired in 1997.

Lycos acquires WhoWhere, a free home page and email provider that also powers the free branded email service of Lycos-competitor Excite.

Yahoo follows Excite the next day with a similar community service concept, enabling users to create 'communities' around specific topics.

Inktomi agrees to purchase C2B Technologies for $90 million in stock. The acquisition is aimed at utilizing C2B's comparison shopping software to develop a shopping search service for its partners.

MSN launched a search portal called MSN Search on September 4, 1998, utilizing search results from Inktomi. This marked the beginning of MSN's journey towards developing its own search technology.

Microsoft introduces its Inktomi-powered search service called MSN Internet Search. This move marks Microsoft's entry into the search engine market.

Microsoft reveals new partnerships for its search page, expanding its reach and services in the search engine domain.

Infoseek launches metasearch software, enhancing its search capabilities by aggregating results from multiple search engines.

On September 23, 1998, Infoseek revealed a fresh appearance for its website and search results.

Google Search officially launched on September 27, 1998, setting the standard for innovation and excellence in the history of search engines. Google's ever-changing search algorithm continues to meet the increasing demands of searchers worldwide.

HotBot introduced a new design on September 29, 1998.

Lycos announces the acquisition of Wired Digital, the owner of HotBot.

Netscape begins a trial of Direct Hit.

Netscape acquires the NewHoo directory.

Chinese technology company Sina Corporation launched SinaSearch on February 18.

Disney acquired Infoseek on July 12, 1999. This acquisition marked a significant move in the digital media and search engine industry.

The Yahoo China website is launched on November 30, 1999.

Kelkoo Group is launched on January 1, 2000, offering services to the English online market. It later becomes Google's first premium Comparison Shopping Services partner.

Vivisimo is founded in Pittsburgh as an enterprise search software company specializing in improving web and enterprise search.

Grub, known as the world's first distributed search engine, was launched on December 9, 2000.

On July 28, 2001, Google Image Search (later known as Google Images) was launched. It became the most comprehensive and popular search engine for images.

Gigablast (gigablast.com) was launched in beta on July 21, 2002. It is a small independent web search engine based in New Mexico.

Celebration of Aliweb's anniversary on December 3, 2002.

Google Shopping is launched as a search engine specializing in paid product ads.

Digital Equipment Corporation introduced the Internet's first 'super spider' software promising fast web searches on December 18, 2002.

Dogpile, known for its goofy name, opened its virtual doors on January 2, 2003.

Ask Jeeves, an online question answering service, transitioned into a search engine and officially launched its site on April 8, 2003.

The “China Computer Education News” conducts a public beta campaign named “Baidu VS Google,” where users vote for their preferred search engine. Ultimately, 55% choose “Baidu is better than Google.”

The Pirate Bay, a search engine with a collection of torrent files, is launched in Sweden.

On November 15, 2003, Google introduced new elements into their searches including advanced filters and crawling patterns to improve the quality of search results. SEO consultants utilize these enhancements to boost site visibility by optimizing for factors like keyword usage, domain strength, and quality content.

Kayak.com, a travel search engine, is launched.

A five-part radio series aired on NPR in April 2004, explaining the history and competition among search engines leading to the current interest in search.

Majestic is a Search Engine Optimization software tool that specializes in link analysis.

ht://Dig is a free software indexing and searching system created by Andrew Scherpbier at San Diego State University, providing a search engine for a single website.

A discussion forum related to search engines and online marketing held on July 27, 2004.

Redfin, a search engine tailored for prospective home buyers, is introduced, offering the ability to search for homes based on various attributes.

Chinese technology company Sogou, Inc. launches the Sogou search engine (sogou.com).

Google is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

Google launched Google Desktop, aiming to provide desktop search capabilities, as covered by The New York Times in October 2004.

Google Desktop is launched as a desktop search software enabling text searches of various user data such as e-mails, computer files, music, and web pages.

Google Scholar, a search engine specializing in searching scholarly literature and academic resources, is released.

Indeed is launched as a job search engine specifically for the United Kingdom.

In January 2005, major search engines Google, Yahoo, and MSN joined forces to support the implementation of the 'nofollow' attribute for links. This attribute was aimed at preventing search engine bots from following certain links, helping to combat spam and improve search result quality.

Google Video is launched as a video search engine. In 2009, it stops accepting new video uploads due to Google's acquisition of YouTube. Eventually, on August 20, 2012, Google Videos is shut down.

Google launches Google Maps as a search engine with location data. It becomes the world's most popular smartphone app by August 2013, with over 54% of global smartphone owners using it. Google Maps is known for its navigation services.

An article on Search Engine Watch discusses the concept of metacrawlers and metasearch engines, shedding light on their functionalities and importance.

KidzSearch, a family-friendly search engine for kids, is launched to provide a safe searching environment.

Podscope, a search engine dedicated to podcasts, featured on lawnext.com in April 2005.

In 2005, MSN Virtual Earth was launched, providing users with an immersive way to search, discover, and explore the world online.

Schibsted Søk launched the Sesam search service in 2005.

Scandinavian internet search engine Sesam is launched on November 1, 2005, but the Norwegian and Swedish versions are closed in 2009.

On February 8, 2006, Zillow was established as a real estate search engine listing over 100 million houses in the United States.

On February 26, 2006, the Teoma search engine was rebranded and redirected to search.ask.com. Teoma, developed by Professor Apostolos Gerasoulis and colleagues at Rutgers University, used a link popularity algorithm to analyze links in context for ranking web pages.

Announcement of the retirement of the Teoma brand.

The first public beta version of Windows Live Search was introduced on March 8, 2006, with the final version replacing MSN Search on September 11 of the same year.

Krugle, a code search engine for developers, is launched on June 14, 2006.

Accoona, the new European search engine, was launched with a focus on multilingual search capabilities.

Biglobe, a Japanese search engine and portal developed by NEC Corporation, is launched on September 1, 2006, utilizing Google search results.

Healia, a health vertical search engine utilizing algorithms to assess document quality, becomes available to the public on October 2, 2006.

IFACnet, an enterprise search engine designed for professional accountants, is released on October 5, 2006.

Windows Search platform is introduced in Windows Vista, enhancing desktop search capabilities.

Wikia launches Wikia Search, a search engine based on human curation, but later shuts it down. The search engine was publicly proposed on December 23, 2006.

On January 17, 2007, Mark Gibbs discussed Omgili, a vertical search engine focused on user forums, in Network World.

In February 2007, Jimmy Wales expressed his belief that Wikia Search would be successful in areas where Google could not.

Krugle provided code search capabilities for Yahoo Developer Network on February 15, 2007.

Uclue is launched as an online fee-based research service on February 28, 2007. It operated until December 2017.

The GnuHoo BooBoo was mentioned in an article on Slashdot in 2007.

The first search engine called Archie was introduced. It was an important milestone in the history of search engines.

On May 29, 2007, The Age reported an initiative called 'Search to end poverty' led by Lia Timson. This initiative aimed to address poverty through search technology.

On June 14, 2007, nancylynn-ga's research highlighted the return of many favorite GARs at Uclue.

Exalead, a French search engine, was introduced to the world, showcasing its unique capabilities and features.

Washingtonian reports on the launch of an online brokerage in Washington DC in August 2007.

Taptu, a mobile search engine, is launched. It would later be acquired by Mediafed Ltd. in September 2012 and shut down in March 2015.

Evi, an internet answer engine with a natural language-based search engine, is launched for internet and mobile users.

The launch date for the Wikia Search Project was announced to be January 7 by Jimmy Wales in December 2007.

Youdao, a search engine and online education platform, is launched by Chinese internet company NetEase. It operates as China's most popular dictionary and translation app with over 700 million users in early 2021.

Gigablast launches a new search engine with 'freshness dating' and privacy-conscious search.

TinEye, the first image search engine on the web to use image identification technology, is launched in Canada.

Former Google engineers introduced 'Cuil' as a new search engine.

Google.com introduced the Google Suggest feature, providing search term suggestions as users type.

Forestle is an ecologically inspired search engine created in Germany. It was launched on September 25, 2008, but unfortunately, it would be discontinued in 2011.

DuckDuckGo is an internet search engine launched in the United States on October 5, 2008. It focuses on protecting searchers' privacy and avoiding personalized search results.

Accoona, the search engine, was officially declared dead in 2008.

Search Engine Land's coverage of MapQuest coming out of hibernation.

TinEye.com was launched as an image-based search engine for conducting reverse image searches.

Otalo.com is a fare aggregator and metasearch engine for vacation rentals, allowing users to search across various vacation rental advertising sites through a single search.

ApexKB is a collaborative search engine utilizing social bookmarking for powering its search functionality.

Microsoft rebranded its search engine as Bing and officially launched it on June 1, 2009.

Microsoft launches Bing, positioning it as a search engine that promises superior results compared to Google.

Microsoft and Yahoo! announced a ten-year deal where Yahoo! search engine would be replaced by Bing. Yahoo! would retain 88% of the revenue from search ad sales for the first five years, with the right to sell adverts on some Microsoft sites. The transition of all Yahoo! Search global customers and partners was expected to be completed by early 2012.

Google introduced Caffeine, a new search index system that aimed to provide faster and more relevant search results to users, enhancing the search experience.

In 2009, Schibsted faced another setback with the launch of Sesam.

Berlin-based Ecosia is launched, donating 80% of profits to reforestation-focused nonprofit organizations. It claims to have planted over 140 million trees by December 2021.

Google announced the launch of a faster search index called Caffeine, aimed at improving the speed and efficiency of search results.

Microsoft launches Bing Health, a health-related information service under the Bing search engine. It aims to provide information from trusted sources like Medstory, Mayo Clinic, and Wikipedia.

Ecosia, a search engine focused on environmental impact, was launched to save the rainforest.

Macroglossa's Visual Search Engine failed to meet basic expectations according to Search Engine Watch in April 26, 2010.

Google officially rolled out its new search index named Caffeine, promising web results that are 50% fresher than before.

Google launches Google Instant, a feature that predicts the user's search query as they type and shows results instantly. It aims to save time for users by providing search results for the top prediction.

The Official Google Blog provided insights into the development of Google Instant on September 9, 2010.

Reports surfaced about Cuil facing issues and potential shutdown.

Cuil, touted as a 'Google Killer', fails to compete and shuts down.

Google Instant was introduced, bringing about fewer changes to SEO compared to regular algorithm updates.

The Startup Pitch introduced Macroglossa - Visual Search Engine on September 22, 2010.

Blekko is launched as a search engine that utilizes slashtags for more targeted category searches. It offers a unique way for users to search for specific content.

BrightHub provides tips and tricks for using Blinkx video search in December 2010.

Google introduces Google Panda, a significant algorithm update targeting spam, content farms, and websites with high ad-to-content ratio, impacting 12% of search queries.

Amit Singhal and Matt Cutts discuss strategies to improve search results by identifying high-quality websites.

BTDigg, a trackerless torrent search engine, was highlighted for its unique approach to searching torrents without traditional trackers.

DuckDuckGo was launched as a new search engine built from open source technology.

Yahoo! shuts down AlltheWeb, a search engine.

Google, Bing, and Yahoo collaborate to introduce Schema.org, enhancing search listings through structured data.

The Google Panda and Places updates cause fluctuations in traffic for Internet Yellow Pages (IYP) websites.

On November 23, 2011, Google announced a fall sweep on its official blog, indicating upcoming changes and updates.

German search company YaCy releases a peer-to-peer search engine that uses networked systems to index the web and deliver search results.

Google launches Search Plus Your World, integrating social data into search results. Critics raise concerns about favoritism towards Google+ over other social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

In January 2012, Danny Sullivan discussed how Google's 'Search Plus' feature was favoring Google+ content over relevancy in search results.

Sarah Kessler expressed concerns in January 2012 about the rapid implementation of Google's social search features, deeming it too overwhelming for users.

A Russian source discusses the history of the internet and the first search engine. It provides insights into the early days of online search.

Seeks, a collaborative search engine, is launched.

Dirk Lewandowski published a book titled 'Web Search Engine Research' on April 19, 2012, which focuses on the research aspects of web search engines.

Google launches its 'Webspam update' which later becomes known as Google Penguin.

Danny Sullivan discussed tips and advice for recovering from the Google Penguin update.

Danny Sullivan highlighted Google's discussion on the Penguin update, recovery methods, and negative SEO.

Google introduces Knowledge Graph to display additional information related to search queries on the side.

Algolia, a proprietary search engine offered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, is launched.

Google releases Google Hummingbird, a core algorithm update focusing on semantic search and utilizing the Knowledge Graph effectively.

There were reports of a Google update on August 21/22, indicating potential changes in the search engine's algorithms or ranking factors.

Google introduced the new 'Hummingbird' algorithm, which aimed to provide more relevant search results by understanding the context of the search queries.

Information about the Soso.com website was accessed on December 11, 2013.

Qwant, a French search engine launched on December 30, 2013, focuses on user privacy by not employing user tracking or personalized search results.

Egerin, the world's first search engine in the Kurdish language, is launched on January 22, 2014, providing an alternative for Kurdish speakers.

SEOmoz compiled and published the Google Algorithm Change History, documenting the evolution of Google's algorithms over time.

An overview of the history of search engines was provided on this date. It highlighted the evolution and development of search engine technology.

An article by Wendy Boswell in 2014 introduced Snap as a new type of search engine, suggesting it brought a fresh approach to online searching.

Grams is introduced as a search engine catering to Tor-based darknet markets. Despite its launch in 2014, it would cease operations in December 2017.

Qwant announced its plans to launch a search engine specifically designed for children from its new R&D center in Nice, focusing on providing a safe and child-friendly online search experience.

Pipilika, a new search engine, was launched with a focus on providing search services while respecting user privacy and data protection.

Kiddle, a child-friendly search engine, is introduced to offer a safe browsing experience for kids by filtering out mature content. It operates independently from Google Custom Search.

Yahoo Maps was announced to shut down by the end of June 2015.

Torrentz, a search engine, is shut down on August 5, 2016.

China introduced the first search engine in Tibetan language, aiming to cater to the Tibetan-speaking population. The initiative was a significant step towards linguistic inclusivity in the digital sphere.

Ex Libris Knowledge Center provided a guide on how to begin using 360 Search.

An article on the best (and worst) search engines for privacy in 2022 was published on November 2, 2016.

LexisNexis announced the shutdown date for Lexis.com on December 21, 2016, marking the end of an era for the platform.

Creative Commons announced the launch of the new CC Search in Beta version. This update was a notable development in the realm of open-access content and digital copyright.

Several amazing websites were reported to have shut down, marking the end of their online presence. The closure of these sites left a void in the digital landscape.

IceRocket is shut down.

The Open Directory Project (DMOZ), formerly known as Gnuhoo, closed its operations on March 17, 2017. It had been a widely used web directory project.

On November 9, 2017, discussions about a replacement for Google Code Search took place on Stack Overflow, reflecting the community's response to the service's absence.

Uclue is shut down.

An article introducing Shenma Search, a lesser-known mobile Chinese search engine, was published on January 23, 2018.

Uclue was established on March 16, 2018, as indicated by a web.archive.org source. It is a significant event in the history of the subject.

The user is seeking detailed information on how search engines have evolved into the advanced tools we use today. They are also interested in how search engines have improved crawling and increased website traffic.

Geek Thingy published a list of the best image search engines on the web in 2020, offering users a curated selection of platforms for finding images.

Apache Nutch launches its stable release, a web-search software project written in Java.

A brief history of search engines and search engine optimization (SEO) is outlined on blog.hubspot.com, providing insights into the evolution of online search practices.

The evolution and development of search engine optimization techniques over time.

On January 16, 2020, Google's parent company, Alphabet, reached a market capitalization of over $1 trillion, solidifying its position as the fourth-largest tech company. This marked a significant milestone in the tech industry.

An article by CBR Staff on Tech Monitor discussed the topic 'What is Apache Lucene?' on January 29, 2020.

José María López wrote about online search engines that prioritize user privacy on Blogthinkbig.com.

TeraText is launched, a high-performance text database and search engine.

Xapian, an open source search engine library, is launched.

Information related to search engines was accessed on April 18, 2021, based on Google Trends data.

Recoll, an easy-to-setup, free and open source software, cross-platform search engine with broad file type support, is launched.

An analysis of why ChaCha failed as a business model was published on BizzBucket on May 24, 2021.

Insight into the competitive landscape of video streaming platforms in China.

Baidu, a Chinese search engine, was launched on October 9, 2021.

Zarebin is identified as Iran's domestic search engine in an article.

CNET criticizes Cuil's search engine launch strategy.

An article on icsid.org discussing the value of navigation applications.

DocFetcher, a document search engine best suited for indexing and managing document formats only, is launched.

Apache Solr, a free, open-source search engine based on the Apache Lucene library, is released.

Ecosia's mission as a search engine that plants trees was highlighted on December 18, 2021, according to info.ecosia.org.

The concise history of search engine optimization (SEO) is detailed on bluefrogdm.com, offering a glimpse into the strategies and techniques used to enhance online visibility.

Volunia.com made a correction and highlighted its real innovation.

A new visual meta-search clustering engine with an innovative visual interface, based on Flash technology, was introduced.

Information regarding Daum Communications Corp was accessed on December 28, 2021, possibly detailing the company's background or operations.

Everything, a search engine for Microsoft Windows that replaces ordinary Windows search with a considerably faster one, is launched.

Qwant's data privacy policy was updated on January 31, 2022, emphasizing the importance of user data protection and privacy in online search activities.

According to seroundtable.com, Alexa.com, a tool used by SEOs to predict Google rankings, is no longer available.

On February 28, 2022, Crunchbase provided information on Taptu's company profile and funding.

An article by Kim Zetter discussed a new 'Google' for the Dark Web that facilitates the purchase of illicit items like drugs and guns, as of March 12, 2022.

Lookeen Desktop Search was launched, providing users with a desktop search solution.

Yahoo's search engine AlltheWeb is scheduled to be shut down on April 4, 2022.

A list of the top 100 search engines in the world was published on seochatter.com, highlighting the best search engines available.

A list of 11 image search engines for sourcing and reverse searching images.

An article on Indeed Press Room mentioned the launch of a comprehensive job search engine in the UK in May 2022.

TinEye introduced its Reverse Image Search feature, allowing users to search for similar images.

Shodan, known as the 'scariest Search Engine on the Internet', was introduced to the public, offering unique search capabilities.

Algolia explained the concept of Search as a Service on their blog.

Writers Write reports on Meltwater Group's acquisition of IceRocket social search engine in July 2022.

DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine, was introduced to provide users with a secure search experience.

Details about TickX were available on their website as reported in July 2022.

Qwant, a European search engine known for its privacy-focused approach, was highlighted for respecting user privacy in online searches.

On August 16, 2022, Google Developers released the Programmable Search Engine.

StatCounter Global Stats data on the search engine market share in Japan.

Lucid Leverage, based in Phoenix, Arizona, offered White Label SEO reseller services.

Datanyze provides insights into Mobissimo's management and employees list in October 2022.

DMOZ, after nearly 19 years of operation, officially closed as humans tried to organize the web.

Information about the author of ht://Dig was accessed or retrieved from the mentioned source.

An API for real-time semantic analysis and content aggregation was introduced.

The launch of the Yebol knowledge-based search engine was announced on this date via PRLog.

On February 12, 2023, Crunchbase provided information on AskMeNow's company profile and funding.

IndexRise.com provided a list of Google products and services in an article retrieved on February 24, 2023.