New Ways to Search
Upstart search engines are trying to gain ground on Google. Give them a try.
Next time you need to Google something, why not try one of these upstart search
engines instead?
123people
Launched: October 2008
What it is: A meta search engine that finds all publicly available information about
people
Why you should care: Searches are real time, so information is always up-to-date
and results are fresh with every search.
Cuil
Launched: July 2008
What it is: A multifaceted search engine that analyzes text within a page containing
your keyword
Why you should care: Its intuitive interface provides search tips, expanded categories
and definitions for the most in-depth search possible.
EcoSmartSearch.com
Launched: March 2008
What it is: A Google-powered search engine that uses a black search screen, cutting
down energy usage on CRT monitors
Why you should care: If Google is your search engine of choice, then why not use
it in an energy-saving format?
LeapFish
Launched: November 2008
What it is: A search engine that uses proprietary hyper-threading to deliver more
results in a single search
Why you should care: Its click-free search functionality makes it faster, too. The
screen refreshes with results as words are typed in.
RushmoreDrive
Launched: April 2008
What it is: A comprehensive search engine that delivers mainstream search results
as well as those specific to the black community
Why you should care: Regardless of your ethnicity or business industry, the site
gives you access to a targeted audience.
Spock
Launched: August 2007
What it is: A people search engine that indexes people-related documents across
the web
Why you should care: Get detailed information on anyone involved with your business
(employees, customers, clients and so on).