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Old 10-24-2006, 06:51 PM Google - New Custom Web Search
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Google has launched (23/10/06) a new servive that will allow its search engine to be customized, enabling website owner to focus the site's information into search results more relevant for its users. Tailoring google!

It seems pretty cool, has anyone else tried it yet?

See how it works on www.24-archive.com.

I have not been able to get the results page within the site bit to work but it works OK going to a new window. Any ideas?
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Old 10-24-2006, 07:32 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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Not used it yet but like the idea behind it. Good that you can integrate adsense into it aswell
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Old 10-24-2006, 07:46 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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I like it it's about time google let's us customize it. Now people can find out what makes google results so good. The only problem is it's going to take some getting used to just like all new things.

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Old 10-24-2006, 07:52 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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I gave it a quick check last night and it looks good. Yahoo implemented something similar awhile ago called Search Builder. They look similar, though from initial looks Google's search might be a little nicer. That's only after a cursory look, though.
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Old 10-25-2006, 06:15 AM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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Not used it yet but like the idea behind it. Good that you can integrate adsense into it aswell
Hmm, yeah - whether it it drives MORE revenue is questionable though. Will report back in a week or so!
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Old 10-25-2006, 09:52 AM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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I like it it's about time google let's us customize it. Now people can find out what makes google results so good. The only problem is it's going to take some getting used to just like all new things.

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How will people find this out? Maybe I don't understand this statement (in bold).

Anyway, interesting idea and MrTom-UK, I'm sure it will generate more ad revenue...for Google.
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Old 10-25-2006, 04:41 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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One of the things I'm finding really interesting is that this isn't exactly something new. Yahoo released something similar a few months back and search engines like Rollyo have existed even longer.

Google comes out with the same thing and it's like the whole world seems to think they just invented the wheel. I think Google may be adding a few things on top, but I still find it all funny.
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Old 10-25-2006, 11:44 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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Here is the link to get started.

http://www.google.com/coop/cse/


I wonder if this would help rank you better, since you can include your select sites to be included. Almost makes me think google could use this to benefit it's index using it's users to somewhat do human indexing for them.

haha.. maybe I'm way off.. also I'm new to these forums.. HI!
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Old 10-26-2006, 04:35 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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I doubt using custom search will help your site rank better in the general Google search, but they could use the information they collect to help understand more about topical communities online. I you were to seed your custom search for example with this forum and then several other webmaster related forums Google could conclude that all those forums are related and belong in the same community.

I'm sure they can already tell that webmaster forums are related, but there might be many sites that users see associated that might not be so easy to determine through linking alone.

What I think this really does though is brands Google even further. The more sites and pages that have a Google search box, the better for them. Given the integration of AdSense it will also mean more advertising dollars for them as well.
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Old 10-26-2006, 09:20 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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I doubt using custom search will help your site rank better in the general Google search, but they could use the information they collect to help understand more about topical communities online. I you were to seed your custom search for example with this forum and then several other webmaster related forums Google could conclude that all those forums are related and belong in the same community.

I'm sure they can already tell that webmaster forums are related, but there might be many sites that users see associated that might not be so easy to determine through linking alone.

What I think this really does though is brands Google even further. The more sites and pages that have a Google search box, the better for them. Given the integration of AdSense it will also mean more advertising dollars for them as well.
I agree as google is branching out it's creating more a monopoly. I've noticed how they make sure every free service they offer can and probably will benefit them somehow. But you can look at it at other ways, for example this means more and more free services from google and as google keeps gaining new grounds it also gets it's share. One thing I applaud them about is the fact that they didn't require you to put a google search logo right next to the search engine.

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Old 10-27-2006, 03:07 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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Oh I agree. I like alot of the Google free services and use many of them. I won't hold it against them for trying to get something back when they give something away. I'd do the same thing. It's just smart business.

I started playing around more with Custom Search last night and it really is nice. A lot more customization that I originally thought as far as the look, though it could still go farther. The ability to tie it into AdSense is a nice touch too.

I can see where there's going to be a lot more vertical search engines in the near future based on custom search and tied into AdSense. The concept might not be Google's idea, but it looks like they've gone a little above and beyond some of the others I've seen.
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Old 10-27-2006, 03:25 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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Old 10-29-2006, 08:30 PM Re: Google - New Custom Web Search
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Whatever,...I tested the tool and built a "SEO Search Engine":

http://www.seoking.eu/seo-search-engine/

It only searches about 100 SEO Resources, Blogs, News,... I have been testing now for one week, and so far, people love it!
Give me your opinion and,...your SEO Resources, I´m happy to add them.
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