The Internet is a vast repository of information and people. So vast, in fact, that the greatest challenge we face in seeking what we want lies in finding it among the billions of pages available. And that is where SearchCraft can help.
SearchCraft is a compilation of years of experience with a wide array of research tools. It goes far beyond the simple "how-to" of using search engines. It gives you strategies that can be tailored to your specific needs, and the depth of understanding required to choose and use the right tools for the right job.
If you couldn't have written it, you need to read it. In fact, most people keep it beside their computer as a reference source in case they get stuck.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
THE INTERNET
A brief history of the Internet
Nature of the beast
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Databases
Commercial information pages
Private information pages
Directories
Malls
Ads
Usenet and listservs
SEARCH TOOLS
Introduction to search engines
Google
AltaVista
Infoseek
HotBot
Excite
Lycos
Northern Lights
Putting it all together
DIRECTORIES
All search engines have directories
Commercial malls
Government
Educational
FINDING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES
Yellow pages
White pages
TOPICAL DATA SOURCES
News
Education
Entertainment
Medical
Internet
Science
Sports
Weather
SEARCH STRATEGIES
Defining your objectives
Searching for information
Searching for people
Businesses
The whole enchilada
STAYING CURRENT
Custom home pages
Clipping Services
News sources
Agents
Push technology
Newsletters
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Multitasking
Know your browser
Hammers and nails
THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET
The Global Internet: Its Human Dimension
EPILOG
GLOSSARY
INDEX
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