Six new approaches

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the leading competitors to Google in searching the world wide web.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper discusses six search engines that are alternatives to Google: Bing, Wolfram Alpha, Topsy, Scoopler, Scribd, and Data.gov

Findings

The paper finds that all but Bing among the six search tools have a narrower and more defined approach than Google. Each has value in context.

Originality/value

The paper provides an evaluation of when these more specialized tools would be useful to internet searchers.

Citation

Maxymuk, J. (2009), "Six new approaches", The Bottom Line, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 89-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450910999668