Project #15 - Search Engines

1. Wolfram Alpha- It is known as a computational knowledge engine. Wolfram Alpha does not depend on other sites to give you knowledge, but only itself. It is best known for computing data and comparing numbers, something Google, for example, is not capable of doing. In order to successfully use Wolfram Alpha, you must get out of the mindset of using a common search engine, I would definitely recommend this for someone having difficulty with math.

2. Webopedia - Webopedia is a site connected to the world wide web that serves as an encyclopedia for computer tech knowledge. It can help with HTML codes, the ins and outs of computer termanology, as well as allowing non-technical people to make better sense of computers. This would be a perfect site for someone struggling in EDM310!

3. Dogpile- It was once the more efficient search database, even in comparison Google. After Google became the main powerhouse of search engines, Dogpile began to change its image. It now is a "pleasant search engine," filled with helpful ways to cross link and present great presentations.

4. The Internet Archive- This site allows web lovers to "travel back in time." You can access specific events in history and view pictures, web articles, as well as news casts related to the event. For example, if you searched "Hurricane Katrina," hundreds of pictures and articles would be available to you in a matter of seconds. This site would be exceptional when writing any type of research or History paper.

5. Mahalo- Mahalo is a site completely human powered. When searching something on Mahalo, you may not get as many hits as you would with sites such as Bing or Google, but the results you do receive from Mahalo are more relevant and of higher quality. This is because they have all been monitored by humans, not a machine. This is a great site where you know what you are reading is reliable, because it has had to go through actual human editing, rather than simply being approved by a machine.

6. KAYAK- This is a site dedicated to having all airline prices, schedules, and destinations in one place. Its most prominent feature is its ability to compare hundreds of prices for airline tickets, ensuring you get the best deal for the flight you are paying for. As expensive as flights can be these days, I would certainly recommend this website to someone, to ensure they are getting the best deal for their flight.

7. Careerbuiler- This is a site which allows web users to find jobs within their area that meets the standards in which they are looking for in a job, such as pay, location, and qualifications. Once filling out some brief information, the site directs you to certain jobs that fit your personal needs. This is a useful site that allows people to not be limited to typical way of job hunting, such as blindly walking into somewhere and asking if they are hiring.

8. Priceline- Much like KAYAK, Priceline is a site designed to compare hotel prices across the country. This way you know if you are getting the best deal compared to other competitors. It also tell you what hotels are having certain deals that week. This is a great site if you are planning a long trip, or even just a quick weekend trip.