Reviews & Evaluations of Search Engines
Selected Resources

Note: Keep in mind that search engines are constantly evolving and changing their interfaces and search methodologies.  Some of the information about search engines given in these resources may have changed from the time they were originally written.

Engines and Directories: The Basics from PC World, Sept. 2000.

Search Engine Watch Find out how the search engines work and how they compare to each other.  This site is a MUST if you wish to learn more about search engines! Search Engine Watch provides a free monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date.  Includes comparison of the various features of each engine including index sizes of the major search engines.  Search engine tutorials and web searching tips are also included.  If you're looking for a particular type of search engine, take a look at Search Engine Watch's list of search links which includes a list of Speciality Search Engines.  This site is updated frequently and is an excellent source of timely information!

Search Engine Show Down This site is compiled and maintained by librarian, Greg Notess, and is another excellent source of information regarding web searching tools.  Provided is a search engine feature chart, sizes of the search engine indexes, as well as section reviewing the individual search engines and subject directories.  This is a definite must to consult if you are interested in Web searching tools!

Search Superstars from PC World, Sept. 2000.

Search Tool Reviews from SearchIQ. Reviews and evaluations of single search engines, meta-search engines, subject directories, etc. are provided.

Top Search Tips from PC World, Sept. 2000.

Web Search by Chris Sherman.  This About.Com expert includes all types of information regarding web searching tools: Searching Help & Tutorials, Major Search Engines & Web Directories, Specialized Search Engines & Directories, Search Engine Guides, Invisible Web, etc.  This site is updated frequently.