Internet search engines: Understanding their design to improve information retrieval

Kurt I Munson

doi:10.1300/J141v02n03_04

Internet search engines: Understanding their design to improve information retrieval

Kurt I Munson

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Abstract

The relationship between the methods currently used for indexing the World Wide Web and the programs, languages, and protocols on which the World Wide Web is based is examined. Two methods for indexing the Web are described, directories being briefly discussed while search engines are considered in detail. The automated approach used to create these tools is examined with special emphasis on the parts of a document used in indexing. Shortcomings of the approach are described. Suggestions for effective use of Web search engines are given.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	47-60
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Internet Cataloging
Volume	2
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J141v02n03_04
State	Published - Dec 1 2000

Keywords

Indexing
Internet
Robots
Search engines
World Wide Web

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Library and Information Sciences

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Internet search engines: Understanding their design to improve information retrieval

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