Innovative search engines, often combining social networking elements
Implications - As Google’s success is publicized widely in the media, other internet entrepreneurs are hoping to obtain even a small sliver of the multi-billion-dollar search engine pie. Niche search engines are springing up daily, many of which integrate pop culture phenoms like social networking.
Trend Themes
1. Niche Search Engines - The rise of niche search engines with a focus on pop culture phenomenon has created opportunities to develop teaching tools that encourage users to be specific when asking questions.
2. Customized Search Engines - Open search web services provide an opportunity to create mini search engines for specific markets, creating a platform for the next generation of search innovation.
3. Social Search Engines - Social search engines and platforms provide an opportunity to share search results and interests, thereby opening up possibilities for viral, scalable models.
Industry Implications
1. Search Engine Industry - In the search engine industry, there is an opportunity to foster innovation and scalability through the creation of niche, customized, and social search engines and platforms.
2. Charity and Non-profit Industry - The GoodSearch & GoodShop service provides an opportunity for charities to earn money through web searches and online shopping, potentially opening up opportunities to drive fundraising efforts.
3. Location-based Search Industry - Diaroogle.com's public toilet search engine is an example of the opportunities in the location-based search industry to cater to users' urgent needs and to create novel tools to improve users' experiences.
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Date Range:
Feb 08 — Sep 08
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