Efficiency Versus Entertainment
In one of my earlier posts I wrote about the new search engine SearchMe.com, which has been available in Beta mode for some time now. In my post I've touched upon two innovative features this search engine was going to employ: visual fluidity and relevancy by niche.
I remember myself being quite excited by these new user experience concepts.
After using SearchMe.com, I've come to conclusion that the visual aspect is rather entertaining, but nothing more. Seeing web site previews is fun, but as soon as you try to do long and complex web research, the visual aspect is no longer helpful. I got tired and switched to conventional search engine results mode.
At the same time, the so-called relevancy by niche is a useful and convenient feature. It helps to narrow down your search, which dramatically increases the relevancy of results for you. It's interesting how such a simple thing is so efficient while another one, being considerably more complex is basically an entertainment. Online web search is a part of my daily work and the problem is that entertainment often becomes an obstacle for productive work fluidity. Well, at least in my case…
My conclusion is that SearchMe.com will only gain popularity among younger users and it will not see any global recognition at all. I think that becoming global is the only way of a long-term survival for any search engine. There are exceptions, especially when we are talking about niche usage, which is usually focusing on one particular field, for example www.ufoseek.com. Popularity among surfers who seek entertainment in an online search process is also a legitimate niche.
Comments
Wow,it is awesome,i tried it just now.It is great.
Posted by: Internet Poker | May 19, 2008 11:51 AM
Wow, thanks for letting me know there is a new search engine coming on now.
Posted by: freebingo | May 21, 2008 12:05 AM
Actually it's better to keep all these search engine to simple classic ones. All these 3d and image based searching that claims to "improve searching experience" are not helping IMO.
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Posted by: Make Money Paypal | May 24, 2008 12:21 PM
It's much better to keeps things easy to use and easy to understand. Hope this proves true for the new search engine.
Posted by: Southwest Rugs | May 25, 2008 2:39 PM
Good to hear about the new search engine.It was getting to much like a monopoly out there.
Posted by: Ramona | May 26, 2008 8:29 PM
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Posted by: Marmaris | June 8, 2008 1:22 AM
The design attract my attention. Simple yet great design. Hope i could code it to my blog. hehe
Posted by: SEO Directory | June 11, 2008 12:51 AM
Not only you will feel disturbed by the visual aspect as it also slows down the loading or may have some blockings ^^"
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