Going Beyond Google
Does Anything Exist Beyond Google?
Have you ever wondered if great sites exist beyond Google? Yes there are. Google relies on specialized software programs or spiders to index sites. But, sometimes technology gets in the way or a site owner will go out of the way to ensure it is not categorized by Google.
To find sites, lost by Google, you need to look in a place called the invisible web. Deep in the invisible web lie search utilities that provide database records on specific topics or are hand picked by a few editors or are older archived sites. For a general overview of this hidden side of the web see The Invisible Web- Invisible Web Search - How to Search the Invisible Web.
Sites You Won't Find in Google
Here are 5 sites that you will not find using Google
- Folkstreams: The Best of American Folklore films (archived on 5:57:27 Jun 11, 2007). - Yes the newest American Folklore films site is available by Google, but where else are you going to find "Dance for a Chicken: the Cajun Mardi Gras" at the top of the site.
- A list of free magazine articles on the World Cup - Yes, magazine articles may seem old fashioned, but they can provide great overviews and different that are easy to read.
- Trademark basics, lawyers, and forms all in one place. - Enter "Trademarks" in Google and this page is not among the first 10 entries.
- A list of consumer protection bills to be voted on in Congress - Enter "Consumer Protection Bills" in Google and you will not get a list of current bills, sponsor and actions status.
- A list of personal pages on fathering organized by the Open Source Community - Enter "father's advice" into Google and a list of sites appear as paid to and organized by Google.
The Invisible Seekers
Here are examples of sites that search the invisible web. You can use these sites to find great sites not available on Google.
- The Internet Archive Web Archive: Around the World in 2 Billion Pages. The Internet Archive Web Archive lists older web pages from around the world.
- {{{2}}} (visit). If you are looking for an overview from a source you can trust, magazine articles may fit the bill. The MagPortal list magazine articles on a variety of topics.
- {{{2}}} (visit) . If you are looking for legal information all in one place, this is the place to go. Find a lawyer to consult and learn more about a legal topic.
- Thomas. If you wish to know more about the bills in line in Congress, use this site to find out more.
- {{{2}}} (visit) Open Directory provides a list of websites, hand-picked by the community. This directory is 100% free.