Very useful article. I notice that Gary Price recommends that 'Web searchers
MUST devote at least 1-2 hours a week to stay current.' Discuss!
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From SearchDay no 111.
Charlie Munger, partner of legendary investor Warren Buffett, is fond of
the word "lollapalooza" to describe knowledge, strategies or tactics that
lead to outsize or even phenomenal investment returns. In our world of
web search, it is possible to get lollapalooza effects if you know what
you're doing -- and super searcher Gary Price has written a guide that
shows you how.
"Web Search Engine FAQs: Questions, Answers, and Issues"
(http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/oct01/price.htm)
is the cover story of the October 2001 issue of Searcher Magazine.
It's a wide ranginglook at the state of web search today, covering all
of the major search engines and directories, as well as alternative
specialized search engines and directories.
Gary is well known for his compilations of lists, especially "top ten"
lists, and this article also features his "top ten things to know about"
each of the major web search services.
The article is online, but if you're not familiar with Searcher Magazine
you should consider subscribing. It's on my list of "must read"
publications to keep up with the constantly changing world of finding
information on the web.
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Learning Resources, University of Northumbria at Newcastle
City Campus Library, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
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