Brad - 1:57 pm on May 20, 2003 (gmt 0)

Napoleon, I think all your points are excellent, it is the sum total of all the elements combined that should make Google worry.

>>What if Yahoo launched a 'supped up' Inktomi as its main provider... NOW?

A lot depends on what happens next month. If the wobble continues then it would be a perfect time for the major competitors to launch a media campaign and for others to switch.

If I were the other engines, I would be making plans right now to start getting myself noticed by the public and put on my best front for next month or the month after if Google stays off balance.