What exactly is the "Search Network"?

Google search network question.

[Lucifer]

From the Google Adwords support pages:

"Besides appearing on search results on Google.com, AdWords advertisers can choose to have their keyword-targeted campaigns appear on our search network, our content network, or both."

I wanted to ask:

By "search network" I think they mean their WebSearch and AdSense for Search offerings. Am I right?

Thanks in advance,
Lucifer.

P.S:

My regards to the forum. First time poster -- newly won to the wonders of this Adwords forum.

[jatar_k]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld Lucifer,

I figure people will correct me if I am wrong but

I believe the search network refers to engines such as AOL whereas content network refers to adsense

<added>funny, I did a couple of searches on "google search network"

nothing interesting, well a WebmasterWorld thread ;)

you think they would at least give themselves some free adwords for terms like that ;)

[Lucifer]

Isn't it funny how a question sounds silly in retrospect? :)

Yes, I should have RTFM'ed better:
[adwords.google.com...]

Thanks a lot.

-Lucifer.

P.S: *goes and takes a look*
Oo You moderate the PHP scripting forum around here and I'm a WIN32 geek who's been tinkering around with WordPress plugins. Don't shoot me! :)

[jatar_k]

>> Don't shoot me

hehe, no worries, Lucifer, you'll see the light one day

how strange does that sound ;)