Stemming

[jsbeads]

I've read the Google handles stemming of search terms.
If this is true why do I get different results when I search for.

- Bead
- Beads
- Beading

If stemming is enforced these should be equal.

Plus since the results are different should I do a keyword page for each one?

[Import Export]

Because Stemming does not currently work in G's algo as you have read on paper.

[your_store]

Using stemming as part of the algorithim doesn't mean they have to weight the words equally. A variation of your kw might only be worth half as much as an exact match for instance.

However, I think people are looking way too much into "stemming". The really powerful stuff is how G is matching words under the same theme. If only the other SE's would play too.

[martinibuster]

The idea behind stemming is to return different points of view, imo.

Another thing about the current results is that they recall the blind men touching the elephant and the different impressions they receive. One says it's like a tree, another says it's like a snake, etc.

G is giving results that answer what, where, when, and how. I also see a limitation of answers from one domain.