google yahoo a9...all show almost similar results

then whats so great about google?

[indiandomain]

guys this might be a silly discussion but i was just looking at the first page results of google yahoo and a9.com

they all display similar results.

it seems that using some initial investment,and basic SE technology - anyone can launch a search engine showing similar kind of results like google and yahoo.

i wonder if it would be possible to grab a % of the SE market with our own SE?

[Llama]

Most small search engines stay small, from what I've seen.

[your_store]

Well, a9 uses Google results for one. Second, I wouldn't say Yahoo! is using basic SE technology. They only had to buy Ink, AV, & Fast to launch the new Y Search.

However, if you're saying billions is a small investment ;)

[Llama]

Are you by any chance the Ikea guy? Billions mean nothing to you?

(I'd say Bill Gates, but hey, the Ikea guy's richer)

[Shak]

technology is just part of it.

the KEY is attracting eyeballs to the site/destinations, thats where it gets really tricky.

strongly advise you read a book called "The Tipping Point" if you ever wanna take on the big boys.

Shak

[zulufox]

The Tipping Point is a great book.

[robinponty]

Hi,
I can see the same results in Yahoo as on google though on other computers in my office can see different results. Can somebisy advice if there is soime setting i need to do to see the correct results.
Thanks

[HughMungus]

strongly advise you read a book called "The Tipping Point" if you ever wanna take on the big boys

Don't bother. I'll summarize it for you: big things start small.

[SEOMike]

on other computers in my office can see different results

Yeah I remember hearing a similar question here before. If I remember correctly, you are hitting different servers with a little bit different results.

I hope someone can answer this better than me.