Tuesday, 4th December 2007

'A MySpace Year' Says Ask.com as It Reveals Its 'Real Deal' List of Top Searches for 2007

'A MySpace Year' Says Ask.com as It Reveals Its 'Real Deal' List of Top Searches for 2007

Categories include:
+ Overall Terms
+++ 1) MySpace
+++ 2) Dictionary
At Ask, a search for dictionary xxx will provide you with a Smart Answer box to a the American Heritage Dictionary and other dictionary tools. Using the word define xxx will show the dictionary entry immediately.
+++ 3) Google
Yes, once again we see people going to one search engine to search for another search engine. We saw this a few years ago on Dogpile which already includes Google results. They combine results from Ask, Google, Live.com, and Yahoo. Fascinating.

+ Presidential Candidates
+ Sports Teams
+ Television Programs
+ Top Pregnant Celebrities

Source: IAC Search and Media

See Also: Yahoo Year-End Search List

Note: Gary is Director of Online Info Resources at Ask.com

Category:

• Search News (ResourceShelf)
• Source File (ResourceShelf)

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