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Microsoft vamps up its search service
Microsoft is said to be enhancing its Web crawler search service, in an attempt to compete with the likes of Google and Yahoo. As of yet, there is no official launch date for the improved service, but Microsoft have said that the new service is currently in development.
[blockquote]We believe the search engine is an okay service at the moment, but it can be significantly improved. It's all about relevance, both with regard to the query entered and to personalization. Say you search for Dartmoor Pit Ponies--you may want to find a U.K.-based site, rather than a U.S. based pony site. Most search engines do have a local flavor, like Google.co.uk, but we think the experience can be improved...[/blockquote]
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[blockquote]We believe the search engine is an okay service at the moment, but it can be significantly improved. It's all about relevance, both with regard to the query entered and to personalization. Say you search for Dartmoor Pit Ponies--you may want to find a U.K.-based site, rather than a U.S. based pony site. Most search engines do have a local flavor, like Google.co.uk, but we think the experience can be improved...[/blockquote]
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