Categories Search engines

Back to the 2000s: A Look at the Search Engines We Used Before Google Dominated

In the early 2000s, the internet was a vastly different place. I remember the dial-up modem screech, the excitement of waiting for pages to load, and the wild west of websites clamoring for attention. Back then, search engines weren’t just a utility; they were the map to navigating this new digital frontier. While Google reigns supreme today, it wasn’t always the only player. The 2000s were a time of fierce competition, with various search engines vying for users’ attention. This look back will explore the search engines we used before Google dominated and reflect on how far we’ve come in internet history since that era. The [ Read More ]

Categories Search engines

How Many People Really Use Social Media as a Search Engine?

Okay, let’s get straight to the point, yeah? Remember back in the day when the internet was all dial-up and clunky interfaces? You’d type something into Google, wade through pages of blue links, and maybe find what you were looking for. Well, those days are fading fast. Google’s still a player, sure, but more and more of us – especially the younger generation – are skipping the traditional search bar altogether. We’re heading straight to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube when we need info. And honestly? As someone knee-deep in content strategy for years, I’ve seen this change happen right before my eyes. It’s not just about [ Read More ]