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PRACTICAL FILE
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CODE: 402
SESSION: 2024-25
SUBMITTED BY: Ankit. SUBMITTED TO: ___(vijaylaxmi)

STUDENT NAME: Ankit Saishera
ROLE NO.: 905B
ClASS & SECTION: IX B
INDEX
Sr. INFORMATION PAGE TEACHER'S
No. TECHNOLOGY NO. SIGNATURE
1 Details 1
2 Index 2
3 Introduction 3
4 History 4
5 Uses 7
6 Future and 9
scope
7 Pros & cons 10
8 Conclusion 12
9 Bibliography 13
SEARCH ENGINE
A search engine is a software program that helps people find
information online by searching through web content based on
keywords or phrases. Search engines work by:
Crawling: Scanning the internet for content and examining the
code and content of each URL
Indexing: Storing and organizing the content discovered during
crawling
Ranking: Using algorithms to rank pages based on how relevant
they are to a search query
When a user enters a search term, the search engine returns a
list of results, called search engine results pages (SERPs), which
may include web pages, images, videos, and other file types.
Some popular search engines include Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Google Search has become the dominant search engine, with a
91% global market share.
HISTORY OF SEARCH ENGINE
"The first search engine invented was “Archie”, created in 1990

by Alan Emtage, a brilliant student at McGill University in
Montreal"
The history of search engines includes the development of early
search engines, the creation of the World Wide Web, and the
launch of major search engines:
EARLY SEARCH ENGINES

Archie: The first search engine, created in 1990 by Alan Emtage,
a McGill University student. Archie was originally intended to
be called "archives" but was shortened to Archie.
WHOIS: The first tool used on the internet related to search

engines, it queried internet databases to find information about
resources.
Gopher: A communication protocol developed at the University

of Minnesota in the late 1980s.
Excite: The first serious commercial search engine, launched in

1995.
The World Wide Web

Created by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the WWW, who
also created ENQUIRE, a personal database of people and
software models.
MAJOR SEARCH ENGINES

Yahoo! Search: Created by David Filo and Jerry Yang in 1994.
Google: Officially launched in 1998.
MSN search engine: Launched by Microsoft in 2004.
Bing: Formerly MSN/Live Search, which became Bing in 2009.

USES OF SEARCH ENGINE
Search engines have many uses, including:
Finding information
Search engines help users find information quickly and easily by
filtering the internet's vast amount of information.
Ranking websites
Search engines use algorithms to rank websites and web pages
based on their relevance to search phrases.
SEO
Search engines are central to SEO, as websites need to prove
their relevance to rank highly in search engine results pages
(SERPs).
E-commerce
Businesses can manage their online presence and pay for
search positions to ensure that people visit their website.
User behavior analysis
Search engines, websites, and web browsers use user behavior
analysis to improve their services by extracting user interests.
Comparison shopping
Comparison shopping engines allow users to compare prices
across a variety of online and brick-and-mortar retailers.
Meta search engines

Meta search engines, like Dogpile, run searches on multiple
search engines and present the best results.
FUTURE OF SEARCH ENGINE
The future of search engines is expected to be shaped by several trends, including:
AI and machine learning: Search engines will use AI and machine learning to deliver more relevant and
personalized results.
Voice search: Search engines will become better at understanding different accents, speech
impediments, and languages.
Mobile-first indexing: Search engines will continue to evolve to be more mobile-friendly.
Virtual and augmented reality: Search engines may incorporate virtual reality and augmented reality in
the future.
Natural language generation: Search engines will use natural language generation to allow users to
interact with them more naturally.
Long-form content: Search engines may move toward long-form, educational content.
Personal assistance: Search engines may provide more personal assistance in the future.
PROS & CONS
OF SEARCH ENGINE
Search engine offers many advantages, such as:
Access to information: Search engines provide a huge amount of information

instantly.
Time efficiency: Search engines can save time.
Relevance: Search engines use algorithms to provide relevant results.
Convenience: Search engines are available 24/7 and can be used on mobile
devices.
Cost-effective advertising: Search engines can be a cost-effective way for

businesses to reach potential customers.
Competitive advantage: Search engine optimization (SEO) can give businesses an

advantage over competitors.
Increased brand awareness: As a website ranks higher in search results, more

people will see the brand.
Better user experience: Search engines prioritize websites that provide a positive
user experience.
Local SEO: Local SEO can help businesses appear first in search results and Google
Maps.
Accessibility: Accessible websites are easier to use and offer a better user
experience.
Disadvantages of search engine:
Inaccurate rankings: Search engine rankings can be inaccurate.
Filter bubbles: Personalized search results can create filter bubbles.
Paid advertising: Paid advertising can affect search engine results.
Outdated or incorrect information: AI search engines may present outdated or

incorrect information.
Complex algorithms: AI search engine algorithms are complex and not always
transparent.
Ads and sponsored content: AI search engines may prioritize ads and sponsored
content over more relevant information.
Digital divide: Not everyone has equal access to advanced AI search technologies.
Limited control over algorithms: Search engines like Google regularly update their
algorithms, which can impact a website's rankings.
Time: Search engines take time to index a website's content.
Expensive: SEO campaigns can be expensive due to regular backlinking, quality

content writing, and high SEO fees.
Black hat SEO: Black hat SEO uses unethical practices to manipulate search engine
rankings.
CONCLUSION
Search engines help users find information
Search engines act as intermediaries between users and the World Wide Web, providing results
based on user queries.
Search engines are constantly improving
Search engines are expanding their capabilities, and may soon offer features like audio
searching and "implicit searching" that anticipates user queries.
Specialized search engines can be useful for niche-specific data
Specialized search engines can provide more relevant, precise, and up-to-date information than
general-purpose search engines.
Understanding search engines can help improve your online presence
Understanding how search engines work can help you optimize your web pages for better
findability and more organic traffic.
Quality content can help your page rank higher
Content that provides good quality information and helps solve problems can receive more
links and citations, which can help your page rank higher in search results.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Search engine bibliographies
These include topics such as how to improve product marketing with search engine optimization, and
how to carefully define search strategies.
Scholarly search engines
These include:
Google Scholar: Indexes scholarly materials like journal articles and conference proceedings.
DBLP: Indexes over 1.3 million books, articles, conference proceedings, and series in computer science.
CiteSeerX: Indexes over 30 million citations and 1.5 million documents, with a focus on computer and
information science.
Odysci Academic Search: Covers scholarship in computer science and electronics, and includes unique
features for controlling results and limiting searches.

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"The first search engine invented was “Archie”, created in 1990

EARLY SEARCH ENGINES

WHOIS: The first tool used on the internet related to search

Gopher: A communication protocol developed at the University

Excite: The first serious commercial search engine, launched in

The World Wide Web

MAJOR SEARCH ENGINES

Google: Officially launched in 1998.

MSN search engine: Launched by Microsoft in 2004.

Bing: Formerly MSN/Live Search, which became Bing in 2009.

Search engines have many uses, including:

Meta search engines

The future of search engines is expected to be shaped by several trends, including:

Mobile-first indexing: Search engines will continue to evolve to be more mobile-friendly.

Search engine offers many advantages, such as:

Access to information: Search engines provide a huge amount of information

Time efficiency: Search engines can save time.

Relevance: Search engines use algorithms to provide relevant results.

Cost-effective advertising: Search engines can be a cost-effective way for

Competitive advantage: Search engine optimization (SEO) can give businesses an

Increased brand awareness: As a website ranks higher in search results, more

Filter bubbles: Personalized search results can create filter bubbles.

Paid advertising: Paid advertising can affect search engine results.

Outdated or incorrect information: AI search engines may present outdated or

Time: Search engines take time to index a website's content.

Expensive: SEO campaigns can be expensive due to regular backlinking, quality

Search engines are constantly improving

Specialized search engines can be useful for niche-specific data

Understanding search engines can help improve your online presence

Quality content can help your page rank higher

Scholarly search engines

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