The Extreme Searcher’s Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher chapter summaries and review: Review
“A phenomenal resource for both extreme and not-so-extreme researchers. Great tips, clear explanations, and years of expertise distilled into 250 pages of clear, engaging text. This book should be on every searcher’s desk.” —Mary Ellen Bates, coauthor, Researching Online for Dummies
“Hock has established an enviable reputation for his series of books about search engines and online searching. They are always detailed, insightful, and up to date. This book continues that tradition of excellence.” —Online Information Review
“[Hock's] clear and useful guide will help anyone interested in going beyond Google, explaining when, why, and how best to use various search tools and other Web resources.” —Library Journal
Product Description
An essential guide for anyone who conducts research on the Internet—including librarians, teachers, students, business professionals, and writers—this fully revised handbook details what users must know to take full advantage of Internet search tools and resources. From emerging search tools Ask.com and Windows Live to standbys Google and Yahoo!, the major search engines and their myriad of services are thoroughly discussed. Recent additions to the Internet realm—RSS feeds, podcasts, alert services, wikis, and blogs—are explained, as well as tried-and-true search tools, including web directories, newsgroups, and image resources. For those with little to moderate searching experience, friendly, easy-to-follow guidelines to the world of Web research are provided, while experienced searchers will discover new perspectives on content and techniques.
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