Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

  > should indexing skip a blog page because a the author usually write about algorithm but here goes on and on about business while sporadically mentioning algorithmic technical aspects?
Yes, because that author's pages wouldn't even be fetched at the point of development that we are discussing.

  > and what if you want to search about pottery that Sunday morning, turn to Google?
Yes, Google still exists. Why not?



why not Google? What I find most beneficial in a search engine alternative is to be able to fetch results or topics I'm less knowledgeable about.

I'm somewhat fine with very commercial search engines when searching for something within a field I'm familiar with, e.g I if search for "kubernetes configmap best practice", skimming infomercial sites, ads, junk is trivial. if I search for "baby milk safety" I have no clue how to digest the results list, I'm totally unfamiliar with the media outlets catering to parenting, nutrition or food health, I know absolutely no authors in the field, no renowned media outlets for tips, not even brand reputations to make a somewhat informed decision on what to skim and what to read with attention.

But I don't disagree an engine focusing on specific fields provides great value. and perhaps that's where it should start to have a chạnce to win.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: