Knowing From Search

I started to write a post today about search. I wanted to emphasize that it is not only important how you search but where. I ended up going on and on and the results were way too scattered and rambling. I’m going to try to explain this simple concept more clearly here.

What you are searching for and where to do it:

1. A Definition or Explanation.
   Use Wikipedia or the Dictionary.
2. The Buzz.
   Check the blogs with Sphere or Technorati.
3. A Product or Review.
   Use one of The Big Dogs, or one of the competitors. Read the consumer report, check the blogs.
4. The Basics.
   Just need an address or phone number? Try the Yellow Pages.
5. The Scoop.
   Searching for news? Try Newsvine or The Big Dogs. Technology Specific? Search Slashdot or Digg.
6. Like-minded People.
   Search through the newsgroups.
7. An Image.
   Google images might turn up something you can use, but Flickr is king for finding tons of great images.
8. Anything movie related.

   Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb are probably all you’ll ever need.