Fun little Search Engine, your feedback?

DeluxeNames.com · 06-14-2006, 06:44 PM

Hey all, my friend and I (he did the work, I just reset the Nameservers

) just completed a little site for fun and just wanted to get your feedback of what you'd like to see on it to make it something you would use.

It, of course uses Google for it's search but, the idea is to create a "Man's" search engine, somthing more macho than the bright colorful "girlieman's" google:

http://www.Seekzilla.com

Also, the darn thing is already a PR3, how is that possible as it doesn't get much traffic? I don't understand this PR stuff at all. Here's where I found it's page rank:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/207367-fun-little-search-engine-your-feedback.html
http://www.urltrends.com/viewtrend....w.seekzilla.com

Thanks,
Bryant

dhscott · 06-14-2006, 08:58 PM

Using the adsense for search function like that is against Google's Terms of Service. They'll freeze your account when they realise

Xombie · 06-15-2006, 12:02 AM

Hate to be a spoil sport, but Google is going to wet itself with anger when it sees that webpage. Consider your account stamped with a big red X

But, if you wish to do it legitemately, look for the Google API and scripts that use it.

http://www.jeroenwijering.com/?item=PHP+Google+Search
http://www.wwwsearchsolutions.com/google.php
...

There are dozens available.

Hitch · 06-15-2006, 01:34 AM

I think the search needs more colour.

Also, the logo, i'm not too keen on the dragon, it isn't very "modern", and the image quality is kind of poor.

Add some sort of font to the text on the homepage too...maybe Verdana, it would just make it a little better.

Adrian

LeetPCUser · 06-15-2006, 08:42 AM

I think you should work on the main image. It looks a bit grainy. The search is very fast, which is nice. I would recommend doing something with the links so they stand out a bit better.

DeluxeNames.com · 06-15-2006, 10:31 AM

I didn't even realize this Google TOS problem. I will take use the suggested API scripts instead. Thank you very much for saving from this problem.

Originally Posted by Xombie

Hate to be a spoil sport, but Google is going to wet itself with anger when it sees that webpage. Consider your account stamped with a big red X
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=207367

But, if you wish to do it legitemately, look for the Google API and scripts that use it.

http://www.jeroenwijering.com/?item=PHP+Google+Search
http://www.wwwsearchsolutions.com/google.php
...

There are dozens available.

ApocComputing · 06-15-2006, 12:17 PM

i'll go from the top down..

1) Header/Logo is ok, but could use some styling effects(just minor, nothing too flashy) and it needs to be a little more high resolution(it looks blurry to me).

2) Style the search box and button with green and black or even gray and white.
for example: http://www.stephenausman.com/examples/seekzilla.html
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=207367

3) Make the links at the bottom have a better font such as verdana or tahoma like hitch said. i changed that in the above sample.

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other than that, i would agree with pcwebadvice and say on the results page do something to the links to make them stand out more.

DeluxeNames.com · 06-15-2006, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by ApocComputing

i'll go from the top down..
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=207367
1) Header/Logo is ok, but could use some styling effects(just minor, nothing too flashy) and it needs to be a little more high resolution(it looks blurry to me).
2) Style the search box and button with green and black or even gray and white.
for example: http://www.stephenausman.com/examples/seekzilla.html
3) Make the links at the bottom have a better font such as verdana or tahoma like hitch said. i changed that in the above sample.
other than that, i would agree with pcwebadvice and say on the results page do something to the links to make them stand out more.

All of you guys are so great to give so much quality feedback, Thank you!
Are most of you web designers yourself?

06-14-2006, 06:44 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
DeluxeNames.com NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cambridge Posts: 273	Fun little Search Engine, your feedback? Hey all, my friend and I (he did the work, I just reset the Nameservers ) just completed a little site for fun and just wanted to get your feedback of what you'd like to see on it to make it something you would use. It, of course uses Google for it's search but, the idea is to create a "Man's" search engine, somthing more macho than the bright colorful "girlieman's" google: http://www.Seekzilla.com Also, the darn thing is already a PR3, how is that possible as it doesn't get much traffic? I don't understand this PR stuff at all. Here's where I found it's page rank: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/207367-fun-little-search-engine-your-feedback.html http://www.urltrends.com/viewtrend....w.seekzilla.com Thanks, Bryant __________________ Free Domain 4 100 F$-WebmasterPost\|Free ImageHost-SpeedyUploads\|Swap Textbooks-TextTrade\|Best Scripts Last edited by DeluxeNames.com; 06-17-2006 at 12:46 PM.

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Xombie NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 644	Hate to be a spoil sport, but Google is going to wet itself with anger when it sees that webpage. Consider your account stamped with a big red X But, if you wish to do it legitemately, look for the Google API and scripts that use it. http://www.jeroenwijering.com/?item=PHP+Google+Search http://www.wwwsearchsolutions.com/google.php ... There are dozens available. __________________ Find a new and interesting selection of awesome videos, pics, and articles to froth on at froth.tv

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Hitch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Uk, South Yorkshire Posts: 1,225 Follow @adrianc333	I think the search needs more colour. Also, the logo, i'm not too keen on the dragon, it isn't very "modern", and the image quality is kind of poor. Add some sort of font to the text on the homepage too...maybe Verdana, it would just make it a little better. Adrian __________________ Cueburst - Support System - FAQ Knowledge Base, Tickets and more.

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ApocComputing NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 557	i'll go from the top down.. 1) Header/Logo is ok, but could use some styling effects(just minor, nothing too flashy) and it needs to be a little more high resolution(it looks blurry to me). 2) Style the search box and button with green and black or even gray and white. for example: http://www.stephenausman.com/examples/seekzilla.html ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=207367 3) Make the links at the bottom have a better font such as verdana or tahoma like hitch said. i changed that in the above sample. ----- other than that, i would agree with pcwebadvice and say on the results page do something to the links to make them stand out more. __________________ WiiBrowser www.wiibrowser.com UploadView www.uploadview.com

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dhscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,345	Using the adsense for search function like that is against Google's Terms of Service. They'll freeze your account when they realise

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LeetPCUser Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Whitewater, WI Posts: 3,710	I think you should work on the main image. It looks a bit grainy. The search is very fast, which is nice. I would recommend doing something with the links so they stand out a bit better.

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