KnowledgeStorm Launches Vertical Search Engine
KnowIT provides the most comprehensive set of destinations and information for technology search.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) August 9, 2005 -- KnowledgeStorm (www.knowledgestorm.com),
the Internet's top-ranked technology solutions content and search site, today
announced the launch of its specialized search engine, KnowIT (www.KnowIT.com) — a true vertical
technology search engine. KnowIT provides business and
technology professionals the most comprehensive set of destinations and
information on the Web delivering the most relevant set of search results.
KnowIT is one of the key sites in the KnowledgeStorm Network, which includes more than 150 sites
that distributes content on technology solutions.
Vertical search engines are specialized search engines that
mine online information from a segment of the marketplace. The information is
presented to the searcher in a manner that is simple to navigate and easy to
understand. KnowIT is focused on meeting the needs of the technology searcher by
delivering the most relevant set of technology-related search results.
"KnowIT
has powerful search functionality that allows users to conduct deeper and more
useful searches on the Internet for technology content, products and services.
Our goal was to put the technology researcher’s interests first," says Jeff Ramminger, executive vice president of products,
technology and marketing at KnowledgeStorm. "We wanted to create an easier way
to narrow down the abundance of information available to technology searchers.
KnowIT will
dramatically change how users interact with search engines — it is the ultimate
search platform for the technology community."
KnowledgeStorm conducted
extensive research of its online community during the development of KnowIT. More than
75 percent of the participants said they used the Internet mostly for research
purposes to keep abreast of industry trends and standards, as well as the
competitive landscape. "Users expressed frustration with having to wade through
pages and pages of search results to find relevant content," says Ramminger.
"They wanted to be able to confine their searches to domains only related to
technology, and they wanted to have a say in what sites were included in their
searches. We built what they asked us for."
KnowIT conducts a focused
crawl of technology-related Web sites. Its proprietary algorithm evaluates
each site included in the index to determine its relevancy, focusing solely on
presenting users with pertinent, technology-related content expertly classified
and indexed in one place. The KnowIT index consists of: commercial, educational,
news, analyst/research, blogs, forums, industry associations, government and
reviews/opinions sites.
The initial launch of KnowIT will be the first step of
many that KnowledgeStorm is making to dramatically simplify and improve
access to technology information on the Internet. "As KnowIT evolves, it will
open up new opportunities for users as well as vendors to interact with
KnowledgeStorm," says Ramminger. "We plan to continue the expansion of our
services and the KnowledgeStorm Network to give users access to the most
relevant and useful information about all facets of technology. The launch of KnowIT is just the
first step of many as we strive to be a primary source of technology information
on the Internet — a one-stop resource for business and IT professionals, making
us a dominant force in technology content and search."
About
KnowledgeStorm
Founded in 1998, KnowledgeStorm is the
Internet's top-ranked technology solutions content and search site. With the
largest online index of IT solutions, KnowledgeStorm offers technology buyers a
free, easy and comprehensive means to match business requirements to a "short
list" of technology providers and to stay current on technology topics and
trends. This information is available through the KnowledgeStorm Network, which includes www.knowledgestorm.com,
specialty search sites and syndication partners. Technology vendors use KnowledgeStorm's
efficient, effective lead generation services to fill sales pipelines
with motivated and educated buyers. For more information, visit http://www.knowledgestorm.com.
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