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Meta Search Engine Presentation

Is a search engine that searches several search engines and databases and combines it in one list

Also known as a virtual database Does not collect a library or database of

information It eliminates duplicate listings and provides

current and most relevant information first

Meta Search Engine

Launched in 1996 being one of the first meta search engines

Named this way because they are the ‘mamma of all search engine

Today it operates as an ad exchange where advertisers are able increase internet traffic

Since 2009 it is a subsidiary of Corpenic Inc

About Mamma

Automatically Collected By The Site◦ They collect and analyze certain user behavior on

the site and store it in log files. Cookies and Web Beacons

◦ They track user behavior and use it for services through the use of cookies and web beacons.

Personal Information◦ They do not collect any personally identifiable

information or financial information like credit card numbers, postal address, financial statements, etc. They do however collect a user's name and email address.

Privacy Policy

Links to Other Websites◦ The Site includes links to other websites whose

privacy practices may differ. mamma.com does not control the websites of third parties.

Privacy Policy Updates◦ mamma.com may update this Privacy Policy from

time to time. We may notify you about significant changes

Terms Of Use◦ Use of the Site and our services are governed by

the provisions contained in the Terms of Use

Private Policy Cont.

Mamma is also an advertising network that provides web entrepreneurs an effective and measurable opportunity to obtain Internet traffic and generate revenue through their online presence.

Ads will appear first on a search results

Advertise

Web Search

News

Image

Twitter

Jobs

Search Options

Web Search Results

Ads will appear 1st Web Results appear 2nd

News Search Results

No Ads in this section

Search Suggestio

ns

Image Search Results

Link to website is providedNo Ads in this section

Twitter and Job Search Results

Twitter entries with this subject

Search job titles in a location

Conclusion

Pros Cons

Narrows search Most accurate and up

to date information Search Suggestions Virtual Library Ads may be helpful

Limits Search May miss older

information No search options Ads