Please Review My Search Engine

Discussion in 'Websites' started by mendna, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi DPs!

    I've launched my little search engine that uses Google CSE to search for specific categories.

    I would appreciate if anyone can take sometime to review it for me.

    If you have a good site, do submit them to me so that I can add it in for searching!

    Site: http://www.replugg.com
     
    mendna, Feb 20, 2008 IP
  2. casperel

    casperel Banned

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    I like the idea. As I see, you use google custom search. I suggest to do a unique logo.
     
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  3. NTWWeb

    NTWWeb Peon

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    #3
    I like it and all was well when I tested it using the words in my sig, numbers, numbers that work, etc but the 1-dash and 1-dash domains bonked it. Tried in IE and FF - bonked in both.

    OT: We have an article on analyzing search words that would be usefull for mobile surfers and may want to develop some sites for them. Keep in touch menda and we'll monitor your site to see how you do with it.

    CAIO!!
     
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  4. mendna

    mendna Guest

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    #4
    Thanks for the feedback!

    Casperel: Hmm, I'll try redesigning a logo again. Can you tell me what's wrong with the current one so that I can further improve it?

    NTWWeb: I can't seems to find a 1- domain. Can you share with me some? Thanks
     
    mendna, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  5. aceonline

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    #5
    Well your site is nice , i like the ajax and the simplicity .
    As far as the logo goes , well its like google which is not a good thing . Try another effect.

    Ace.
     
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  6. NTWWeb

    NTWWeb Peon

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  7. mpbrigham

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    #7
    looks good....I like the concept even if it does look a lot like google.

    the icons are brilliant
     
    mpbrigham, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  8. Isara

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    #8
    I agree. Redesign the logo. Start fresh and don't do anything similar to G**gle. Create your OWN brand and image. Not a parody.
     
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  9. mendna

    mendna Guest

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    #9
    Thanks for all the feedback.

    I'll try to come up with a better logo this weekend.

    Just to point out, i'm not trying to reinvent Google or "trick" people to think it is my own search engine.. the point of this whole site is to leverage what's Google is offering, that's the reason why I put in Powered By Google below and etc...

    You might start thinking, what's the difference between Google then, I guess you have to read the About Us page to find out the site objective.

    Thanks for all feedbacks and I do welcome more if there's any!
     
    mendna, Feb 21, 2008 IP
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    pipsbank Banned

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    #10
    the name is great and the logo should be more creative
     
    pipsbank, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    #11
    the design it's sux ...
     
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    webvigor Well-Known Member

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    #12
    Looks like a bad Google design. I think there is not sense to build a search engine because competitor is very strong.
     
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    #13
    I agree with everyone else looks like goooooooooooooooogle. change it make it your own. I would like to have one on my website where can I get it?
     
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  14. NTWWeb

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    #14
    The domain with a dash in it now works! Cool!!

    Mendna - Please respond to PM.
     
    NTWWeb, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    #15
    looks alright, but u can do much better than that
    i like the concept
     
    DjChugg, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    emengen3 Well-Known Member

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    #16
    very good idea what you have done and congr. for your website its fabolus
     
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  17. mendna

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    Thanks all.

    I'll slowly expand the search category too, so more options. =)

    So far, the response has been pretty positive!!! =))

    I'll try to re-design the logo again if not I'll get a DP member to do it.
     
    mendna, Feb 23, 2008 IP
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    #18
    Looks good, I like it.
    Your logo is a bit to plain though, you should re-design it like everyone said.
    Good job.
     
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  19. mendna

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    #19
    I've change the logo. How do you find it now?

    Btw, I also added a IT section, mainly focus on IT specific search.
     
    mendna, Feb 26, 2008 IP