[Web4lib] Creating a Google-based site search capability

[Matt Grayson]

I've used that method several times for sites I've administered. It's  
quick, easy and free as in beer. One possible drawback is that users  
are sent to Google for the search results instead of viewing results  
within the context of the rest of your site, which may confuse some  
users. Another option there is to use the Google API to display  
search results on your site directly; although, this method is a bit  
more complex to setup.

matt


On Nov 2, 2005, at 9:38 AM, Clinton Lowery wrote:

> Recently I attended a workshop on emerging
> technologies and the presenter discussed the
> possibility of using Google's 'site:<site name>
> <word/phrase>' capability to search one's own site.
>
> Has anyone else utilized this method?  I've seen a few
> 'Powered by Google' searches on different corporate
> websites, but has a library constructed one?  And
> while paying homage to G may be necessary, is it free?
>
> Any help or advice is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Clinton
>
> Clinton Lowery, Librarian
> Integrated Library Systems
> Jacksonville Public Library
> 122 N. Ocean St.
> Jacksonville, FL 32202
> (904) 630-1702
>
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