Update on hakia.com (BETA)

We have updated our BETA search engine at hakia.com. This update includes several improvements and expanded data coverage which we will explain in the coming days with examples.

In this release, the first thing visible to the end user is the evolution toward “single step” search where the results contain image search automatically in a compact manner. The upper part of the hakia search results page is already showing a different flavor than your regular search engine, dedicated to credible, fresh, and relevant material, which we call it “Quality”. Now, the 4th element entering this frame is the visuals. You can click on the image below to see the actual results page.

Another visible difference in this version is the source identifier that appears with mouse-over the result snippet. As shown below, this area of information includes credibility stamp, and follow-up searches in the verticals.

We will post other important features related to this release in the coming days.

You know the saying “there is no shortcut to a place worth going!” That is the reality of creating a semantic search engine. Nevertheless, we are getting one step closer to our goal with every BETA update. Stay tuned for more information.

        

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