Engine-Modules

Advanced MetaSearch main pack usually comes with a number of engine-modules (data-sources). You can (optionally) add more engine-modules any time if necessary. Adding an additional engine takes only a few seconds. Just upload and it is automatically added to your Advanced MetaSearch Engine. No need to update or modify any program file or change anything else.

New engine-modules are made available from time to time. For the current list or to inquire about a new one, please contact us.

Available general web-search modules include: MSN, Lycos, Altavista, Ask, GigaBlast, WiseNut, Yahoo, Hotbot, Google, Fast (AllTheWeb), Looksmart, Open-Directory (ODP), AOL, Overture, About.com etc.

If you are affiliated with PPC sites or receive Paid Listings Feed you can use PPC/Affiliate engine-modules (data-sources) to help boost your earning. You have the option to include your Affiliate/Partner ID/References in these revenue generating PPC/Affiliate modules.

Note that affiliate engine-modules work exactly the same way as standard engine-modules. You can even choose to run your advanced metasearch engine only with PPC/Affiliate engine-modules.

Availble PPC/Affiliate engine-modules include: Ah-ha (Enhance), FindWhat, SearchFeed, ePilot, Kanoodle, 7Search, BrainFox, ABCSearch, Mirago, Qualigo, eSpotting (UK, Europe).

If you cannot see your preferred PPC/Affiliate module listed here or need partner modules for Overture, LookSmart or 'Google Sponsored Links' or any other feed provider please contact Sales for details.

What is an engine-module (data-source)?

An Engine-Module (data-source) is a tiny file that fetches the search results from a remote (or local) site (or searchable database) associated with it. The search results are retrieved using open HTTP protocol similar to that of a web browser. In our metasearch solutions all engine-modules are totally detached from the core program/application and can be added/replaced/removed any time without any service interruption.

If you have any question regarding any engine-module (data-source) including usage or suitability please contact sales.