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What is the Invisible Web? There are parts of the Internet that search engines simply can't see. The search engine's robotic crawlers are locked out of these areas on the Internet. Behind the barriers lie treasure troves of quality information. Collectively this information is called the Invisible Web. Luckily, you can use search engines to find the front door of many Invisible Web Resources. Think of it as a two step process. First you locate an Invisible Web Database. Second you go directly to that database and begin investigating the contents. |
Why would you want to search the Invisible Web?
The quality of resources on the Invisible Web is often better than what you will find on the public web. Professionals with specific subject matter expertise maintain many database collections. Materials on the fee-accessed parts of the Invisible Web are likely to be more current, and professionally prepared. Also the Invisible Web is thought to be from 2 to 500 times larger than the public web. If you don't want to miss what might be the very best sources of information on your topic, use the Invisible Web.
Are most Invisible Web resources free?
Yes. The majority of Invisible Web resources are free for the finding. Many web sites only require that you set up a free account to access their materials. However, premium information often costs money. Consider the value of the information, your time, and needs. Often paying for access is a good choice!
Authored by Dennis O'Connor 2003-2005