A subject directory is available by clicking on Browse Categories. Supports searches of Web and Usenet newsgroups. HotBot is a little easier to use because of the pull-down menus. Both cover somewhat different content and have different ranking schemes, so that using them together can be a real benefit. NL says this special collection consists of 4,500 journals, reviews, books, magazines, and newswires not readily found on the Web.
Cost is based on use.
Often the newest information seems to be here first. And first hits often seem more relevant to keywords here than with the two larger engines discussed above. Excite also includes a directory, with recommended sites listed first. You can search not only the Web, but also recent news stories, Usenet newsgroups, and a database of corporate profiles. The total package, including search speed, grouping, site ratings and document date and size make Infoseek a very useful tool either for a quick check of a subject or as a starting place for research.