The AltaVista help area is further divided into Basic, Advanced, Refine, Usenet, Add a Page, and Frequently Asked Questions. I recommend you print out these instructions for each search engine you use and study them. You'll save a great deal of time by doing so. Technicians actually review each site and then decide where in their search pyramids the links to each web page belong. This is good news and not so good news.
Many sites belong in several categories.
Another way search engines are refining their operations to make them faster is to specialize in a particular area. Then rev up your system and take a test drive. But remember, your mileage may vary. Highway 180E, Suite 200, Silver City, NM 88061.