This is a good search engine for initial searches. Infoseek Guide Searches may be done across the entire Web or under any one of several categories. The search identifies the most relevant matches. This search utility also allows searches in many very specific categories. Magellan Many sites are rated, by the Magellan staff, on a star system.
Stars indicate the usefulness of the site.
The interface can at times be a little confusing due to the many search choices and a long list of categories. This search engine relies on the databases of other search engines such as Alta Vista, Yahoo, etc. When a request is made, MetaCrawler sends your queries to several databases. Web Crawler Searches are fast. A random-links feature finds new and unusual sites.