But we wanted to give you a more personal introduction to the Internet as well. After all, you are paying us - it's the least we can do. But if you are really confused by the Internet, find a helpful book and read it. The World Wide Web consists of tens of millions of documents published by individuals and organizations around the globe. Web sites are organized by subject.
Most search engines are also searchable.
But there are excellent alternatives. Magellan, for instance, is much smaller - but reviews every site that it puts in its directory. Every directory offers different features. Search Engines Search engines are for more serious searching. Search engines keep databases of millions and millions of sites - much larger than the directories.