There are some sites where you only need to type the name. The arrow turns into an hourglass, the icon in the upper right hand corner usually has movement, and the bottom of the screen displays messages regarding status on the connection. All of this indicates the computer is working and you do not need to continue clicking the mouse. Search engines are programs that search databases of web documents matching key words supplied by the user. The list of retrieved documents will contain a high percentage of useless material.
Search directories are sites that categorize web documents using a subject classification.
Like a library subject catalog. Keep in mind, people analyze web sites and compile subject directories and there are millions of documents that are not included. It is a good idea to try your search in more than one. Excite It is important to use the help screens provided by each search engine to assist in narrowing your search. Notice the total number of hits that were found.