Yahoo goes Inktomi

xxxjay · 2003-09-09, 02:27 PM

Get ready, cause it's on the way. IMO I can't see why Yahoo would want to shoot themselves in the foot like this, seeing as Inktomi results suck ass, but we are about to see some big changes from Yahoo:

Yahoo Update - http://www.yahoo.com
Get ready for Yahootomi

The whisper in the halls at the San Jose Search Engine Strategies Conference in August was that Yahoo is set to replace Google at any time with Inktomi results to power its default search. We've already seen occasional public testing of the Inktomi results at Yahoo during the last of August.

We expect the switch sometime in September, perhaps to coincide with a new Shopping Search that Yahoo is also working on – a feature that we expect will be good news for Yahoo Store owners.

So what should you expect when Yahoo switches? There is no doubt that Google traffic will drop, and Inktomi related traffic will pickup. How much, will vary depending on your site's visitor demographics. If Yahoo currently provides a good deal of your traffic, you may see a significant traffic shift when the switch occurs unless you're ranking well in Inktomi.

To checkup on how your "showing" within the Inktomi database, use the Pure Inktomi search engine at http://search.positiontech.com

urb · 2003-09-09, 02:53 PM

Is it worth spending $39.00 for inclusion?

Or is there gonna be a goldrush on paid listings?

xxxjay · 2003-09-09, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by urb
Is it worth spending $39.00 for inclusion?

Or is there gonna be a goldrush on paid listings?

That is a very good question - maybe for you key sites only.

Bill · 2003-09-09, 05:23 PM

It's easy to imagine yahoo trying to become the premier pay-for-inclusion search portal.

But imagining inktomi results satisfying surfers, thats pretty tough.

I'm sure not going to buy more ink listings until I see a big surge of traffic on my existing pay-to-spider listings.

I wonder what they will do with the older inktomi databases like the BOW, and the "free" ink database? Any gossip on that?

Greenguy · 2003-09-09, 07:19 PM

I like inktomi - they spider this site & spider it hard 2 or 3 times a month

Linkster · 2003-09-09, 08:08 PM

They are doing a good job of spidering...once in a while during the testing you can get an idea of how Yahoo is incorporating their free listings....seems to pretty reasonable so far - of course mixed in are the yahoo and ink paid listings

Surfn · 2003-09-09, 08:11 PM

Yahoo contracted Inktomi in the 90's, now they own it.

xxxjay · 2003-09-09, 11:44 PM

My problem with Inktomi is from the user end. The quality of its search results are nowhere near as good as Google.

fraggle · 2003-09-12, 08:12 AM

i think they will change the algo and improve the SERPS from Inktomis database, power themselves with inktomi as the main restults - possibly incorporating their directory in some way and use overture as their main revenue source - possibly evenlike adwords.
Could see this around the new year i think and it will be a big drop for google traffic

xxxjay · 2003-09-12, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fraggle
i think they will change the algo and improve the SERPS from Inktomis database, power themselves with inktomi as the main restults - possibly incorporating their directory in some way and use overture as their main revenue source - possibly evenlike adwords.
Could see this around the new year i think and it will be a big drop for google traffic

I heard itcould be in September

fraggle · 2003-09-13, 08:59 AM

thats earlier than i though

Im kind of looking forward to it in a way

but id be surprisedif they keep inktomi the same - if tyhey do its a mistake

2003-09-09, 02:27 PM	#1
xxxjay You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,787	Yahoo goes Inktomi Get ready, cause it's on the way. IMO I can't see why Yahoo would want to shoot themselves in the foot like this, seeing as Inktomi results suck ass, but we are about to see some big changes from Yahoo: Yahoo Update - http://www.yahoo.com Get ready for Yahootomi The whisper in the halls at the San Jose Search Engine Strategies Conference in August was that Yahoo is set to replace Google at any time with Inktomi results to power its default search. We've already seen occasional public testing of the Inktomi results at Yahoo during the last of August. We expect the switch sometime in September, perhaps to coincide with a new Shopping Search that Yahoo is also working on – a feature that we expect will be good news for Yahoo Store owners. So what should you expect when Yahoo switches? There is no doubt that Google traffic will drop, and Inktomi related traffic will pickup. How much, will vary depending on your site's visitor demographics. If Yahoo currently provides a good deal of your traffic, you may see a significant traffic shift when the switch occurs unless you're ranking well in Inktomi. To checkup on how your "showing" within the Inktomi database, use the Pure Inktomi search engine at http://search.positiontech.com __________________ Circle Of Violence

2003-09-09, 07:19 PM	#5
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	I like inktomi - they spider this site & spider it hard 2 or 3 times a month __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2003-09-09, 08:08 PM	#6
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	They are doing a good job of spidering...once in a while during the testing you can get an idea of how Yahoo is incorporating their free listings....seems to pretty reasonable so far - of course mixed in are the yahoo and ink paid listings __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2003-09-09, 08:11 PM	#7
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	Yahoo contracted Inktomi in the 90's, now they own it. __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2003-09-09, 11:44 PM	#8
xxxjay You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,787	My problem with Inktomi is from the user end. The quality of its search results are nowhere near as good as Google. __________________ Circle Of Violence

2003-09-09, 02:53 PM	#2
urb All the way from Room 101 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,557	Is it worth spending $39.00 for inclusion? Or is there gonna be a goldrush on paid listings?

2003-09-09, 05:23 PM	#4
Bill Selling porn allows me to stay in a constant state of Bliss - ain't that a trip! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,914	It's easy to imagine yahoo trying to become the premier pay-for-inclusion search portal. But imagining inktomi results satisfying surfers, thats pretty tough. I'm sure not going to buy more ink listings until I see a big surge of traffic on my existing pay-to-spider listings. I wonder what they will do with the older inktomi databases like the BOW, and the "free" ink database? Any gossip on that?

2003-09-12, 08:12 AM	#9
fraggle WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK Posts: 44	i think they will change the algo and improve the SERPS from Inktomis database, power themselves with inktomi as the main restults - possibly incorporating their directory in some way and use overture as their main revenue source - possibly evenlike adwords. Could see this around the new year i think and it will be a big drop for google traffic

2003-09-13, 08:59 AM	#11
fraggle WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK Posts: 44	thats earlier than i though Im kind of looking forward to it in a way but id be surprisedif they keep inktomi the same - if tyhey do its a mistake

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