Another search engine!? Wait a minute - don't dismiss this one just yet.
The Sortfix Internet search engine uses existing powerhouses, Google and Yahoo, but, it adds an interactive element in which users drag words into categories that refine the search.
Too troublesome for someone used to speed-surfing the web but, what about portable applications? It would be useful to touch and drag words with a single finger.
Implications - The idea of creating the Sortfix search engine was to make life easier for those searching for info on the web. Sortfix explains that if you ask the right questions when using a search engine, you will usually get the answer you are looking for right away. The search engine is sort of like a teaching tool that encourages you to be specific when asking questions.
Click and Drag Search Engine
Sortfix.com
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Search Engine - Other search engines can incorporate an interactive element similarly as Sortfix, which encourages users to be more specific when asking questions.
2. Mobile-friendly Search Engine - Search engines can be optimized for touchscreens, making it easier for users to drag words with a single finger on their mobile devices.
3. Teaching Tool Search Engine - Search engines can be designed as a teaching tool that guides users to ask specific questions and receive the answers they need efficiently.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Sortfix-inspired search engines can be used by educators to teach their students how to ask specific questions and find accurate and reliable sources.
2. Web Search and Optimization - Web developers can improve existing search engines by incorporating Sortfix's interactive and teaching tool feature to improve their search accuracy and relevance.
3. Mobile Application Development - Mobile developers can design search engines optimized for mobile devices with touch interfaces to offer more comfortable and convenient mobile searching.