SearchMerge.com

[Invent]

Hi!,


http://www.searchmerge.com/_images/header/logo_sm.png (http://www.searchmerge.com/_images/header/logo_sm.png)

My colleague Greg Cooper (@awfy (http://www.twitter.com/awfy)) and I (http://www.twitter.com/parallelworlds) have recently built a new website called SearchMerge (http://www.searchmerge.com/)(previously GoogleWith). It's a sort of search engine that allows you to search most of the popular open social networks whilst at the same time searching Google.

The site is still in it's early beta stages so we're sorry if it works slow or doesn't give back the best results.

If you could check it out and let us know what you think, we'd appreciate it http://www.clubhabbo.net/images/smilies/001_smile.gif

Here's an example search: Andrew WK (http://www.searchmerge.com/#?q=andrew%20wk&s=select-twitter,select-flickr,select-youtube,select-google)

Thanks,
Simon & Greg.

[GoldenMerc]

Greg showed me this a couple of days ago, i'd say its pretty awesome. takes some time to load up but meh.

[Invent]

Yeah, we still need to make it load the APIs faster :).

[Awfy]

Okay, terrible search example :)

Before anyone complains about the logo, I know it's bad. Had to mock it up in about 10 minutes as we were doing a quick switch of names and haven't went back to mess with it more.

[iJoe]

That's pretty cool :)

[Pazza]

I REALLY like it !

Best of luck, maybe when you get round to it you could let SearchMerge search through TIM (HINT).

So good luck!

[Jaysun]

Lovely, I like the "We'd love a tweet" corner =]

[Portish]

I like it. Plenty of hours of work have been put in to this, however I don't think it is something I'd ever use, simply because I don't need it.

[Awfy]

I like it. Plenty of hours of work have been put in to this, however I don't think it is something I'd ever use, simply because I don't need it.
It's mainly for a brand audience who needs to keep on top of where their brand is being spoken about and used. Has came in handy for finding blogs, tweets and videos about Youmeo, Tweet O'Clock and of course SearchMerge itself.

[Jordan,]

its really good i have been using it the past 2 odd days well done guys maby let the results expand on to like page 2 etc

[Lost]

I LOVE THE LOGO!!!

[Awfy]

It has now been covered by Mashable.

http://mashable.com/2009/05/19/searchmerge/

[MrPinkPanther]

Not too keen on the design, sorry. It's very bland in my opinion.

[Source]

Wow, really like this!

Its not exactly original, but unlike the others you have kept it simple and done it correctly.

A suggestion I would have it, maybe add youmeo to the search options? Seems like a good way to get youmeo some more publicity with the hits coming from Mashable.

Anyway, really well done.

[Invent]

Not too keen on the design, sorry. It's very bland in my opinion.

Having an overcomplicated or gimmicky design would ruin the point of the site.

[MrPinkPanther]

Having an overcomplicated or gimmicky design would ruin the point of the site.
It doesn't need to be complicated or gimmicky but I think its really really bland, there's very little colour. Take google for example, a very simple site but the logo is really colourful and makes up for the rest of it.

[Invent]

The service logos, the top right ribbon and the search results add enough colour to the design I feel. We want to appeal to all audiences, not just the younger market by having the site full of colour. Though, I do appreciate your comments so thanks :)!

[Excellent2]

I love the site and use it quite a bit.

Greg knows about the logo so hopefully a new one will show up soon/

[culturist]

wow, i love the site, i love the logo and i think this site will be a success :8

[AgnesIO]

Having an overcomplicated or gimmicky design would ruin the point of the site.

I agree - just look at google!

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Does thingsa like facebook/myspace get included at any point?

[Invent]

Does thingsa like facebook/myspace get included at any point?

We were discussing Facebook for the launch, but the only relevant results we can get is from people search - though, if Facebook allow us we may offer that in the near future.

[AgnesIO]

We were discussing Facebook for the launch, but the only relevant results we can get is from people search - though, if Facebook allow us we may offer that in the near future.


Nice!

I don't have a clue for youmeo is, nor most other ones!

[lick]

bebo,myspace? because if it had them id use it all the time cause im always searchin people

[Trinity]

The new design is pretty :) Not sure about that shade of green though, it's a bit dark/dull.
Oh, and well done on getting on mashable :)

[Jam-ez]

Bumped into this on Greg's blog, I didn't like it back then.
However, what you have done with the design is amazing, it functions much better now and it's general appearance is still simple yet a lot more effective.

Well done guys - I look forward to seeing more of this in the future. :)

[AgnesIO]

I think the SM logo should be bigger (Above the selection box).

At the moment it is tiny.

[Awfy]

I think the SM logo should be bigger (Above the selection box).

At the moment it is tiny.
That would take up far too much room.

[Agnostic Bear]

That would take up far too much room.

Google have managed for several years. You can too.

[AgnesIO]

Google have managed for several years. You can too.


Thats what I was thinking.

Google looks more attractive.

[Pazza]

I really don't like your new logo!

[Awfy]

Google have managed for several years. You can too.
Google don't have the logo above the search box when they display results, we keep the same search box in view once the results have been processed. Therefore if the logo was above the inputs it would push the results even further down the page.

[Agnostic Bear]

Google don't have the logo above the search box when they display results, we keep the same search box in view once the results have been processed. Therefore if the logo was above the inputs it would push the results even further down the page.

Fade out the big one and fade in a small one as you scroll up.

[Chippiewill]

Real timing for "Google" is fun. I think you should add an arrow that shows more of a selection, such as other search engines e.t.c.

Edit: Using "#" as a search term kills it :/

[Awfy]

Fade out the big one and fade in a small one as you scroll up.
So we'd also have to extend and contract the area where you select which services to use also? Little over complicated for something that isn't needed...

[AgnesIO]

Awfy I am a fan of your site, but you seem reluctant to take ANY advise, no matter what it is.

[Monopoly]

don't get me wrong.
i like it.
but if i do a regular google search i get the same sort of results from the same companies?

[Chippiewill]

This has a special 'real time' feature for twitter, it brings up the tweets as they happen, also try 'real timing' google for the term google. It is so much fun

[Agnostic Bear]

So we'd also have to extend and contract the area where you select which services to use also? Little over complicated for something that isn't needed...

You choose to slide the box up instead of just loading another page and have it do there without all the stupid javascript fancy doodads? Little over complicated for something that isn't needed...

Take some damn advice, your number one problem is that you listen to nobody but your ring of bumchums in the office.

[Jaysun]

This has a special 'real time' feature for twitter, it brings up the tweets as they happen, also try 'real timing' google for the term google. It is so much fun

lmao, they never stop.

[AgnesIO]

You choose to slide the box up instead of just loading another page and have it do there without all the stupid javascript fancy doodads? Little over complicated for something that isn't needed...

Take some damn advice, your number one problem is that you listen to nobody but your ring of bumchums in the office.

Agreed.

You seem to just think that unless you do it yourself, and come up with the ideas, the idea is crap?

[Art]

Honestly, I dont even see whats so great about the site :x Are people really that lazy? :\

[Awfy]

I don't like the idea and I've expressed a perfectly good reason why. Why would I implement an idea which makes the site uglier and slower to use? :S

I take suggestions, just not stupid ones. I have implemented a lot of ideas and suggestions, as has Simon, that have been expressed via Twitter and GetSatisfaction that you people are probably unaware of.

[AgnesIO]

I don't like the idea and I've expressed a perfectly good reason why. Why would I implement an idea which makes the site uglier and slower to use? :S

I take suggestions, just not stupid ones. I have implemented a lot of ideas and suggestions, as has Simon, that have been expressed via Twitter and GetSatisfaction that you people are probably unaware of.

The fact is you don't take suggestions.

[culturist]

This has a special 'real time' feature for twitter, it brings up the tweets as they happen, also try 'real timing' google for the term google. It is so much fun

haha just tried this, love it :8

[Trinity]

The fact is you don't take suggestions.

The fact is, he does. I've seen him take suggestions before, but it's usually over twitter/get satisfaction, so most people on this forum don't see it.

[Jam-ez]

The fact is, he does. I've seen him take suggestions before, but it's usually over twitter/get satisfaction, so most people on this forum don't see it.

Isn't that exactly what he said?

Anyway, just noticed the extra options - it's coming along nicely. :)

[Skajo]

How come I can't use Boolean in the search?

[Trinity]

Isn't that exactly what he said?

Anyway, just noticed the extra options - it's coming along nicely. :)

Pretty much, but Dom C decided to ignore it when Greg said it. I also stated that I've seen him take suggestions before, in case anyone thought Greg was just lying to shut people up.

[AgnesIO]

The fact is, he does. I've seen him take suggestions before, but it's usually over twitter/get satisfaction, so most people on this forum don't see it.


Pretty much, but Dom C decided to ignore it when Greg said it. I also stated that I've seen him take suggestions before, in case anyone thought Greg was just lying to shut people up.


Don't be a clown all your life mate.

I am a SUPPORTER of this site, read my first posts - instead of trolling the forum.

[Trinity]

Don't be a clown all your life mate.

I am a SUPPORTER of this site, read my first posts - instead of trolling the forum.

Firstly, do not call me mate.
Secondly, explain how I was trolling.

[AgnesIO]

Firstly, do not call me mate.
Secondly, explain how I was trolling.


Clearly trying to start a fight with me, by talking complete and utter ******** mate

[Trinity]

Clearly trying to start a fight with me, by talking complete and utter ******** mate

How did I try to 'start a fight' with you in any way? I simply stated that you chose to ignore what Greg posted.
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[Meti]

I like it. Good luck!