søkaggregator

A søkaggregator, or search aggregator, is a type of software or website that gathers search results from multiple individual search engines into a single interface. Instead of a user needing to visit each search engine separately to perform a query, a søkaggregator sends the query to several engines simultaneously and then compiles the responses. This allows users to see a broader range of results without the effort of repeating their search on different platforms.

The primary benefit of using a søkaggregator is convenience and potentially more comprehensive results. By combining the strengths of different search engines, which may have varying indexing capabilities and ranking algorithms, a user can increase the likelihood of finding the information they seek. Some søkaggregators also offer features like result filtering, duplicate removal, and the ability to customize which search engines are included.

Early examples of søkaggregators emerged in the early days of the internet when the search engine landscape was more fragmented. While modern search engines like Google have become dominant, søkaggregators still find use cases for specific search needs or for users who prefer a consolidated view of results from various sources. They can be particularly useful for specialized searches where results from niche engines might be valuable. The underlying technology involves sending out queries programmatically and then processing the returned data.