| | |
| Top Questions of 2005 |
Q: How can I stop my previous search Keywords from appearing in my searchbox?
A: Your problem may be caused by the auto complete function in Internet Explorer settings. If you open up an internet page, then click on Tools > Internet Options > Content (tab) > Auto Complete > then untick forms and save your settings. |
Q: Can you create a link to my site? / Can we exchange links please?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot help with link requests. We search the leading search engines and return the best results. This means that all the links on our results pages have come from our search partners and have not been created by WebFetchGo. We do not operate a reciprocal links policy. |
Q: How can I turn off my recent searches?
A: Please go to the Preferences page on WebFetchGo and click Recent Searches Off, and save your settings. This will remove the list of recent searches from your results pages. |
Q: How do I get my site listed?
A: WebFetchGo is a metasearch engine which means we compile our results from many search engines. We are unable to add listings to the results from our search partners. We recommend that you contact our search partners to get a search listing. |
Q: Why is my WebFetchGo toolbar showing all my previous searches?
A: If you are using the WebFetchGo Toolbar, please click on the WebFetchGo.com logo in the toolbar and select Toolbar Settings. There is a button you should click to Turn Off Search History. |
| | |
| Questions |
|
| • | What is Metasearch? |
| • | What are the different sections on the Search results page? |
| • | How do I make WebFetchGo my home page? |
| • | Why am I suddenly seeing pop-up ads on WebFetchGo? |
| • | What is Advanced Search? |
| • | What is the Preferences section? |
| • | What are Sponsored Results? |
| • | How do I search within results or refine my search? |
| • | How do I filter out Adult Content from my searches? |
| • | How do I do a Business/Residential Directory search? |
| • | How do I make WebFetchGo my default search engine? |
| • | What if I have more questions or want to contact WebFetchGo? |
| Answers |
|
Q: What is Metasearch?
A: The short answer is that metasearch searches more engines, allowing better coverage of the Web, and therefore providing better overall results to the user. Or read the more detailed answer to "What is Metasearch?" Top of page |
Q: What are the different sections on the Search results page?
A: Here is a look at the various pieces of a WebFetchGo results page, where they are located and a brief description of what each component does: |
| |  |
| | A. Web Search Box - The area where you enter your search term. Enter your keyword(s) and hit the Fetch button to retrieve your results. The two radio buttons allow you to select between UK Search and Web Search.
B. Fetch Button - The button you press to search for results.
C. Search Tabs - These help you focus your search to specific categories like Web, Images, Video etc.
D. Business & - Allows you to do a search using our Business Directory
E. Advanced Search - Links to the Advanced Search options page where you can set specific filters for a one-time search.
F. Preferences - Links to a page where you can set a variety of customized search preferences.
G. Tools & Tips - Links to a page with suggestions on how to find exactly what you're looking for using WebFetchGo.
H. Statistics Bar - Shows how many results were returned for your search term.
I. Prev/Next - Shows how many pages of results were returned for your search term.
J. View by Relevance/Search Engine - Displays your results by search engine, or by relevance to the search topic.
K. Set as Home Page - Sets WebFetchGo search page as your home page.
L. Spelling Correction - Offers suggested spellings for words that may be misspelled and automatically corrects commonly misspelled keywords.
M. Search Refinement - Allows you to refine your search based on categories within your search term.
N. Recent Searches - Shows your most recent search terms.
|
Top of pageQ: How do I make WebFetchGo my home page?
A: Making WebFetchGo your default home page is easy, just follow the appropriate path below: |
| | If you're using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, click here to automatically make WebFetchGo.com your home page. If you're using Netscape Navigator or Communicator, click here for specific instructions on how to make WebFetchGo.com your home page. |
Top of pageQ: Why am I suddenly seeing pop-up ads on WebFetchGo?
A: WebFetchGo does not allow pop-up ads of any kind on our site. If you are seeing pop-up ads on your computer, here are a few possible reasons why: |
| 1. | You installed a free program or application (typically a music sharing program, for instance) that is launching the pop-ups either at random intervals or based on something you have typed on a Web page. |
| 2. | You visited a site prior to WebFetchGo that launched a pop-up window in the background. These are generally referred to as "pop-unders". |
| 3. | You accidentally visited a site with an address very similar to WebFetchGo. Sometimes people register domain names that are a letter or two different than a well-known site. This way, if you enter the wrong address, you will be taken to their site and then bombarded by their advertising. |
Top of pageQ: What is Advanced Search?
A: The Advanced Search page allows you to set advanced filters and other settings for one specific search. These settings are reset after each search. Top of pageQ: What is the Preferences section?
A: The Preferences section allows you to customize WebFetchGo to search based on your preferences. These settings remain in place until you change them. Top of pageQ: What are Sponsored Results?
A: Sponsored Results are paid links provided to WebFetchGo by a third party. The third party ranks the sites based upon bids received from advertisers, as well as their relevance to search words and phrases. Top of pageQ: How do I search within results or refine my search?
A: WebFetchGo gives you the opportunity to search within results for greater accuracy. When you enter a search, WebFetchGo automatically categorizes results into categories based on words and phrases contained in the results.For example, if you searched the term "insurance", WebFetchGo would sort the results into various insurance categories, like Home, Auto, Fire, Health, etc. By clicking on any of the category links, you would then view the results for that specific category. Top of pageQ: How do I filter out Adult Content from my searches?
A: Adult content can be filtered from your search results, by changing your advance search settings. To do so, go to the Advance Search page, select Filter On from the drop-down menu in the Adult Filter section. Top of pageQ: How do I do a Business/Residential Directory search?
A: To do a search for businesses or individuals on WebFetchGo, simply use the available tabs at the top of the WebFetchGo main page or any results page. Click the appropriate tab and you will be taken to the corresponding search page where you can complete your search. Top of page |
Q: How do I make WebFetchGo my default search engine?
A: Follow the three steps below to use WebFetchGo when you click your browser's Search button.
|
| 1. | Install the WebFetchGo Default file. |
| 2. | Select Open to instantly make WebFetchGo your default, or select Save to download the file and install later. |
| 3. | Once you have installed the file, you will need to reboot your computer to make the change go into effect. |
| Note: This is for Internet Explorer users only. |
Top of pageQ: What if I have more questions or want to contact WebFetchGo?
A: If you have a question that is not answered here, or you would like to contact Dogpile, please send email to info@WebFetchGo.com Top of page |
|
