Search History: Many search engines store user search history information. This data can be used for better ad targeting or to make old information more findable. Search engines may also determine what a document is about and how much they trust a domain based on aggregate usage data. Many brand related search queries is a strong signal of quality.

 

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Search History: Many search engines store user search history information. This data can be used for better ad targeting or to make old information more findable. Search engines may also determine what a do . . . View Full Definition

Search Costs: Costs associated with locating a counterparty to a trade, including explicit costs (such as advertising) and implicit costs (such as the value of time). Related: Information costs.

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Search Engine: This is the working part of a database or application.