How Google Search Really Works

by Scott Beale on May 6, 2008 · 4 comments

Here’s a secret behind-the-scenes look at how Google handles search requests.

Thanks to Spacemonkey for the tip!

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1 Casey Kusiak May 6, 2008 at 10:50 am

Ha! a) Gino’s East all the way (Giordano’s is second) b) Thanks, to whoever made the video, for the roll. It was appreciated. c) This is actually a good way to explain how Google does search to non-techies.

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2 Achim Thiemermann May 6, 2008 at 10:59 am

I laughed so hard…great video! I’m also very glad that I finally found this blog. I added the RSS feed to my tutorial archive lens “How to Squidoo with a lotta help from my friends”. Thanks for all these interesting posts, especially the “Nine Inch Nails” article.

“Chef Keem” (Achim Thiemermann)

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