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What is OOZM?

OOZM:About page would give you a clear picture of what we do.

What is OOZM's Mission?

OOZM's mission is to create the most relevant social search engine out there by reaching out to user's needs and allowing them to play an active role in generating the search results page.

How can I add a URL to OOZM?

In order for you to go and add URLs, you need to first find out a Category Page or a Keyword URL page that you want to add your URL too. Once you find it, in the search results section you will see a link on your right under the category Search Control called "Add URL". Click on that link and you can immediately add a URL to that keyword.


How does OOZM approve a URL?

OOZM does not approve URLs. You do! You are the editor of this site. You and other members at oozm handles the moderation of adding URLs to our directory. An added URL is automatically submitted to the URL Queue which is a temporary holding place for URLs waiting for sufficient votes to surface to the search results pages.


How can I add content to a keyword?

You will need to go to the keyword URL page by doing a seach on the keyword that you want to add contents to. That should take you directly to the keyword URL page. Once you are at the keyword URL page, you can add contents by clicking on the link 'Edit this page'.


How does OOZM approve contents and articles?

You are the editor of this site. You and other members at oozm handles the moderation of adding contents to the keyword or adding new keyword URL pages.


Is OOZM a traditional search engine?

No, we are not. We provide tools that empower the user's of the oozm community in generating results that are most relevant. In contrast, traditional search engines are driven by some sort of mystery algorithm.


Why is OOZM better? What is the concept?

Traditional Search Engine
  • Provides only search results
  • Search results are generated by bots
  • unknown mystery algorithm decides which website reach the top
  • Takes too long for websites to get listed
OOZM Search
  • Provides search results and relevant information on the subject
  • Search results are generated by people
  • People's judgement is the search algorithm
  • Instant listing of website in any category or keyword pages
  • No need to go to other pages to find information
  • Safe environment and safe URLs make it to the top because no one can fool people's eye
  • People will own the keyword pages so no pressure from investors to run up ads to the top. Be the first one to own good keywords. Buy Keyword Pages
  • People will be able to renew their keyword pages when it expires just like a domain name.
  • The first search engine that allows people to add information on any keyword page
  • Many more to come...
  • Therefore, "More relevant results because they are rated by REAL people, not bots"

You can help us by letting your friends know about this search engine.



Why are you using wikimedia technology?

We are using wikimedia technology because we wanted to launch this idea as soon as possible to get a feel of it. We may choose to keep this technology or change it with our own in the future. We have added many features on top of the basic Wikimedia technology to provide this services at oozm.


Can I find popular search term at OOZM?

Currently we disabled the popular search feature pending a new feature that will allow a more user friendly popular search feature.

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