‘A MySpace Year’ Says Ask.com as It Reveals Its ‘Real Deal’ List of Top Searches for 2007

Categories include:
+ Overall Terms
+++ 1) MySpace
+++ 2) Dictionary
At Ask, a search for dictionary xxx will provide you with a Smart Answer box to a the American Heritage Dictionary and other dictionary tools. Using the word define xxx will show the dictionary entry immediately.
+++ 3) Google
Yes, once again we see people going to one search engine to search for another search engine. We saw this a few years ago on Dogpile which already includes Google results. They combine results from Ask, Google, Live.com, and Yahoo. Fascinating.

+ Presidential Candidates
+ Sports Teams
+ Television Programs
+ Top Pregnant Celebrities

Source: IAC Search and Media

See Also: Yahoo Year-End Search List

Note: Gary is Director of Online Info Resources at Ask.com

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