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DDG is currently my main search engine. I've tried it for a few days a couple times in the past, but now I'm trying to give it more time - at least a couple wee

DDG is currently my main search engine. I've tried it for a few days a couple times in the past, but now I'm trying to give it more time - at least a couple weeks - to see if it grows enough on me to replace Google. I'm finding myself using the "!g" command a lot to double-check results on Google, and I'm definitely noticing the speed difference with Google. But overall, I'd say that it's almost on par with Google for my searches. Some things that would make me like it more: -A bit more speed. -A way in the settings to decide between using Yahoo News or Google News (that link in the sidebar on the right), same thing for images (google images or bing images) and maps. -Some way to highlight the most likely or most popular result when the disambiguation page is very long (maybe just subtly point out which result is clicked on more often?). -A way to personalize the DDG homepage with a couple of personal links (for those who use it as a browser homepage -- you could add a link to GMail or whatever, so that it even more seamlessly replaces Google). I can see some pros and cons to all these suggestions (except more speed), but I figured I'd just throw them out there.

epi0Bauqu 16y ago
Thx for the ideas--some really good stuff in here. Some quick responses to your 1-4. #1 always working on more speed--it's been a priority and will continue to be so. #2 planning on ditching that sidebar. Check out http://duck.co/topic/new-ddg-header http://duck.co/topic/new-ddg-header -- would love your thoughts. #3 this is definitely needed and in process. It's half implemented now but is hit or miss for sure. #4 many people have requested different variations of this, e.g. as far as iGoogle, but a few links would be cool.
- MikeCapone 16y ago
  #2 I might be missing something, but is there a way to do a quick image or news or map search with that new format without the sidebar? If there is, I couldn't find it quickly.
  - epi0Bauqu 16y ago
    Yup, the new format (idea) would have a drop down right next to the search button where you would be able to select maps or images (just not in that prototype). You could still of course also precede or end your search with !m or !i for maps or images. What do you think?

epi0Bauqu 16y ago

Thx for the ideas--some really good stuff in here. Some quick responses to your 1-4. #1 always working on more speed--it's been a priority and will continue to be so. #2 planning on ditching that sidebar. Check out http://duck.co/topic/new-ddg-header http://duck.co/topic/new-ddg-header -- would love your thoughts. #3 this is definitely needed and in process. It's half implemented now but is hit or miss for sure. #4 many people have requested different variations of this, e.g. as far as iGoogle, but a few links would be cool.

MikeCapone 16y ago
#2 I might be missing something, but is there a way to do a quick image or news or map search with that new format without the sidebar? If there is, I couldn't find it quickly.
- epi0Bauqu 16y ago
  Yup, the new format (idea) would have a drop down right next to the search button where you would be able to select maps or images (just not in that prototype). You could still of course also precede or end your search with !m or !i for maps or images. What do you think?