> it's nearly impossible to compete with Google and make something much better for certain types of queries (e.g. factual info, location queries, etc) Some of

> it's nearly impossible to compete with Google and make something much better for certain types of queries (e.g. factual info, location queries, etc) Some of these things can be outsourced to other services. An easy Google fallback is also a common solution for new search engines. > But that brings up the challenge of getting users to remember to come back to your search engine. This wouldn't really be something I'd build as a business. I'd create a nonprofit, fund it with subscriptions or donations, and cover the losses myself. I really just want it to exist for myself, and if other people used it, that would be icing on the cake.