Fundamental Differences Between Search Engines And Web Directories - Conclusion

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Search engines and Web directories are very different in both technology and business practice. They both however have the same function, to help the end user locate a site of interest to them. Search engines use complex algorithms to aid the end user to find the answer they are seeking, while Web directories use a hierarchical tree-like structure to navigate the end user to the information of interest. Both are valid methods to search and both have their pros and cons.

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