LeapFish is a multi-dimensional search aggregator that retrieves results from several of the top search portals, including Google, Yahoo, Live Search, Blogs, Videos, Shopping and other popular search engines. It is a registered trademark of Dotnext Inc..
The search engines obtains its notability by how they display their results. Unlike Dogpile, LeapFish does not combine and reorder search results. It allows the user to set what and who they want to obtain results from. In addition, it displays all related content from the web and positions it to the left of the main results. These can include videos, images, shopping, etc…
Features
- Unlike most metasearch engines, LeapFish does not combine results into one list. Instead it maintains the order of the results as you would find them on their own respective sites. LeapFish uses several search engines as well as sponsored links.
Widgets
- A key feature about LeapFish is the incorporation of “widgets” located to the left of the web results. These “widgets” include snippets of news, answers, images, videos, shopping and more, all related to the users particular search query.
- Videos Results
- If a user has Flash player 8+ installed they can watch and play video results returned on LeapFish simply by mousing over the video.
Metasearch
Leapfish is a type of metasearch site known as a search aggregator. It allows users greater flexibility in deciding which engines should be used to perform their query. In addition it gathers, organizes and displays several different types of results for any particular search.
Other Information
- Type of site Metasearch engine
- Available language(s) English
- Owner Dotnext Inc.
- Launched November 3, 2008
- Website : http://www.leapfish.com/
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