Thing #12 Roll Your Own Search Engine

What are some of your favorite websites? Do you use some of these sites to answer homework or reference questions? If so, Rollyo may be just for you. Rollyo allows you to create your own search tool for the websites you know and trust.

Take a look at some of these search rolls that have already been created:

• Public Domain e-Books Search
• Anime/Manga/Comics
• Noticias en Español
• Quick Quotes
• Explore other rolls here.

Here’s a searchroll created by the 23 Things Team to search the top movie and TV websites.Try a search for specific titles, actors or film terms, such as "Finding Neverland” or “Johnny Depp” or "Cinemascope," to see reviews, biographies and other relevant information listed from multiple sites.

Discovery Exercise:

1. Explore Rollyo and create an account for yourself.
2. Create a search roll for any subject you like. (Tip: Use an Internet directory, such as Alexa or Yahoo! Directory, to discover sites that are similar to ones you're familiar with.)
3. Create a post in your blog about your experience and link to your search roll. Can you see a potential use for tools like this?

OPTIONAL: Embed your searchroll in your blog using the "Create a Searchbox" tool and cutting-and-pasting the code Rollyo provides.

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