Netscape Search, GoTo.com, Excite, Google, HotBot, Lycos, Looksmart And
Snap.com Featured as Premier Search Providers on Netscape Netcenter
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Netscape Communications, a
subsidiary of America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) today announced the signing of
agreements with leading search providers for its popular Netscape(R) Net
Search program. The Net Search Page, one of the most heavily trafficked pages
on the Internet, helps millions of visitors to Netscape Netcenter and users of
Netscape Communicator(R) browser software find the information they need
quickly and easily. Beginning July 1, 1999, Netscape's new search service will
be joined by Excite, Google, GoTo.com, HotBot, Lycos, Looksmart and Snap.com
as Premier Providers for the Net Search program.
"Searching for and finding specific information online remain at the top
of the list of activities for our growing daytime audience. As one of the most
recognized and trusted online brands in the world, millions of consumers come
to Netscape each day to access our search and directory services," said
Jim Martin, senior vice president and general manager of Netscape Netcenter.
"Through our Net Search program we will continue to offer users a choice of
leading search providers, and at the same time extend the reach of Netscape's
own search service. For our members, ease-of-use and relevancy are critical.
We believe we are delivering one of the widest arrays of choices in the
industry in order to help our consumers find the information they need both
quickly and easily."
The Net Search page features premier providers with tabs and links that
highlight their respective Internet services and gives users the option to
select a preferred search provider to be displayed whenever the Net Search
page is accessed. The page also offers users value-added services such as
reviews and search tips. The page is available at
http://netsearch.netscape.com or by clicking the Search button within Netscape
Communicator. The Net Search page also showcases several distinguished
providers that offer specialized search services and allow users to choose the
one that best suits their immediate needs. These categories include: Search
the Web, Explore by Topic, Find a Person, Find a Business, Home & Auto and
Shop & Buy.
The Net Search program is a key component of Netscape's comprehensive
suite of Internet search and directory services. People looking for
information online can find what they need, in one convenient place, by taking
advantage of any number of Netcenter Internet search resources including: the
new Netscape Search, Netscape's Net Search page, Netscape Smart Browsing,
White and Yellow pages or Netscape's Open Directory Project.
The new Net Search program builds on Netscape's announcement last week of
its new Internet Search service, Netscape Search. Netscape Search is powered
by Netscape's fast growing Open Directory Project and utilizes Netscape Smart
Browsing technology, which allows consumers to search the Web using simple
words and phrases right from the browser location bar, to deliver accurate and
relevant search results quickly and conveniently.
Netscape is a leading provider of software and services for businesses
that want to transform the way they create and keep customers in the emerging
Net Economy. Recently acquired by America Online, Inc., Netscape is based in
Mountain View, California.
Additional information on Netscape is available on the Internet at
http://home.netscape.com , by sending email to info@netscape.com, or by
calling corporate sales at 650-937-2555.
NOTE: Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Certificate Server, Netscape
FastTrack Server, Netscape ONE, SuiteSpot and the Netscape N and Ship's Wheel
logos are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the
United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos, product names, and
service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation,
which may be registered in other countries. Other product and brand names are
trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Netscape Communications Corporation
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