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Dictionary Search
Conversions
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Stock Search
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Advanced Web Search
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Ask.com IQ: Popular Searches

Advanced Web Search (icon)

Advanced Web Search


Know exactly what you are looking for on the Web? Use the advanced web search tool to include specifics about your search and get precisely what you are looking for.


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Basic Site Preferences


Set preferences to display the number of search results that appear per page. You can also set default locations for local search, weather, maps, and more.


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Binoculars Site Preview (icon)

Binoculars Site Preview


Binoculars Site Preview (screenshot) Get to what you're searching for faster! Just point your mouse on the Binoculars icon and a preview of the site will appear, saving you time and the hassle of clicking through search results to get what you want.


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Ask Blogs (icon)

Ask Blogs


Search the blogosphere using our unique algorithm that combines Ask.com search technology and Bloglines subscription data. We index the most popular blogs and feeds that people across the web subscribe to daily to ensure higher-quality results and minimizes blog spam.

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Try a Blog Search for yourself:


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AskCity

AskCity


AskCity is local search that integrates the best local information on the Web with a distinctive, "all-in-one" user interface. Search for Businesses, Events in your area-you'll get maps, directions, reviews, the ability to buy tickets and make reservations, and a lot more.

Sample Searches
Try AskCity for yourself:

Name of Business or Service

Location


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Conversions


The Ask Conversion Tool converts world currency, temperature, weight, length, area, and even cooking/volume conversions. There is no need to search the web for multiple conversion tools when you can do it quickly on Ask.com.

Sample Searches
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Search tip: just type in 'convert' and the type of information you want to convert, then click "Search."

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Dictionary Search (icon)

Dictionary Search


Need to know the definition or pronunciation of a word, origin of a word or just a new word altogether? Quickly search the online dictionaries, encyclopedias and thesauri for the information you need.

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Famous People Search (icon)

Famous People Search


Get the latest news and pictures about your favorite celebrities or historical figures using the Famous People Search tool.

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Make Ask.com your Home Page


Find what you are looking for faster by making Ask.com your home page.

Follow the instructions below according to your web browser.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and under:
  • Go to the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options."
  • On the "General" page, the first entry reads, "You can change which page to use for your home page."
  • Enter http://www.ask.com into the space for "Address" and click "OK."


Mozilla Firefox:
  • Go to the "Tools" menu and choose "Options."
  • On the "General" tab, enter http://www.ask.com into the space for "Location(s)" and click "OK."


For Netscape Navigator or Communicator:
  • Go to the "Edit" menu and choose "Preferences."
  • At the top of the Preferences box, you will find "Navigator Starts With" along with three options. Click on the button to the left of the "Home Page" option.
  • Further down, the box reads, "Clicking on the Home button will take you to this page."
  • Below, at "Location," enter http://www.ask.com and click "OK."


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Maps & Directions


Find the maps and detailed directions you need for locations in the U.S. and Canada. Use the drag and drop feature on the map to get driving or walking directions from point A to point B and beyond.

Sample Searches


Try Maps & Directions search now

Street Address or Intersection

City, State or Zip


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News Search

News Search


Quickly find all the breaking news – local and international – with the News Search tool.

Sample Searches

Try a news search now


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Picture Search (icon)

Image Search


Find celebrity images, pictures of your next vacation destination, or the home you plan to buy with a quick image search. Simply enter the key words and get great image results in one click.

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Ask.com IQ: Popular Searches


The most popular searches on Ask.com are listed here so you can see what others search for on Ask.com.

Ask IQ (Screenshot)

See This Week's Top Search Terms.

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Shopping Search (icon)

Shopping Search


Find the designer dress, unusual gift, occasion gifts and the location of your favorite stores. Search for the latest electronics, clothes and products based on reviews, features, price, and store location.

Sample Searches

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Search Toolbar


Search from anywhere on the web. The Ask.com Toolbar puts search at your fingertips for Internet Explorer and Firefox users.

Ask Toolbar

  • Search the web from anywhere online
  • Personalize your search experience with saved locations, your local news and more
  • Save images, web pages and searches, and access them right from the toolbar
  • New! Easy search box for maps and business listings
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Smart Answers


Ask's Smart Answers provide key information right at the top of the page. Smart Answers can be found on the web results page of many searches, like for a band or famous person, and contain a brief bit of information and links to more information. You can get quick access to sports scores, movie times, weather, dictionary results, translation, conversions, and more.

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Stock Search (icon)

Stock Search


Get up-to-date stock quotes for all publicly traded US companies on all US markets. Use a stock ticker symbol or the company name plus the term "stock quote."

Sample Searches


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Weather Search (icon)

Weather Search


Quickly get the latest weather information and temperatures in locations around the world. Before heading off to vacation or out the door for work, get the 7 day forecast by searching the weather for any destination.

Sample Searches
Try a weather search now


Search Tip:
Use the city name or 5-digit zip code plus the term "weather" or "forecast."

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White Pages Search (icon)

White Pages Search


Quickly find phone numbers and addresses for people, businesses, government offices, doctors, and schools in the U.S.

Sample Searches

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Search Tip:
Type in "phone number of" or "address of," plus the name of the person you are looking for, and the city or state.


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Zoom Related Search


Narrow or broaden your search with possible alternative search terms which appear on the right hand side of the Ask results page.

  • Narrow Your Search: helps you to drill down into topics that are specifically related to your search
  • Expand Your Search: allows you to explore topics that are conceptually related to your search
  • Related Names: presents a list of names that are conceptually tied to topic options within the "Narrow Your Search" and "Expand Your Search" lists


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