Getting Started
•  How do I perform a basic search on HotBot?
•  How do I make my searches more effective?
•  Why do I get results unrelated to my search?
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Basic Search
•  How do I search for a person?
•  What is Boolean searching?
•  Why can't I see beyond 1,000 results?
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Advanced Search
•  Are HotBot searches case sensitive?
•  How can I run a wild card search?
•  How do I show different types of descriptions for search results?
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Results Page
•  What are the Results Page Features?
•  Where do I find the total results of my search?
•  Why doesn't my search have a Top 10 list?
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Directory
•  What is the HotBot Directory?
•  What are the HotBot Directory Features?
•  What is the Open Directory Project?
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Submit a Web Site & Webmaster's FAQ
•  How long does it take for my site to be indexed?
•  How do I add keywords and a description when I submit my site?
•  How do I add special HotBot searching features to my site?
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