Live Search Box

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11.05.06

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I really like the new Live Search Box. It's a search box that can easily be added to any webpage and when it used it launches the search results in a small window while keeping the searcher on the page. Using their easy setup options you can configure it to search the web, search a list of sites, or search using a macro. As a siteower, an AJAX search windows that keeps your readers on the page is very appealing. I like the look and the lack of branding. I look forward to more verticals being added (ahem, maps!) and linkfromdomain: (Radar post) working for subdomains.

screenshot from Heath Stewart's blog
It is very similar in nature to Google AJAX Search API (Radar post) which supports multiple verticals and their new Customized Search Engine. I think we all know that their target is really the ubiquitous Google Search Box for siteowners, but without an AdSense competitor Live will have a difficult time getting people to switch.