MIRAGO has launched the first regional search engine as a survey revealed 76 per cent of internet users in the region wasted time on the web searching through irrelevant information.
The survey of more than 1,000 people showed a big demand for local information facilities on the internet, with about 49 per cent stating they would be more likely to use a service with localised features.
Mirago's new search engine aims to reduce time wasting and increase the likelihood people will find what they are looking for. The search facility enables users to narrow their search to a region, town or, in some cases, a village.
It also understands natural language searches like "Find me nightclubs in Brighton".
The search engine has a family-friendly zone, which checks searches to reduce the chance of offensive material in results. There are also specialist sector searches including health, government, shopping, travel and holidays, and computing.
Mirago's chief executive Stephen Holmes, said: "We are confident our regional service will ensure using the internet as an information resource is a far more rewarding and enjoyable experience."
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