Microsoft drops LookSmart search tool | The software giant is ending its deal to use LookSmart's listings on its MSN pages, as it gets ready to push its own Web search technology. | October 6, 2003, 4:40 PM PT | Jim Hu

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Article examining the criticism of Looksmart's decision to change their business model and directory to pay-per-click advertising. (May 23, 2002)

The move by LookSmart to acquire Zeal is an important one from an image standpoint. Companies whose living is 100% dependent on the Internet must show that they recognize the importance of knowledge exchange and interactivity as opposed to staying locked into top-down or broadcast-mode communications.

Looksmart dumps thousands of sites from the directory and calls it an upgrade "Based on feedback from customers like you"

Free search engine optimization articles to help you achieve a high search engine ranking and more traffic from search engines worldwide

Reviews search and display features of LookSmart.

A former member of LookSmart’s editorial management team reflects on the demise of Zeal. (March 23, 2006)

Owned by Looksmart. Search results are clustered into categories. Preferences settings include search by language and a filter to remove adult content.

Dave Jansik, Senior Ontologist and Content Producer at LookSmart.com, explains the history of the Looksmart directory and considers the future of directories. (March 2, 2005)