Ask Jeeves launches toolbar for Internet Explorer

Hoping to put its butler services in constant contact with Web surfers, Ask Jeeves on Monday will announce the release of a new tool bar that gives people a direct line to its searching features.

The company is the latest dot-com to add a tool bar to its offerings as it competes for customers and revenue in a down economy.

People who download the free tool bar will be able to get to Ask Jeeves" offerings from any Web page. Features of the bar include :-

  • Search Ask: Access Ask Jeeves" search results from anywhere on the Web.
  • Search AJ Kids: Search only kid-friendly Web sites using the Ask Jeeves for Kids search engine.
  • Search News: Search the latest news headlines.
  • Search Dictionary: Look up word definitions online.
  • Search Market: Get financial information and stock quotes for specific companies.
  • Search Weather: Get up-to-the minute forecasts with the click of a button.
  • Search Events: Search for local entertainment, events and more by simply entering in a movie title, type of food, club, etc.
  • Highlight: Highlight your search terms as they appear on the page in upto six colors.
  • Email this page to a friend: Email any Web page to a friend with a click of the button.
  • JeevesLinks: Conduct online research more efficiently by tracking and saving your searches for access at a later time
  • It is also possible to customize the appearance and features of the tool bar.

News source: CNet News

View: Ask Jeeves Press Release - July 29, 2002

Download: Ask Jeeves Toolbar (Requires Windows 98/ME/NT/2k/XP AND Internet Explorer 5.x or above)

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