Google launches custom search worldwide

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Google Inc. today announced the international availability of the Google Custom Search platform, for small businesses and organizations of all kinds to add Google search to their websites.

"Millions of businesses have a web presence but offer users no ability to search their site," said Dave Girouard, vice president and general manager, Google Enterprise.

"While many of these businesses invest in search advertising and search engine optimization to help customers find their business, customers are left on their own to navigate content once they land on a site. Google continues to make search technology simpler and more accessible internationally, so small businesses of all kinds can help customers find what they need every step of the way," he added.

Custom Search is offered as a free, ads-supported Custom Search Engine and the Custom Search Business Edition for organizations requiring more customization and support.

The Google Custom Search platform also allows users to integrate search into personal and community sites and blogs, while developers can use the Google Custom Search APIs to enable rich, contextual search within their applications.

Google Custom Search Business Edition starts at $100 a year for searching up to 5,000 pages, and extends to $2250 year for up to 300,000 pages.