Scoofers is easy to use and works like a normal search engine. You can type your search query in the search box. Normally Scoofers will search in the standard Scoofers, but in the main screen you can also choose a vertical Scoofers (travel, electronics, party&dining and fashion shopping).

After you have typed your search query and you have clicked on the ‘Scoofers search’-button, the result screen will appear. In this screen you can, if necessary refine your search. The refinements appear at the top of the search results.

The following tips will help you to quickly get the best search results:

• Vertical Scoofers
Use the vertical Scoofers if you want to search in a specific category, like travel, electronics, party&dining or fashion shopping. It will provide better search results for a specific search query.

• Refine your search
Scoofers has labelled a large part of the internet. By using a refinement, you can specify your search query. It will be easier to find the right information

• Correct spelling
Spelling your search query correct, is important and will lead to better search results. If you have spelled your query wrong, Scoofers will come up with a correct spelling suggestion. Using caps lock or normal characters does not make any difference.

• Using the space character
Always use a space character between words. This will help Scoofers understand what you are searching for.

• One search query
Type one search query in the search box and not two or more. For example: you want to find information about beach holidays and you want to find bathing suits. The best way to search, is to perform two search queries, for each search term separate.

What is Scoofers?
Scoofers is a new social search engine. This means that it provides search results based on the knowledge of experts at social networking websites. Scoofers orders its search results based on the popularity of the social bookmarks. Only the best bookmarks appear in Scoofers’ search results.

Why should I use Scoofers?
The combination of automatic results with social bookmarks leads to more relevant search results. Besides that Scoofers uses refinements and four vertical search engines, with these extra functions, you can refine your search and it will be easier to find the right information.

What is the difference between Scoofers and Google?
Google provides automatic search results. Scoofers provides automatic results, based on the knowledge of experts.

How do I start?
Scoofers is easy to use and works like a normal search engine. You can type your search query in the search box. Normally Scoofers will search in the standard Scoofers, but in the main screen you can also choose a vertical Scoofers (travel, electronics, party&dining and fashion shopping). After you have typed your search query and you have clicked on ‘Scoofers search’-button, the result screen will appear. In this screen you can, if necessary refine your search. The refinements appear at the top of the search results.

How much does it cost to use Scoofers?
Nothing, Scoofers is completely free of charge.

What does the term ‘social search engine’ mean?
Social search means that the search engine determines the relevance of search results based on human knowledge.

What does the term ‘social bookmarking’ mean? Social bookmarks are bookmarks (favourite links) that people collect and share with others on a social bookmarking website. Examples of social bookmarking websites: Del.icio.us, Digg, DMOZ etc.

What about my privacy?
You can read the privacy policy.

Is there a Scoofers’ toolbar? How can I make Scoofers my homepage? Is there a Modzilla Firefox plugin?

Yes, all of the above! Check our toolbar and plugins page.

Why should I use the vertical Scoofers?
The vertical Scoofers can be used for specific subjects, like travel, electronics, party&dining or fashion shopping. The vertical search engines provide more relevant results for those specific search results.

How do I use the vertical Scoofers?
In the main screen you can click on the vertical Scoofers that you want to use. You will get a new search screen where you can type your search query in the search box. After clicking on ‘Scoofers search’, the results page will appear.

Why should I use the refinements? By using a refinement, you can specify your search query. It will be easier to find the right information.

How can I refine my search? You have to use a refinement. Refinements appear at the top of the search results. When you click on a refinement, the refinement will be activated.

I have another question/ I have feedback
Do you have a question that is not answered in the FAQ? Or do you have feedback? Please contact Scoofers, we would like to know! You can e-mail Scoofers at the contact page.