Zoom Search Engine is a self-hosted software package that enables users to add a powerful, customizable search engine to their website, intranet, or offline media (such as CD/DVD). It indexes site content and provides fast, full-text search capabilities, returning results based on a proprietary relevancy algorithm. The software is designed for flexibility and integration, giving administrators full control over search features, ranking, and user experience. It is available in multiple editions, including a free version for small sites and commercial licenses for larger deployments. Zoom can be installed on your own hardware and domain, with no ongoing subscription fees, and supports indexing of various file types including HTML, PDF, and Word documents.

Key Features

Full-Text Search Indexes website, intranet, or offline content for fast, accurate search.

• Supports HTML, PDF, Word, and other file types.
• Provides fast search results using a proprietary relevancy algorithm.

Customizable Ranking & Search Options Advanced control over search result ranking and user queries.

• Proprietary scoring system for relevancy.
• Supports wildcard, exact phrase, and exclusion searches.
• Allows recommended links and domain diversity in results.

Flexible Deployment Self-hosted and platform-independent.

• Runs on Windows, Linux, and previously Mac.
• Can index sites stored locally or on a server.

Web Admin Tools Essential features for site administrators.

• Broken link detection.
• Graphical statistical reports.
• Sitemap generation for Google and Yahoo.

Editions and Scalability Multiple editions to fit different needs.

• Free Edition for small sites (up to 50 pages).
• Professional Edition for commercial use (up to 50,000 pages).
• Enterprise Edition for large-scale use (up to ~1 million pages).

Seamless Integration Easy to install and integrate with existing sites.

• No advertisements or nag screens in any edition.
• Supports integration on your own domain and hardware.

Benefits

Improved Site Usability Helps users quickly find relevant content.

• Enhances user experience with fast, accurate search.
• Supports advanced search queries for precision.

Full Control and Privacy Self-hosted solution ensures data control.

• No third-party data sharing.
• Customizable to meet specific site requirements.

Cost-Effective Licensing One-time purchase with perpetual license.

• No costly subscriptions.
• Free version available for small personal sites.