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History of the Seznam search engine

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 9:46 am
by hmonower921
I know what this is?
Seznam is an internet search engine, a search platform that enables users to quickly and efficiently find information and resources on websites. Seznam is the most popular search engine in the Czech Republic, next to Google, and offers a wide range of functions, such as the option to compare different products or a travel tracking tool. Seznam also offers services such as news, finance and maps , as well as other specialized services for individual target groups and social products.


Seznam.cz was founded in 1996 by Ivo Lukačovič as the first Czech Internet directory site. Initially, it operated as a simple directory of websites, but soon developed into a full-fledged Internet search engine, becoming a key gateway to the web for many Czechs. Over the years, Seznam expanded its offering, introducing a range of services such as e-mail, maps, and news services.

Despite the growing dominance of global giants such as Google, Seznam has maintained a strong position in the Czech market, becoming a symbol of a local company that successfully compete colombia whatsapp data s with international competitors. Its history is proof that local knowledge and understanding of market specifics can outweigh global strategies and resources.

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Seznam was founded by Ivo Lukačovič in 1996. Ivo is a programmer who, in addition to inventing Seznam, created the Windy.com website, which is used to analyze wind. At first, it served as a directory of the best Czech websites . Over the years, Seznam has greatly expanded its scope of activities. The most important services it offers include: Novinky.cz, Lidé.cz, Sreality.cz, Mixer.cz, Mapy.cz, Volnámísta.cz, and Firmy.cz (Taylor, 2018).

Seznam market share

The search engine is the second most popular in the Czech Republic.
Its market share across all platforms is 13.02% (StatCounter, 2022a). However, the popularity of the Czech search engine on the global market is very low and amounts to about 0.05% (Law, 2022).