Search system using search subdomain and hints to subdomains in search query statements and sponsored results on a subdomain-by-subdomain basis

摘要

A method and apparatus for generating search results including searching by subdomain and providing sponsored results by subdomain is provided. A search system according to embodiments of the present invention analyzes search queries to determine if they are to be routed to subdomains and presents results include sponsored hits sponsored on a subdomain by subdomain basis.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
identifying an ambiguous term in a search query string; determining a disambiguated term associated with the ambiguous term based, at least in part, on a location associated with a search request for the search query string; substituting the disambiguated term for the ambiguous term in the search query string to produce a modified search query string included in a modified search request; directing the modified search request to a search server; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices.