SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RANKING OF PAGES RETURNED BY A SEARCH ENGINE.

摘要

A system and method are provided for implementing a search engine to output search results scored for a particular user. The method includes receiving a set of input user search terms and accessing a set of input user preferences. The method additionally includes obtaining scored search results based on the set of search terms and the set of input user preferences. A method is additionally provided for sharing user search preferences for input to a search engine. The method includes storing a set of input user preferences. The input user preferences provide criteria for a search engine to perform ranking of a set of search results. The method additionally includes providing an access mechanism for allowing access to the stored set of input user preferences by a third party.