Comments on: Wolfram Alpha: Exciting for Scientists, Boring for Everyone Else http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html Internet Marketing News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Wolfram Alpha: Meshing The Worlds Of Science and Search | Move with Mind http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-74107 Wolfram Alpha: Meshing The Worlds Of Science and Search | Move with Mind Sun, 24 May 2009 04:45:24 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-74107 [...] Comments [...] [...] Comments [...]

]]> By: Wolfram Alpha - náš nový super-vyhľadávač? | SEO chat http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73826 Wolfram Alpha - náš nový super-vyhľadávač? | SEO chat Tue, 19 May 2009 18:45:49 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73826 [...] Andy Beal perfektne vystihol aj môj názor, tak ho len voľne preložím: Vyzerá to tak, že Alpha naplní potreby, ktoré vedecká komunita ocení, ale čo s bežnými používateľmi? No dobre, možno raz v živote budem chcieť vedieť priemernú hladinu cholesterolu svojho suseda, ale ak si budem chcieť objednať kvety online, určite sa neobrátim na Wolfram Alpha. [...] [...] Andy Beal perfektne vystihol aj môj názor, tak ho len voľne preložím: Vyzerá to tak, že Alpha naplní potreby, ktoré vedecká komunita ocení, ale čo s bežnými používateľmi? No dobre, možno raz v živote budem chcieť vedieť priemernú hladinu cholesterolu svojho suseda, ale ak si budem chcieť objednať kvety online, určite sa neobrátim na Wolfram Alpha. [...]

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]]> By: george http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73731 george Mon, 18 May 2009 15:51:47 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73731 "I’ve not tested Alpha yet, but I suspect it will be more of a challenger to Wikipedia, than Google."<br>Can't even be bothered to try it, but I'll give you my opinion anyway... “I’ve not tested Alpha yet, but I suspect it will be more of a challenger to Wikipedia, than Google.”
Can't even be bothered to try it, but I'll give you my opinion anyway…

]]> By: Daniel http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73713 Daniel Sun, 17 May 2009 20:27:37 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73713 I don't think Wolfram Alpha can be compared to Google or Wikipedia. For me, it's a nice tool I can use to calculate specific stuff - a glorified calculator, maybe :) I already used it for practical purposes today converting cm to inches (although I concede that Google could have done that).<br><br>The demographic stuff has also got me interested. Populations of towns/cities/countries can be useful for market research but at present, it is limited. If WA could get more specific demographic info, it could be a fantastic market research tool for the future.<br><br>It looks promising - more promising than Cuil (anyone remember that)? I don't think Wolfram Alpha can be compared to Google or Wikipedia. For me, it's a nice tool I can use to calculate specific stuff – a glorified calculator, maybe :) I already used it for practical purposes today converting cm to inches (although I concede that Google could have done that).

The demographic stuff has also got me interested. Populations of towns/cities/countries can be useful for market research but at present, it is limited. If WA could get more specific demographic info, it could be a fantastic market research tool for the future.

It looks promising – more promising than Cuil (anyone remember that)?

]]> By: DJ Halcro http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73695 DJ Halcro Sat, 16 May 2009 20:17:27 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73695 Boy as this evolves it will become a most effective tool, talk about a advancement in doing research. Students and researchers will soon discover that the math engine built in will assist in helping them with their algebra homework. Wolfram Alpha has some pretty neat features, such as stock comparisons which will also assist researchers as it evolves.<br><br>This tool, as it continues to improve and become a stronger process as it will continue to add more information feeds over time, could make this a awesome break through in research for the masses, we will see. This could be the next “Killer Application.” Well done to all. Boy as this evolves it will become a most effective tool, talk about a advancement in doing research. Students and researchers will soon discover that the math engine built in will assist in helping them with their algebra homework. Wolfram Alpha has some pretty neat features, such as stock comparisons which will also assist researchers as it evolves.

This tool, as it continues to improve and become a stronger process as it will continue to add more information feeds over time, could make this a awesome break through in research for the masses, we will see. This could be the next “Killer Application.” Well done to all.

]]> By: Earrings http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73515 Earrings Wed, 13 May 2009 18:07:12 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73515 People just want an alternative to Google since it had its fair share of spam results lately. Right now I don't really know what Wolfram is doing differently but its interesting to see this when it comes out. People just want an alternative to Google since it had its fair share of spam results lately. Right now I don’t really know what Wolfram is doing differently but its interesting to see this when it comes out.

]]> By: Andy Beal http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73457 Andy Beal Wed, 13 May 2009 12:31:07 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73457 @Ed & @Peter - you too should get together as you share similar views. Maybe you'll be right. Maybe people will flock to WA for specific types of searches. We'll have to wait and see! @Ed & @Peter – you too should get together as you share similar views. Maybe you’ll be right. Maybe people will flock to WA for specific types of searches. We’ll have to wait and see!

]]> By: Peter http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73452 Peter Wed, 13 May 2009 09:20:54 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73452 If WA manages to become the defacto knowledge engine in academic and scientific circles, it will be a major coup, and a first against Google. You eat an elephant one bite at at time. No one is going to replace Google in one go. But if WA becomes the cool thing and Google is pooh-poohed in academic circles, then it will become a wedge in the crevice that will not easily be removed. It appears that this is very likely what is going to happen. All we then need is another WA for shopping or travel and the benefits of using more than one search engine will become clear. The market could once again become fragmented and democratised, like the Internet was supposed to be in the first place. The most positive thing about WA is that it is not trying to be a google-killer. If WA manages to become the defacto knowledge engine in academic and scientific circles, it will be a major coup, and a first against Google. You eat an elephant one bite at at time. No one is going to replace Google in one go. But if WA becomes the cool thing and Google is pooh-poohed in academic circles, then it will become a wedge in the crevice that will not easily be removed. It appears that this is very likely what is going to happen.

All we then need is another WA for shopping or travel and the benefits of using more than one search engine will become clear. The market could once again become fragmented and democratised, like the Internet was supposed to be in the first place.

The most positive thing about WA is that it is not trying to be a google-killer.

]]> By: Ed http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73391 Ed Tue, 12 May 2009 19:39:29 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73391 As usual, the truth here is somewhere in the middle of all the hype. No, it's not a Google Killer as you will undoubtedly read in many blogs. Primarily because, and Andy rightly points out, it's usefulness is not in every day life activities. However, I don't think it will be "boring" for the average consumer user either. True, most internet users wont get the maximum benefits from Wolfram's advanced features, but neither do they get all the benefit from Google's advanced features. People will use what they need and having multiple tools out there is a good thing. It drives me batty when people constantly take this either/or attitude. Granted, "batty" is not a far drive for me, but still. As usual, the truth here is somewhere in the middle of all the hype. No, it’s not a Google Killer as you will undoubtedly read in many blogs. Primarily because, and Andy rightly points out, it’s usefulness is not in every day life activities. However, I don’t think it will be “boring” for the average consumer user either. True, most internet users wont get the maximum benefits from Wolfram’s advanced features, but neither do they get all the benefit from Google’s advanced features. People will use what they need and having multiple tools out there is a good thing.

It drives me batty when people constantly take this either/or attitude. Granted, “batty” is not a far drive for me, but still.

]]> By: Andy Beal http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73362 Andy Beal Tue, 12 May 2009 18:58:03 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73362 @Dan - thanks for sharing your feedback. That said, it seems that Alpha will mostly appeal to those doing computational/educational queries--which seems to support my theory. @Dan – thanks for sharing your feedback. That said, it seems that Alpha will mostly appeal to those doing computational/educational queries–which seems to support my theory.

]]> By: Dan http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73358 Dan Tue, 12 May 2009 18:36:49 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73358 Actually the good folks at Wolfram Alpha gave me early access to the program, and I really like it a lot! Will it automatically appeal to a teenager? Probably not, but if that teen is smart, she'll soon discover that the math engine built into it will SOLVE their algebra homework (just click "Show Steps"). For the post-high school crowd, Wolfram Alpha has some pretty neat features, such as stock comparisons. Is it perfect "as is"? Of course not! But the 1.0 version is pretty interesting and powerful. My guess is that they will continue to add more information feeds over time to make this even a BETTER product. I'm hooked! . Actually the good folks at Wolfram Alpha gave me early access to the program, and I really like it a lot!

Will it automatically appeal to a teenager? Probably not, but if that teen is smart, she’ll soon discover that the math engine built into it will SOLVE their algebra homework (just click “Show Steps”).

For the post-high school crowd, Wolfram Alpha has some pretty neat features, such as stock comparisons.

Is it perfect “as is”? Of course not! But the 1.0 version is pretty interesting and powerful.

My guess is that they will continue to add more information feeds over time to make this even a BETTER product.

I’m hooked!

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]]> By: Andy Beal http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73342 Andy Beal Tue, 12 May 2009 17:24:05 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73342 @WebbyThoughts - you're right, students will love it! @Todd - lol! @Michael - I'm just going by what the Wolfram is saying. Speaking of opinions, you read one post and you have the opinion that I make up the 10% of hardcore Google users. :-P @WebbyThoughts – you’re right, students will love it!

@Todd – lol!

@Michael – I’m just going by what the Wolfram is saying. Speaking of opinions, you read one post and you have the opinion that I make up the 10% of hardcore Google users. :-P

]]> By: Michael Martinez http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73338 Michael Martinez Tue, 12 May 2009 17:01:59 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73338 You haven't tested it yet but you already have an opinion on what it will actually do and how useful it will be? Andy, are you part of the estimated 10% of Google users who are so hard-core they make up 50% of Google's traffic? You haven’t tested it yet but you already have an opinion on what it will actually do and how useful it will be?

Andy, are you part of the estimated 10% of Google users who are so hard-core they make up 50% of Google’s traffic?

]]> By: NFL Trade Rumors http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73331 NFL Trade Rumors Tue, 12 May 2009 16:27:05 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73331 I kind of like this idea. It is actually one of the better ones that I have heard of lately. However, it just seems like these start ups end up failing. <em>NFL Trade Rumors's last blog post..<a href='http://www.nfltraderumors.net/vikings-president-confirms-interest-in-favre/' rel="nofollow">Vikings president confirms interest in Favre</a></em> I kind of like this idea. It is actually one of the better ones that I have heard of lately. However, it just seems like these start ups end up failing.

NFL Trade Rumors’s last blog post..Vikings president confirms interest in Favre

]]> By: Jessica Gottlieb http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73330 Jessica Gottlieb Tue, 12 May 2009 16:22:30 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73330 Is it horrible for me to still be impressed? Maybe I'm still a math and science nerd even though I'm just a Mommy Blogger. <em>Jessica Gottlieb's last blog post..<a href='http://www.jessicagottlieb.com/2009/05/sending-you-other-places-today/' rel="nofollow">Sending You Other Places Today</a></em> Is it horrible for me to still be impressed? Maybe I’m still a math and science nerd even though I’m just a Mommy Blogger.

Jessica Gottlieb’s last blog post..Sending You Other Places Today

]]> By: Todd Mintz http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73326 Todd Mintz Tue, 12 May 2009 15:51:45 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73326 I'm curious what would be returned on an "adult" search in Wolfram Alpha...if it's graphs and data, I don't think they're meeting the searcher's needs :.) I’m curious what would be returned on an “adult” search in Wolfram Alpha…if it’s graphs and data, I don’t think they’re meeting the searcher’s needs :.)

]]> By: WebbyThoughts http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73324 WebbyThoughts Tue, 12 May 2009 15:39:38 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73324 Not just scientists. It seems like students doing research papers could find it useful. And there are plenty of students out there. If that really is the niche they are targeting than good for them. It seems like the best way to build a search engine is to target a niche that Google isn't specifically targeting and then find a way to get really good at it. <em>WebbyThoughts's last blog post..<a href='http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WebbyThoughts/~3/O7N8zaWwhYs/' rel="nofollow">Keyword Research and making money with AdSense</a></em> Not just scientists. It seems like students doing research papers could find it useful. And there are plenty of students out there.

If that really is the niche they are targeting than good for them. It seems like the best way to build a search engine is to target a niche that Google isn’t specifically targeting and then find a way to get really good at it.

WebbyThoughts’s last blog post..Keyword Research and making money with AdSense

]]> By: Eric Logan http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73323 Eric Logan Tue, 12 May 2009 15:39:17 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73323 I am not a Scientist. I do however see tremendous potential for third party development with Wolfram/Alpha including grease monkey scripts. Here is a review I wrote with screen shots of some actual queries. Key West News as curated by Wolfram/Alpha. http://ff.im/-2K4ny <em>Eric Logan's last blog post..<a href='http://keywest-news.com/tech-review/key-west-news-as-curated-by-wolframalpha/' rel="nofollow">Key West News as curated by Wolfram/Alpha.</a></em> I am not a Scientist. I do however see tremendous potential for third party development with Wolfram/Alpha including grease monkey scripts. Here is a review I wrote with screen shots of some actual queries. Key West News as curated by Wolfram/Alpha. http://ff.im/-2K4ny

Eric Logan’s last blog post..Key West News as curated by Wolfram/Alpha.

]]> By: tyler http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-73322 tyler Tue, 12 May 2009 15:37:35 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/05/wolfram-alpha-exciting-for-scientists-boring-for-everyone-else.html#comment-73322 andy, i think you might be right about this being more of a challenger to wikipedia than google. however, google drives a tremendous amount of traffic to wikipedia, so W|A effectively eliminates the middleman. that is, if it can draw attention from google. the scientific reputation might be enough to keep potential users away. andy, i think you might be right about this being more of a challenger to wikipedia than google. however, google drives a tremendous amount of traffic to wikipedia, so W|A effectively eliminates the middleman. that is, if it can draw attention from google. the scientific reputation might be enough to keep potential users away.

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