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Spinarak - Pokemon Search Engine!!

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[ Click here to visit Spinarak ]

Spinarak.net is a dual function site. It is the culmative base for the PokeJungle 'Network' and also for the first ever Pokemon-exclusive search engine. The layout is fast loading, and is meant to make a good homepage for Pokemon and PJN fans alike. One click away from my services, and a click away from searching the internet for information on Pokemon.

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From the FAQ:

What is Spinarak.net?
Well, you should have read the introduction. But it's half Pokémon-only search engine, and half Network. Overall, it serves as a good homepage for Pokémon fans.

Will anything new be added?
The Network-half of Spinarak is always growing, so yes, things will always be added. Next up is a Fanfiction site for Pokémon writers! It will be awesome, trust me! Also, the Pokémon of the week is updated every week.

Why did it take so long?
Because I, pokejungle, am in Japan. I didn't have enough time to devote to the project, I apologize. Especially after I got everyone hyped up. It also was part Network, and I had to renovate a lot of my sites in coordination with the project, so it wasn't soley this site that kept me busy.

What exactly is the 'Network'?
The network is made of sites and services that belong to me, or one of the other sites. The sites so far include: PokeJungle, PKMN Sky, PokeEX, and Pokemon Center. The services are the ones listed on front with pictures: MMC, SCanvas, PChan, and [HASHTAG]#Safari[/HASHTAG]. PokePress used to be a service, but has since closed. It may reopen. Our fanfiction site is down for maintnence and will be released next.

Why do you include other sites...?
At first, I was going to search ONLY my sites and services. Obviously, this would work well for me and direct traffic back to myself for the best results. Unfortunately, that really isn't the best for you. If I wanted to make a Pokemon search, I realized I had to include all the sites I felt offered good information for you, the user. Otherwise it wasn't worth much at all. So now what we have is a REAL Pokémon search, not just a mediocre one that comes just from me. So enjoy it!

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Comments and criticisms welcome! Most of the reaction has been very positive. It is a unique and creative idea, which is helpful to the fandom 8D

Thanks,
pokejungle
 
Sounds very interesting; I'll look more into it when I return home.

EDIT: Okay, so..... I think that a list of sites that are used in this "web" is appropriate, perhaps on the left side of the page? Also, how does one earn they way onto this "web"?

Anyways, here are my suggestions for sites to add, (but I dunno if they're already there, and these are in no particular order.)

- Legendary Pokémon
- Serebii
- TotalPokémon
- PokéBeach
- Dogasu's Backpack
- PokéCharms
- PPN
- Bulbapedia
- Bulbanews
- PokéJungle network (duh)


I can't think of any others because I'm tired.... if I didn't include your site, I'm sorry. ^^


BTW, after reading your blog, I found a lot of edrama that I had really seen in the Pokémon fandom. o.o
 
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DarkCircuit? That's rather old. And my blog is rather synonmous with eDrama in the fandom, so pay little attention to it if you're not into reading that kind of thing =P

Spinarak is a Search Engine AND Network. The Network sites are COMPLETELY different than the ones it searches ^^ I mean, they're included too of course.

The search engine includes most major sites including SPP, PE2K, BMG, TP, PJN, PPN, Smogon, etc etc
 
Ah, I totally forgot PE2K (which is a shame, because I'm a vet there) and Smogon. X_x


Yeah, DarkCircuit. I love reading about drama, but I don't like being involved.... I like being a spectator.

EDIT: Woah, it searches forums too? I just used it to look for Arseus in Serebi's Dex, and I came across numerous PE2K and SPP threads..... X_x Not helpful at all.
 
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Yeah, I saw Google Co-op and I thought *OPPORTUNITY!* If you notice, this project was started back in September, so I'm surprised no one took it in the 6 months I didn't actually work on it.
 
That search engine has so much crap results o.o; Ewwww
 
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