Added Image search to the Xweb Specific Google search engine

[JimD]

I was looking at the Xweb GSE today because the Xweb logo was no longer appearing. I got the logo issue sorted out and noticed there was an option to add an "image search" feature. I added the feature, but it isn't a typical "image search" where you input an image and it returns any similar image. This option returns a list of Xweb images related to your search term. It is kind of cool as a way to search for a picture you can recall seeing, but can't remember which thread it was in.

If you want to give it a try, enter "brakes" into the search box. When the results come up, you will notice that there are now two tab choices at the top of the results list: Web and Image. Web displays the usual list of related threads by default, then click on "Image" and be amazed.

Another recent change with the new version of the software Mark installed is the "Featured Content" box on the Forum view. I added the BOX and the GSE links as Featured Content to make them easier to find.

 

[Dr.Jeff]

Thank you Jim, that "image" feature should be very useful!

And I hadn't noticed the new "Featured Content" option, thanks for pointing that out. Aside from the two items you added, what sorts of things would be appropriate for that section?

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say Jim (and the other moderators, administrators) are doing an amazing job for us. The wonderful Xweb experience would not be the same without your tremendous efforts. It is a time consuming job and at times it comes with plenty of aggravation. All generously volunteered. Thank you!

 

[JimD]

Thank you Jim, that "image" feature should be very useful!

And I hadn't noticed the new "Featured Content" option, thanks for pointing that out. Aside from the two items you added, what sorts of things would be appropriate for that section?

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say Jim (and the other moderators, administrators) are doing an amazing job for us. The wonderful Xweb experience would not be the same without your tremendous efforts. It is a time consuming job and at times it comes with plenty of aggravation. All generously volunteered. Thank you!

I really don't have plans to add more threads to the featured section. It just seemed like a good "main page" location for the links to those two tools. Hopefully, this will make more people will be aware of those tools. I find the Xweb GSE to be a much better search engine than the built in XenForo search.