Just as we locate a phone number by using a telephone directory, a user may find locations of interest on the Internet by first gaining access to what are known as search sites.
Nii nagu me leiame telefoninumbri telefoniraamatust, võib kasutajagi leida teda huvitavad asukohad Internetis, kui võtab esmalt ühendust nn. otsinguserveriga.