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RE: Idea for Steemit.com: Replace Google as Site Search Provider To Increase Privacy & Integrity of Search Results
I have never successfully implemented a dedicated search engine, so my knowledge on the subject is very limited. The last time I looked into search solutions it was a difficult problem to solve. For example, the Reddit search feature has been less than optimal in the past. Many users would go to their search engine of choice and use "site:reddit.com" to search for content.
How successful do you think a dedicated search solution would be given the current resources available to Steemit?
Greetings! I don't know the exact level of resources available to Steemit, but given that ned's and the steemit account bot hold many millions of dollars worth of currency - it is safe to say that enough is available to build a reliable, dedicated solution.
My only experience has been using Solr, along with custom written code to integrate it into the Elgg Social Networking Framework I use for my own social network. The main task involved is to define how Solr will index the site and to test it all to make sure it works correctly. There is an indexing engine that does all the hard work, so that needs to be health checked as any server service does. Additional UI changes would be needed for Steemit.com too - but nothing challenging.
Overall, I'd say it is a relatively simple challenge when compared to some of the complex challenges that have already been overcome in the development of Steem.
In terms of success, it should be absolutely fine as far as I am aware.