Introduction to the deep web
The deep web refers to parts of the Internet that are not accessible through search engines like Google. This can refer to non-indexed pages, fee-for-service sites, private databases, and the dark web.
Understanding The Deep Web
- Also known as hidden or invisible web, the deep web is different from the surface web, where contents can be accessed through search engines. Most experts believe that the deep web is much larger than the surface web. Many web pages are being created or do not have links from other sites. Without links from earlier indexed sites, the search engines cannot find them. That is why obtaining links from other pages is a fundamental principle of search engine optimization.
- Fee-for-service sites are another significant source of deep web content. Although fee-for-service sites, like Netflix, are visible on the web, most of their content is not. Customers need to pay a fee, create a user id, and set up a password to get most of the material contributed by these sites. Only those willing and able to pay the fees for these sites can get access to the content. This restriction of information to paying customers goes against the equal spirit of the early Internet. While access to movies might seem insignificant, serious research tools like JSTOR and Statista also require fees.
Who Benefits From The Deep Web?
A wide range of people benefit from the Deep Web’s ability to allow anonymous use and communication. Listed here are individuals or groups who have benefitted from the Deep Web in the past and continue to benefit from its presence today.
- Journalists and Whistleblowers
- Residents of Oppressive Political Regimes
- Political Protesters
- Anti-Censorship Advocacy Groups
What Can I Find On The Deep Web?
The hidden world of the Deep Web holds a plethora of data, information, and a stock of possibilities, including the following: - The internal sites of major businesses, associations, and trade organizations - The school and university intranet systems - Access to online databases - Password-protected sites with members-only access - Timed access pages like those found on online test-taking sites - Paywall enshrouded pages - Bypassing paywalls for blocked digital content - An individual’s account for social media, email, banking, etc
Today, countless internet users try to get into the Deep Web. Some are searching for something that can’t be sourced on the regular Internet; others are merely curious.
