Ask España: Out of Beta and Into the

Just 8 months into its vertiginous transoceanic existence, Ask España is out of beta and has brought a unique and differentiated search experience to Spanish Internet users. Check it out at www.ask.es.

Announced in press conference in Madrid, the site offers a wide variety of features to help searchers find what they are looking for faster: solid Spanish language and Spain specific search options; Binoculars to preview results; the possibility of storing and sharing web pages and images through MiAsk; related search for suggestions to refine queries; News, Local, Product and Download channels in partnership with leading providers; Bloglines Notifier; and the just released toolbar: Barra Ask.

In addition, the Ask España search box will be present in some of the most significant Spanish media thanks to recent agreements with Zeta and Godó groups and ¡Hola! The Barra Ask is also available for download in www.softonic.com, the most popular download portal in Spanish language, as well as Terra's download area.

The feedback on both printed and online media has been very positive so far (brush up your high school Spanish and take a look at our Press section on www.ask.es or check PCWorld, ABC or Expansion to get an idea) and, with today's marketing launch, should give one last push to a search engine that has no equivalent in Spain.

Thanks to everyone who tested the beta site and provided feedback to help us deliver the best possible product for our formal launch.

Caption: Part of the mural created by Nano 4814 for Ask España. The piece is now on exhibition at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. The proceeds from its eBay auction will be donated to Fundación Chadra, the charity working to help get people online.

Jaime Sunen
Ask España