Rumor: Taobao to Release Search Engine Etao
Sohu IT, 9/25/10
According to an industry source, Hangzhou-based B2C and C2C e-commerce site Taobao will soon unveil a general search engine service, etao.com, where users can search the web as well as on-deck consumer product information. The site is currently undergoing internal testing, and can already be accessed via the intranet at Taobao's Hangzhou office. A domain name system query reveals that the domain name etao.com is already owned by Taobao. Related personnel at Taobao currently are unable to confirm or deny any of the above.
Keywords: Etao e-commerce Taobao Internet B2C C2C online search