TikTok as a search engine

You’d think taking on a giant like Google in the quest for a better search engine is crazy. Yet, plenty... [Product Hunt]( [Read in browser]( [This newsletter is brought to you by]( [Taking on Google for search supremacy?]( You’d think taking on a giant like Google in the quest for a better search engine is crazy. Yet, plenty of ambitious start-ups are doing it anyway. [Neeva]( and [DuckDuckGo](, for instance, tackle the issue of privacy, while [Ecosia]( donates 80% of its profits to planting trees. What’s more interesting is how search has evolved over time. Ten years ago you’d get most of your answers from Google or Bing. Given the insane amounts of content being produced now, we’re not surprised to see people resort to TikTok and other creator platforms to get their questions answered. According to [Insider]( and Google’s Knowledge & Information team, “nearly half of Gen Z is using TikTok and Instagram for search instead of Google” when looking for a spot to eat. Mark Zuckerberg also [announced today]( Instagram is introducing a searchable map to make it easier to find popular locations. VC firm a16z’s Future [adds]( an interesting point into the mix, arguing that “the opportunity in search is not to attack Google head-on with a massive, one-size-fits-all horizontal aggregator, but instead to build boutique search engines that index, curate, and organize things in new ways.” That’s what the [You.com]( team is doing with [YouCode](. Founded by two former AI scientists at Salesforce, this new launch is a spin-off from its core search engine. YouCode is aimed at developers and makes it easier to discover, copy, generate code snippets, and answer coding questions. Naturally, there’s an AI element to it, too. YouCode can generate code with Code Complete, an AI-powered coding tool that writes code using a neural network language model – think [Smart Compose]( in Gmail. What’s your take? Is Google fine as is or does search need disruption? [Code for me]( CAT NIPS - Are data platforms the new backend? We're working with Snowflake, Rudderstack, Anectdotes, and Supergrain to find out. [Drop us your questions](. - Stuck on what to write on that button? [Call to Action Examples]( is a curated list of call-to-action phrases for different goals. - [Trunk Merge]( orchestrates merging pull requests to maintain a repository of code that always passes tests. It tests your PR against other submitted PRs and only merges PRs that pass the extra testing. - [BeTimeful 2.0]( removes distracting elements from your social media feeds. How To Why your intro requests aren’t working (and how to fix it) Level up your fundraise game with a strong intro request [Read more (3min read)]( Sponsored By Pack your bags for summer camp! ⛺️ Solana is the world’s most performant and efficient blockchain, built to onboard billions of users into crypto. Solana’s high speeds and low fees mean that it’s become the blockchain of choice for Payments, Gaming, Decentralized Finance, NFTs, DAOs, and more. Solana’s Summer Camp Hackathon is the perfect opportunity to start your crypto journey. Participants will be judged by hackathon partners from Stripe and several leading crypto companies, with up to $5 million in prizes and seed funding. [Register today]( Wednesday, 20 July 2022 Yesterday's Top Products [Supernormal 1.0]( [The most effective video companion for work]( [▲ 508+]( [50 Hacks]( [Top productivity tips chosen by the internet, and you]( [▲ 419+]( [tranch]( [B2B buy now, pay later for software and services]( [▲ 425+]( [Upstack]( [Find your dream developer in days]( [▲ 8+](  [Promoted]( [Trunk Merge]( [Never break your build again]( [▲ 304+]( [TAM Calculator by Clearbit]( [Understand your market and audience potential, for free]( [▲ 279+]( [CSS Scan 3.0]( [The fastest and easiest way to check, copy and edit CSS]( [▲ 286+]( [YouCode]( [The search engine that codes for you by You.com]( [▲ 220+]( [Payload CMS]( [The best TypeScript CMS developer experience there is]( [▲ 204+]( [Limewire]( [Explore, collect and trade unique digital collectibles]( [▲ 113+]( [Hugo]( [Tool for freelancers, produce brilliant work without hassle]( [▲ 107+]( [Discover many more]( ZEN POSTURE The [Walden Meditation Bench]( is designed with two monolithic shapes made from White Ash that come together at their apex. “The wide seat creates a comfortable base and the subtle angle tilts your hips forward enough erecting your spine for better posture,” the makers share. [Take a seat]( [Tell us how we're doing]( [We're working on improving Product Hunt every day and we want to hear from you. What do you love? How could we do better? All feedback is helpful.]( [Speak your mind]( We send this email daily. Feel free to update your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from these emails at any time. [Advertise](, [Twitter](, [Facebook](, [Stories](