thousands of google hits

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Example:

The web’s rapid growth created a new challenge — how to absorb and process the constantly increasing amount of information. Search engine providers addressed this by transforming themselves into content portals — sites offering pre-selected, ready-made links throughout the Internet — making the information source transparent to the user. These portals are content aggregators. They add value to the existing content by organizing it within an unified framework. They also offer a mechanism for feedback, establishing forums for both provider and user responses.