lycos.com operates primarily as a multi-purpose portal, focusing on web portal and search engine. Lycos is an internet search engine and web portal established in 1994. It provides various services including search, email, news, and web hosting, though its prominence has decreased since the early internet era. It is operated by Lycos, Inc., a subsidiary of Brightcom Group.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into search engines, email services, and content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
internet portalsearch engineemailweb servicesearly internet
Well Established
lycos.com is a well-established platform operated by Lycos, Inc.. Top 10,000 global website, 30 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website30 years oldhigh traffic
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{
"domain": "lycos.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "medium",
"category": {
"purpose": "multi_purpose_portal",
"specialization": "Web Portal and Search Engine",
"secondary_purposes": [
"search_engine",
"email_service",
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Long-standing internet portal offering search, email, and content",
"summary": "Lycos is an internet search engine and web portal established in 1994. It provides various services including search, email, news, and web hosting, though its prominence has decreased since the early internet era.",
"operator": "Lycos, Inc.",
"parent_entity": "Brightcom Group",
"topics": [
"internet portal",
"search engine",
"email",
"web services",
"early internet"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1995-04-13",
"rank": 3885,
"hosting_provider": "LYCOS"
}
}