How Slick Works

1. Crawling the Web

Slick uses a custom-built web crawler to explore the internet and discover content.

• Follows links between pages
• Respects robots.txt directives
• Avoids spammy, malicious, or extremely low-quality sites
• Prioritizes fresh, trustworthy content

Site owners can submit URLs manually using our Search Console, which helps us discover and index their content faster.

2. Indexing Content

Once a page is crawled, Slick extracts the most important parts and adds them to our search index — a searchable database optimized for speed.

We index:

• Page titles and headers
• Main body text
• Metadata (e.g., canonical tags)
• Structured data (schema.org, Open Graph)
• Internal and external links

We ignore:

• Ads, tracking scripts, and third-party widgets
• Cookies, pop-ups, and consent banners

The goal is to keep the index clean, fast, and focused on real content.

3. Processing Queries

When you search, Slick:

• Receives your query and detects the language
• Translates it (if not in English) using our translation engine
• Analyzes the intent and identifies key concepts
• Searches the index for relevant content
• Ranks results based on relevance, quality, and freshness

We aim to show the most useful results at the top, while also providing diverse perspectives and sources.

4. Displaying Results

Slick shows search results in a clear, easy-to-read format:

• Title and URL of each result
• Snippet of the page content
• Site rating (if available)
• Language and region of the content

We may also show related questions, topics, or ads (if applicable) to help you find what you need.

5. Customizing Your Experience

You can customize Slick to better meet your needs:

• Change your default language and region
• Manage your search history and data
• Control ad personalization and tracking
• Enable or disable safe search filters

Visit the settings page to adjust these options and make Slick work best for you.

6. Tools for Power Users

Slick offers advanced tools for users who need more control:

• Search Console: Submit URLs, view analytics, and manage your site presence
• API Access: Integrate Slick search capabilities into your own applications
• Browser Extensions: Enhance your browsing experience with quick search features

Learn more about these tools on our website and how to use them effectively.

7. Respecting Your Rights

We respect your rights and strive to be transparent:

• Right to access, correct, or delete your data
• Right to object to or restrict processing of your data
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

For more information, see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

8. Keeping Your Data Secure

We take data security seriously and implement robust measures:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Strict access controls and authentication measures
• Incident response plan for data breaches

While no system is completely secure, we work hard to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

9. Getting Help and Support

If you need help, Slick offers various support options:

• Help Center: Browse articles and FAQs on common topics
• Contact Support: Reach out to our support team via email or chat
• Community Forum: Connect with other users and share tips

We are here to assist you and ensure you have a great experience with Slick.