Method and system for improving a text search

A method for improving a text search comprising the steps of:

• (a) identifying at least one candidate document from a first plurality of documents obtained via a text search query;
• (b) locating a second plurality of documents that are related to the at least one candidate document;
• and
• (c) providing a third plurality of documents, each of the third plurality of documents being provided based upon the at least one candidate document and the number of relationships it has with the first, second, and third plurality of documents.

A method for improving a text search comprising the steps of:

• (a) selecting a location within an information area;
• (b) finding a plurality of members related to the location;
• and
• (c) providing a search query on the plurality of members to determine which of the plurality of members satisfy the query.

A system for improving a text search comprising:

• means for identifying at least one candidate document from a first plurality of documents obtained via a text search query;
• means for locating a second plurality of documents that are related to the at least one candidate document;
• and
• means for providing a third plurality of documents, each of the third plurality of documents being provided based upon the at least one candidate document and the number of relationships it has with the first, second, and third plurality of documents.

A system for improving a text search comprising:

• means for selecting a location within an information area;
• means for finding a plurality of members related to the location;
• and
• means for providing a search query on the plurality of members to determine which of the plurality of members satisfy the query.

A computer readable medium containing program instructions for improving a text search comprising:

• (a) identifying at least one candidate document from a first plurality of documents obtained via a text search query;
• (b) locating a second plurality of documents-that are related to the at least one candidate document;
• and
• (c) providing a third plurality of documents, each of the third plurality of documents being provided based upon the at least one candidate document and the number of relationships it has with the first, second, and third plurality of documents.

A computer readable medium containing program instructions for improving a text search comprising:

• (a) selecting a location within an information area;
• (b) finding a plurality of members related to the location;
• and
• (c) providing a search query on the plurality of members to determine which of the plurality of members satisfy the query.