Yep.com
The search engine that shares ad revenue with creators.
Overview
Yep.com is a web search engine from the team behind Ahrefs, a popular SEO toolset. Its primary mission is to create a more equitable system by sharing 90% of its advertising revenue directly with content creators. Technologically, it aims to provide relevant search results powered by its own web crawler and index, focusing on quality content and a good user experience.
✨ Key Features
- 90/10 revenue share model with content creators
- Own web crawler (AhrefsBot) and index
- Focus on user privacy
- AI-powered search results and answers (in development)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique 90/10 revenue share business model
- Leverages Ahrefs' extensive web crawling infrastructure
- Creator-first philosophy
Unique Value: Provides quality search results while supporting a sustainable and fair model for content creation on the web.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Daily alternative to Google or Bing for general queries
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Enterprise internal search
- Deeply technical or specialized search
🏆 Alternatives
Its primary differentiator is its business model, not necessarily its search technology at this stage. It offers an independent index like Brave Search but with a focus on creator revenue, not just privacy.
💻 Platforms
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💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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