Web search portals are defined as establishments operating web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format.
They are classified in ISIC class 7240 (Database activities) and CPC subclass 84300 (On-line information provision services).
It should be noted thatwWeb search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.