ChaCha, the real time human-powered search engine which is rapidly growing in popularity, announced today it received $6 million in private funding in 2006.
The funding was led by Bezos Expeditions, the personal investment firm of Jeff Bezos, with additional participation from Rod Canion, founding CEO of Compaq Computer, and Jack Gill, veteran Silicon Valley investor, founder of Vanguard Ventures and current partner at Maven Ventures.
As the first search engine to offer two options for searching — one with a human guide who assists you in real-time via an instant-message chat and the other option providing immediate search results that include instantaneous user-ranked results, ChaCha is standing out in a crowded search engine market.
“At ChaCha, we often give you instant search results that are better than other search engines,” said CEO Scott A. Jones. “But if you’re still stuck and searching for something a little more difficult, we can connect you with a live human guide in real-time who will assist you with your search, for free.
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Ricky J. Fico on Jan 9, 2007 at 10:47 am
As a writer and advocate of “change” in both individualistic and societal endeavors I truly believe that ChaCha, through its human interactions, will help instill in us a more profound sense of “connectedness to the world.”
Also, as a guide, I feel as though I am a librarian to the world –the type of librarian who’d make Benjamin Franklin proud.
Leatrice Weber on Jan 9, 2007 at 2:57 pm
I’m a stay at home mom. I just became a ChaCha guide and am finding it to be a wonderful job. It’s great helping people find the information they need.
Try it. You’ll like it!
Miriam Eisbart on Jan 23, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Hi,
I am interested in becoming a Chacha Guide. I understand that a Master Guide has to to invite me.
Can you please tell me how I go about doing this.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Miriam
Wayne Christopher Uy on Feb 2, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I am a university teacher by profession with a hobby for searching good information on the net. Chacha is a good outlet for me to share what i’ve accumulated over years of research. One problem though, becoming a guide is very difficult obviously to screen out poor guides. Anyway i hope someday some master guide will test me and hopefully invite me, so that these billion neurons of mine can help others. I believe even Google’s server farms doesn’t have common sense.
Tara on Feb 13, 2007 at 7:17 am
I have invites available, email me. Thanks!
Tara on Feb 13, 2007 at 7:24 am
I have invites available, email me. Thanks! tarin99@netzero.net
Delolris Keels on Feb 13, 2007 at 3:57 pm
I need someone to invite me to become a cha cha guide. I signed up approximately 2 months ago,. no word from cha cha yet. I didn’t know that the rules had changed? When I originally signed up I gave my conact information as requested.
Thanks
Tara on Feb 13, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Deloris, if you email me at the previously listed address I can get you started right now.
Ryan L on Mar 1, 2007 at 1:38 pm
I have 8 ChaCha invites to give out to anyone who is serious about getting started. You can work when you want, as long as you want, and from your home. Pay varies but up to $10/hr. If anyone would like an invite email me at: igetmyemailzonline@yahoo.com
Tara on Mar 18, 2007 at 3:07 pm
ChaCha invites are turned off. No one can invite anyone for awhile. I will post back when they are turned back on. Thanks!
DENISE on Jun 20, 2007 at 2:22 pm
I would love to become a Cha Cha guide. I have a vast amount of experience in searching the net and I know this would be a job I am both experienced in and excited about doing. If there is anyone who is able to give me more information on how to get in please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you
Denise
Denisepmartin@aol.com
Kristy Earl on Jul 9, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hi, I don’t know if you still have any invites left but I am extremely interested in becoming a Cha Cha Guide. I was actually in the middle of becoming a Cha Cha text guide, but this sounds even better!! The reason I want this job opportunity is that I love to search the internet and look for random things. In my computer class we would have contests about who could find the most interesting things on the internet. Plus I love trivia and know quite a few things about Pop Culture, Sports and the World in general. Anyways, I’m starting to sound like I’m in an interview. Sorry. But yes I would love to be a guide, and if anyone has any invites I really won’t let you down. I’m a great worker….I just need that Golden Ticket. Thanks.
Kristy Earl on Jul 9, 2008 at 6:45 pm
oh and my email is kristyearl@gmail.com…thanks!
Scorpion™ on Jul 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I have many invites left with me. Kindly send me an email to kaushal_km1988@yahoo.com for more details. I can also give you free tips on cracking the test.
Note: Applicants must be 18 or above
Should be a US citizen
Should have a valid SSN for payment purposes.
Maggie on Aug 20, 2008 at 7:29 am
Hello everyone! I have some invites left as well for ChaCha! Email if you are interested: mascheman1@yahoo.com. It is a really fun job and I am always learning something new everyday. I would gladly help you along the way to get thru your tests or any questions you might have. :)
Kelly on Oct 1, 2008 at 3:38 am
Thanks a lot Scorpion™. Your information & tips very very valuable. I am a SMS guide now. Thanks very much!
Rich on Oct 26, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Want to become a Cha Cha guide? With my referral you have a better chance to get in! Just enter yitz1190@gmail.com into the guide referral box. Apply here at: http://becomeaguide.chacha.com/
John on Oct 28, 2008 at 4:40 am
I just started as a guide last month so I still have all of my invites available for anyone who is interested. Just put jbeaumont_us@hotmail.com in the referal space.
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