How Iterative Search Works
Research is iterative by nature. Iterative Search is designed around this reality, not against it.
Start Your Research
Begin with a search query like you normally would. Iterative Search uses your preferred search engines and databases — we’re not replacing them, we’re enhancing them.
Build Your Search Map
As you search and explore results, Iterative Search automatically builds a visual map of your research journey. Every query, every page, every connection is captured.
Flag & Annotate
Found something important? Flag it with one click. Want to remember why? Add a note right on the page. No more bookmarking or copy-pasting to external tools.
Continue Anytime
Close your browser and come back days, weeks, or months later. Your entire research state is preserved — search map, flags, annotations, everything.
Share & Collaborate
Share your complete research with colleagues. They get your search map, flags, annotations, and context — not just a list of bookmarks.
A Real-World Example
Imagine your car starts making a funny noise. You search for the symptoms and discover it could be several things. Over the next few days, you research repair costs, find local mechanics, read reviews, and even start looking at new cars.
Your research branches into comparing features, prices, financing options, and insurance costs. Each search leads to more searches. You have dozens of tabs open, bookmarks scattered everywhere, and you can't remember which mechanic had the best reviews.
With a traditional search engine, you'd lose track of everything. With Iterative Search, your entire research journey is mapped, flagged, and annotated — ready to pick up exactly where you left off.