How to Use the Website Search Engine
Learn how to discover and analyze websites by homepage content, outbound social media links, or specific meta tag usage with DigitalStakeout's Website Search Engine.
How to Use the Website Search Engine
DigitalStakeout’s Website Search Engine (formerly “Frontpage”) helps analysts identify websites that match specific homepage content, contain outbound social media links, or include targeted meta tags. This tool is widely used in open-source intelligence (OSINT), cybersecurity investigations, and competitor benchmarking.
What You Can Search
You can run targeted queries using the following criteria:
🔍 Homepage Keyword Search
- Input phrases or terms found in homepage body text
- Example:
underground forum,security breach
🔗 Social Media Profile Search
- Discover websites linking to specific social media accounts
- Example:
https://x.com/targethandle,https://facebook.com/fakebrand
🏷️ Meta Tag Search
- Find websites using specific
<meta>attributes, including:description,keywords,author- Custom tags (e.g.
generator,viewport, etc.)
Using the Tool
1. Access the Tool
Go to the Website Search Engine module from the main console.
2. Choose Query Type
Decide whether you're searching:
- Keywords on homepage
- A linked social media URL
- Meta tag structure or value
3. Run Your Search
Submit your query to generate matching results from DigitalStakeout’s indexed web content.
Understanding Results
Each result includes:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Website URL | Direct link to the discovered site |
| Matched Text | Snippet showing the keyword or meta tag in context |
| Detected Links | Any social media URLs found on the homepage |
| Metadata | Detected meta tag values (e.g., title, description) |
You can sort, export, or monitor selected results depending on your account tier.
Practical Use Cases
| Use Case | Goal |
|---|---|
| OSINT Profiling | Identify sites linking to a target’s social handles |
| Phishing Detection | Spot spoofed brands using fake homepage text |
| Brand Monitoring | Monitor emerging sites referencing your brand or domain |
| SEO Analysis | Track usage of competitive meta keywords |
| Campaign Validation | Confirm which websites embed your assets or tags |
Tips for Effective Searching
- Enclose exact phrases in quotes:
"bitcoin mixer" - Use full social URLs when possible for better precision
- Combine keyword and tag searches for tighter results
- Watch for patterns in meta tag reuse (e.g., same CMS or content farm)
Want to learn about coverage, feature comparisons, or pricing?
Visit the Website Search Engine product page on our main site.
Updated 2 days ago