TIM FAULKNER — Startup Search is a directory of (mostly) web startups with tabs for companies, their products, leaders, investors, and partners. The directory pulls together information from Google Maps, Flickr, and news sources on each topic. Other information like a brief history of the company and funding details are extremely useful. The site attempts to rank the companies by web traffic, buzz, and a "total" factor. How these metrics are determined and their accuracy is unclear. The breadth of data and the decision process involved in selecting certain companies also needs improvement. If the site can address these two concerns over time, Startup Search could prove an indispensable tool for bloggers covering the industry. I, personally, could use the assistance and wish them success.