Computer software for managing portals used with workgroups and departments; computer search engine software; computer software for use in database management that may be downloaded through a local area network, a wide area network, and the global computer network; computer software for sharing and managing information over a computer network; computer software for accessing information directories that may be downloaded from computer networks; computer software to automate data warehousing; database management software for workgroups and departments; computer software for searching and retrieving information, sites, and other resources on computer networks; computer software used to access a directory of information, sites, and resources available on computer networks; computer software for providing multiple-user access to computer networks; and computer software for use in creating and designing web sites