Why Googleby？

Our Origin: Lighting a Beacon on the Island of Information Isolation

Hello, and welcome to googleby.com. I am not only the creator of this website but also one of the millions of researchers, just like you, who are navigating the vast ocean of knowledge. The idea for this platform didn’t come from a whim but from a long and profound personal experience—the feeling of helplessness in the face of information barriers and the immense desire for free access to cutting-edge knowledge.

In the research environments of some countries, despite possessing top-tier intellect and relentless effort, researchers often find themselves cut off from the world’s premier academic resources by an invisible wall. Google Scholar, open courses from top universities, pioneering projects on GitHub, the world’s largest code hosting platform… these tools, which should be readily available to researchers, often become distant. Every time a crucial query is reset or an important database becomes inaccessible, it’s not just precious time that is wasted; it’s our research passion and potential for innovation that are eroded.

We know this is not an isolated struggle. Thus, the name “googleby” was born. Its meaning is simple yet carries our most fundamental wish: to have Google by your side. We are grateful to the pioneers on the internet who selflessly share “scientific internet access” tools. Like Prometheus who stole fire, they brought us invaluable light. We hope to be the bearers of this light, building a stable and reliable platform to gather these sparks and share them with every fellow traveler fumbling in the dark.

What We Are: More Than a Tool, An Open Knowledge Hub

At its core, googleby.com is a public welfare tool site for researchers. But what we offer is much more than just a “bridge.” We are committed to building a comprehensive, one-stop ecosystem for research support. Here, we bring together:

• Efficient Network Access Solutions: We select, organize, and share stable and reliable tools and methods, providing detailed tutorials to help you overcome barriers and connect to the global academic network.
• Curated Academic Resource Navigation: We aggregate a vast number of free academic databases, open-access journals, literature download platforms, and online learning resources to save you valuable information retrieval time.
• Cutting-Edge Open-Source Software & Code Libraries: We recommend efficient software, programming libraries, and practical scripts commonly used in research to empower your work with technology.
• A Community of Co-construction and Sharing: We hope that every user can also be a contributor, sharing your unique tools, practical tips, or research insights.

“We firmly believe that the value of knowledge lies in its flow and sharing, not in confinement and monopoly. Every free access, every exchange of information, is a small expansion of the boundaries of human knowledge.”

Our Commitment and Vision: For Longevity and a Pure Mission

We solemnly promise that all core resources on googleby.com will be permanently free and open to all researchers. We deeply understand the significance of this endeavor and are eager to operate it for the long term. However, the costs of servers, bandwidth, and daily maintenance are ongoing. To keep this beacon shining, rather than being a flash in the pan, we sincerely hope to receive support from the community.

If you believe in our mission and googleby.com has genuinely helped you, we kindly ask friends who are able and willing to consider supporting us through cryptocurrency donations. We choose this method out of respect for privacy and an appreciation for cutting-edge technology. We understand that a trust-based funding model cannot have traditional oversight, but we are willing to let our actions be the most transparent ledger. I promise that every donation received will be used 100% for the operation and upgrading of the site—purchasing faster servers, increasing bandwidth, developing more practical features—ultimately giving back to every user.

In the future, we plan to introduce a community co-creation mechanism, allowing contributors to participate in the site’s development decisions. We will also explore more diverse services, such as organizing online academic exchanges and sharing lectures on cutting-edge technology, to make googleby.com a truly vibrant and cohesive home for researchers.

In Closing

Creating googleby.com is an idealistic practice for us. We strongly believe that when trickles of information converge into a river, and when every isolated island of thought is connected to the mainland, the power that erupts will be infinite. We sincerely hope that this small website can clear some obstacles on your path, save you a few precious moments, and truly help those in need.

Thank you for your visit and support. Let’s work together for a more open and free academic environment.