When Do The Research was first conceptualized in 1998, it was called Online Research Enterprise (O.R.E.) and the site's purpose was to do the research for people who were overwhelmed by the amount of information becoming available online and new technologies. The idea was to "mine" readily available online information in order to help people. (Get it? O.R.E., mine, gold-themed site?) Later, the site became research4you.com and, eventually, Do The Research.

With time, many of the online information searches that DoTheResearch custom research services were designed to help with became unnecessary. Web programming advanced and excellent sites were developed to fill voids and meet important information needs. (If we'd only invested more in some of the ideas we had while doing research!)

The popular travel and fun sections (which both started as support for the "relax" in the motto "Relax, we'll do the research for you.") continued to attract countless visitors. The site grew as ideas about how to support the site's mission, "helping you find the information you need", came to light, and several new sections were added. The site took on a hodgepodge feel, losing some of its focus.

Yes, Do The Research still offers custom online research services--but we are more likely to refer you to a site that provides quick and automated information related to the research topic. That's how many of our site sections came into existence.

In April, 2005, Do The Research took on a new vision--sort of. An updated theme that reflected the site was published on the new site news blog, "Do The Research offers free resources to help you find the information you need and the activities you enjoy." It still maintains a hodgepodge feel and some of the pages still have looks representing the history of the site.

For more detailed information about the site, which is being updated and revised constantly, please visit the site news blog. You'll find discussions of the topics mentioned above and much more. Afterwards, please send ideas, suggestions, questions, and feedback to email@DoTheResearch.com.