Fynd Developer Blog
Fynd Developer Blog
Fynd Comes Full Circle

Date Posted: September 2025

When we started building Fynd, we used ChatGPT a lot. It helped us write code, fix bugs, and figure out how to make things run faster. It was like having a really smart friend who was always there to help us when we got stuck.

Now something cool has happened. Fynd is being used by ChatGPT to help train and improve its own language models. It’s kind of like everything has come full circle.

But just to be clear, Fynd is not AI. It’s a real search engine. It doesn’t make things up or talk like a human. It just finds real results from the web and shows them clearly and quickly. That’s its job.

Still, it’s pretty amazing to think that something built with help from AI is now helping make that same AI even smarter.

CacheComet CDN

Date Posted: September 2025

We have good news. Fynd now runs on the CacheComet CDN, a network of fast servers that DataPacket built for Fynd and its web hosting customers. Think of CacheComet as many nearby “checkpoints” that hand you files quickly.

Fynd does not need a CDN or extra caches to be fast. It is already quick from our home base in the USA. The CDN helps make that speed consistent for everyone around the world by keeping popular files close to where you are.

With CacheComet, pages and images load faster, searches feel snappier, and the site stays steady even when many people are using it. It also cuts down the distance data has to travel, which reduces hiccups during busy times.

CacheComet was built to fit our systems, so it works smoothly with Fynd and with the DataPacket hosting platform. We’ll keep tuning it as we grow.

Built from Scratch

Date Posted: August 2025

We did something a little different from most search engines, we built everything from scratch.

That means we didn’t copy code or use parts from other websites or open-source projects. Every line of code behind Fynd, the search engine, the way it works, how it looks, and even the code for this blog, was written by us. From the way it crawls the web to how it shows search results, it's all 100% our own work.

Because of that, you might notice that Fynd looks a little more plain or simple than some other search engines, especially the design and layout. That’s on purpose. When you build something from the ground up, it takes time to add all the fancy little features. But it also gives us full control, so we can make sure everything works fast, clean, and without clutter.

We think that’s more important than flashy buttons or distractions.

Fynd is still growing and getting better every day. New features and improvements are coming, but we wanted to start with something honest, original, and fully our own.

Thanks for being part of the journey!

Fynd is Growing Fast - Thank You!

Date Posted: August 2025

We’re excited to share some awesome news about how much Fynd has grown in our first year.

In January, over 41,000 people visited our search engine and viewed more than one million pages. In February, nearly 58,000 visitors checked out over 1.5 million pages. By March, over 54,000 people visited, viewing almost 1.8 million pages.

It’s clear that people are really enjoying Fynd. They’re coming back again and again because they like using our search engine.

We just want to say thank you to everyone who’s been using Fynd and telling others about it. You’re helping us grow, and we couldn’t do it without you.

We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.

Thanks again!

Using an IP Instead of a Domain

Date Posted: August 2025

Some websites are launched using just an IP address, like http://123.45.67.89, instead of a proper domain name like example.com. This might seem faster or easier at first, especially for testing or temporary projects, and Fynd can index some sites by IP. But using only an IP comes with real problems.

Most importantly, if your IP changes in the future, or if you move your site to a domain name, search engines like Fynd will treat it as a brand-new website. Everything we’ve indexed under the old IP is lost, and your search presence starts from zero again.

There are other drawbacks too. You can’t get a valid SSL certificate for an IP, so browsers will show security warnings. Visitors won’t trust or remember a number like they do a name. Also, some services, like CDNs, won’t work without a domain.

Fynd supports IP-based sites, but domains are better for anything long-term. They make your site easier to find, safer to browse, and far more stable in the long run.