ExpatFinder - A New Online Resource for Expats

I received an email a few weeks back from Sebastien Deschamps, one of creators of Interexpat.com.  (Interexpat.com is an online resource for expats that is still in development.) Sebastian let me know about his newest venture - ExpatFinder - the first search engine designed specifically for expats.

He sent me a copy of the press release about ExpatFinder's launch, which explains better than I could what ExpatFinder is all about, so I've included an excerpt from the release here:

"ExpatFinder.com addresses the increased demand for information and services by relocating professionals and their families. The website acts as a channel to guide expatriates or pre-expatriates about to make the move, to the most relevant information and websites both locally and globally.

Featuring a simple keyword search interface, ExpatFinder provides its users access to the highly detailed and relevant information needed to make informed expatriation and relocation decisions.

“Expatriation is characterized by a need for information on various topics with a different perspective than other average web users. Expats need deeper, more focused information to relocate with ease. With the unveiling of our specialized search engine www.ExpatFinder.com, we are excited to be able to provide expats all over the world with a comprehensive and user-friendly resource, giving access to information search but also very soon additional search for services like local relocation services, international moving, housing and much more,” said co-founder Sébastien Deschamps. 

The global family start-up with offices in Singapore and France, uses the search technology from French company Exalead and Singapore’s Qweki (for the blog search only). “Working with a mature search engine technology provider like Exalead gave us the necessary experience to build a state of the art search solution. Qweki allowed us a greater flexibility with the expat blogging community. “adds Francois Deschamps, co-founder, Interexpat.

In addition to web search, users of ExpatFinder.com can interact and share the experience and lifestyle with other expats by doing a search on blogs, and discussion forums. The Expat Blog search provides an insight on local experiences through the eyes of an expat and further helps to ease the adjustment of expats and expat families to make the relocation a success."

What a fantastic resource! I'll be interested to see how this resource grows....so keep us posted Sebastien! 

YOUR EXPAT SUCCESS TIP: If you are an expat looking for resource to support you, or ways to connect with other expats via blogs and discussion forums, take a few minutes and check out ExpatFinder.

YOUR THOUGHTS? After you have had a chance to visit ExpatFinder, come back and share your thoughts on this new and exciting tool!

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Comments

[Sébastien]

Hi Megan,
Thanks for taking the time to review our new website. As you have pointed out, ExpatFinder is a new and comprehensive resource for international professionals around the world and the HR’s working with them. The search engine is only a month old now and feedback and numbers proves that it is also used by the whole family relocating to support them in a time of transition! We are soon to introduce some new features, and I will personally let you know!
Have a great weekend!
Sebastien in Singapore.

[Mattb4rd]

Hiya Megan,

I found your site via Mike Fruchter's blog. I wasn't sure what an expat was upon visiting, but after staying for a bit I've got a pretty good idea. :)

I love the orange. It reminds me of a dreamsicle ice cream and it matches your profile photo.

Best regards,

Matt