PHP 'Search In Progress' Page

I have a php script which searches other websites. It does this by retrieveing the page(s) from the selected websites (using sockets), extracting the required information from such pages and then presenting them in a formatted way to match my website. The problem I have is that if several websites are to be searched, the script can take quite a few seconds to load. I therefore require a page to show directly after the user submits which states "Your Search Is In Progress". Once the search has completed and all data retreived the user will then be forwarded to the results. There are 2 problems which need to be addressed: 1) How to speed up the retrieval of pages AND how to ensure that each retrival takes no more than X seconds (if longer the retirval should be stopped) 2) How to show a Search In Progress page to the user and determine when to forward them to the results. I am looking for a fast resolution to this problem. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform php