we can make search more efficient by learning some basic knowledge of symbols.
Some of Symbols are:
Use Of '+' Symbol :
Examples :
Search: reviews of +iPhone and iPod
This will show results containing the word reviews or iPod but the search results will defiantly consist of iPhone
Use Of '-' symbol :
Using '-' sign before any word will ensure that particular word will not be included in the search results !
Use Of '~' sign :
Using '~' before any word will return the results also containing the synonyms of the word !
Define a word :
To get the definition of a word just use :
Write the following in google search engine.
For Eg : Search: define:Computer
This will return you results which define 'Computer'.
Find Pages similar to a page :
To find a page similar i.e. consisting of same type of content, use the following syntax :
Search: related:http://dotcomshare.blogspot.in/
Search for exact phrase :
To search a set of words exactly together i.e.
For Example :
Search: "contact us"
This will return the results containing both contact and us together !
Using the wild card '*' :
The * sign can be used in places where the whole word is not known.
For Example:
Search: friend*
This will return the results containing friend , friends , friendship.
Search for exact phrase :
To search a set of words exactly together i.e.
For Example :
Search: "about us"
This will return the results containing both about and us together !
Using the '?' sign :
This is used when the full spelling of the word is not known.
For Example:
Search: anti??s
This will result that in the results in which any alphabet can take the place of '?' sign.
Use of boolean operators :
The boolean operators like AND,OR,NOT can be used in search box to connect the words !
The search engine understands them as what they mean but the must be in capital letters !
For Example :
Search: antivirus OR idm
This will return the results containing either antivirus or idm.
Search a particular site :
Write the following code in google search engine.
For Example
Search: site:http://dotcomshare.blogspot.in/ antivirus
This search antivirus in dotcomshare blog only.
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Some of Symbols are:
Use Of '+' Symbol :
Examples :
Search: reviews of +iPhone and iPod
This will show results containing the word reviews or iPod but the search results will defiantly consist of iPhone
Use Of '-' symbol :
Using '-' sign before any word will ensure that particular word will not be included in the search results !
Use Of '~' sign :
Using '~' before any word will return the results also containing the synonyms of the word !
Define a word :
To get the definition of a word just use :
Write the following in google search engine.
For Eg : Search: define:Computer
This will return you results which define 'Computer'.
Find Pages similar to a page :
To find a page similar i.e. consisting of same type of content, use the following syntax :
Search: related:http://dotcomshare.blogspot.in/
Search for exact phrase :
To search a set of words exactly together i.e.
For Example :
Search: "contact us"
This will return the results containing both contact and us together !
Using the wild card '*' :
The * sign can be used in places where the whole word is not known.
For Example:
Search: friend*
This will return the results containing friend , friends , friendship.
Search for exact phrase :
To search a set of words exactly together i.e.
For Example :
Search: "about us"
This will return the results containing both about and us together !
Using the '?' sign :
This is used when the full spelling of the word is not known.
For Example:
Search: anti??s
This will result that in the results in which any alphabet can take the place of '?' sign.
Use of boolean operators :
The boolean operators like AND,OR,NOT can be used in search box to connect the words !
The search engine understands them as what they mean but the must be in capital letters !
For Example :
Search: antivirus OR idm
This will return the results containing either antivirus or idm.
Search a particular site :
Write the following code in google search engine.
For Example
Search: site:http://dotcomshare.blogspot.in/ antivirus
This search antivirus in dotcomshare blog only.
If like this post follow us, share it.
Thanks
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