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May212009

Google Search Tips

Here are some tips for getting better results when using Google. Some of these may be obvious, but you may find others useful as well.

  • Use quotes to find an exact phrase: "Your Subject Here"
  • filetype: will help you find specific types: security holes filetype:ppt
  • Exclude words using the Minus Key (-) : MP3 Players -ipods
  • site: & your search term to only get results from a certain site: site:amazon.com nikon
  • Include Words that Google ignores by using the Plus sign (+): The + car

More syntax options to use:

  • daterange:
  • related:
  • inanchor:
  • intext:
  • inurl:
  • intitle:
  • info:

Happy Searching!

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