The Top Five Internet Search Tips You Should Know
Here is a quick list of the top five internet search tips you should know for 2017:
TIP #1: Use quotes to find a particular expression
Using quotes with your search keyword or phrase will return an index of pages that contain the exact keyword or phrase.
EXAMPLE: “where to buy red wine”
TIP #2: Use the asterisk wildcard character
Using the asterisk wildcard character with your search keyword or phrase will return an index of pages closely matching your search.
EXAMPLE: red wine*
TIP #3: Use specificity in your search phrase
Using specificity in your search phrase helps to return an index of pages more closely matching what you are searching for.
EXAMPLE: purchase red wine in Greenwich CT
TIP #4: Use keywords to find words within a URL
Using the inurl command from Google, you can search for websites that contain the search phrase in the URL.
EXAMPLE: inurl:redwine
TIP #5: Use Google to search within a specific website
Using Google’s site: command, you can search for pages within specific websites matching your keyword or phrase.
EXAMPLE: site:winemag.com merlot
The above tips will work with Google and Bing, with the exception of tip 4, which is Google specific.