Sunday, November 11, 2012

Google search tips and tricks

Each and everyone using google search for their various needs, but most of them getting a wild result while searching with their keywords. Have you thought why it's like that?. The reason is, most of us don't  know how to search in google for better and more accurate results. This post says how you can improve your search results using certain simple tricks in googling. Using some simple terms along with your search query will make your search result much useful for you.

1) Make your terms simple

Keep your search keywords as simple as possible.
For eg: If you are searching for some specific products in a specific location, you can search with the product name followed by the location you are looking. 

2) Use  web friendly words

Search engines provides output by matching the search terms provided by the user, So a web friendly query can make better outputs from the search engine.
For eg: you can simply replace the serach term "kid of a cat" with a "kitten".

3) Search your stuff in specific website

You can target a specific website for your need using a simple expression along with the search query.
For eg: Suppose you are looking for available data about "sunset" in a website named "www.example.com", then you can write a query like this "sunset site: example.com".

4) Search by a file type

If you are looking for some files like PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT etc.. You can filter your search to list those links having that specific type of file.
For eg: If you want doc files related to "ecological survey", search google with the term "ecological survey filetype: doc".

5) Track your shipment

Track your consignment status by simply typing the tracking code directly to the google search.

6) Get mathematical calculations done easier

Type any of your mathematical equations into the google search box, you will get the result in seconds.

7) Find location using PIN Code

If you have a pin code, but don't know the location. Don't worry, just type the pin code directly into the search box, you will get the exact details.

8) Get flight schedules and timing

Get the schedule of your flight by simply searching in google.
For eg: If you want to know the details of a flight from chennai to bengaluru, just type "flight from chennai to bengaluru" in the search box.
For timing, just enter the flight name like "Air India 466" and search.

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