As Remember,
Better Searches gives Better results
Using these searching tricks you will be able to take most out of this incredible search engine.
1. Searching Exacts Phrase:
Enclosing your Search item or Keywords within quotes and Google will search for the exact phrases that matches your keywords.
Case :
We want to search Online classes or training for Engineering students. It can be of any type either classes or training but search results should contain “Engineering”.
Syntax :
“[Main keyword]” [Other keyword]
Example :
2. Exclude a Word from Search results :
Typing what you want to search in google and then excluding a word using the minus or hyphen sign (-) excludes that word from the search results.
Case :
We want to search list of engineering exams excluding JEE exams.
Syntax :
[Main keyword] -[Excluded Keyword]
Example :
Try searching engineering exams only, You will JEE at the top but after using the excluding trick, Your search result will not contain JEE.
3. Define a Phrase :
Typing a phrase or a word in front of define: will show you all the links providing you the definition of that word or phrase
Case :
We want to search definition of music but when I type music then it gives me the latest musics.
Syntax :
Define:[Main keyword]
Example :
4. Specify the Site to Google :
To search only in a particular website using the site: Syntax will help you to search your required keyword more efficiently and in the site you want.
Case :
I want to search about global warming in the site nytimes.com.
Syntax :
[Main keyword] site:[Website name]
Example :
5. Search for Similar Words :
If you search any word starting with a ~ sign before that keyword will find you all the synonyms and similar words related to your Keywords.
Case :
We want to Search for Latest Marketing Strategies but the search result can also contain any synonyms of strategies like tips or best ways.
Syntax :
6. Using Google Wild Card :
Do you sometime forgets some words? Then use the Google's Wild card syntax (*) to fill the missing words. This rule works for books tittles, Song lyrics and much more places.
Case :
I want to search for the nursery Rhyme Jack and Jill but I forget some words.
Syntax :
[Keyword 1] * [Keyword 2]
Example :
7. Use Google as calculator :
Google can also be used as calculator to perform simple to very hard and complex problems as well. Google can perform calculation of trigonometry to the problems related to logarithm.
Case :
We wan to calculate 54 times 55 or say the answer when 55 is multiplied by 54.
Syntax :
[number] [operator] [number]
Example :
8. Syntax for multiple words :
Search in google for multiple words at a time using this simple syntax.
Case :
Want to search for vacation either in London or in Paris.
Syntax :
[Main Keyword] [Keyword 1] OR [Keyword 2]
Example :
9. Search Web Pages to particular websites :
Using this Google syntax we can find the link of web pages that links to a particular website.
Case :
We want to get all the links of pages that link to nytimes.com
Syntax :
link:[Main keyword]
Example :
10. Using Google for Typical Unit Conversions :
Google search bar can also be used to perform conversions like cm into foot, Kg in tons or into pounds and many other conversion like between different currencies.
Case :
We want to convert 1 Indian Rupee into Pakistani Rupee.
Syntax :
[value with unit] into [like unit]
Example :
11. Google search in site title :
The search result will only be processed for title text only. Google will show the result which have the title exact to your Keyword.
Case :
We want to search for the best restaurants in Canada.
Syntax :
allintitle:[Main keyword]
Example :
12. Search in google for a Particular File Type :
Search for result that contains particular file type such as PDF, JPEG, PowerPoint etc.
Case:
I want a PPT on bike racing.
Syntax:
[Keyword] filetype:[File extension]
Example:
13. Stopwatch :
Use Google as Stopwatch if you don' t have it at that moment. Just type stopwatch
14. Translate words :
Use google to translate between different languages, Just type translate and then write a word in the language you know followed by the language you want to know.
Case:
I want to know “Hello” in hindi.
Syntax:
translate [keyword] to [language]
Example:
15. Weather info:
Search the Weather forecast of any place.
Case:
I want to know the temperature of Saharanpur having pin code 247001.
Syntax:
Weather [pin code]
or
Weather [Saharanpur]
Example:
16. Get result related to a keyword :
Search result that relates to a particular website or keyword.
Case:
I want to get related results on amazon.in
Syntax:
Related:[Website's URl]
Example:
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Almost everyone knows how to use Google but not everyone is aware of these Google search tricks that will make every one of you reading this post like a Google search ninja. These Google search tricks will also help you to use Google to its full potential and get search Results which are more precise.
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