The internet is big, really, really big. And it keeps growing bigger every day. If you want to search it effectively you’re going to need to develop a couple of tricks to help you narrow the search. Here’s a few real easy ones to integrate into your next search:
Using +, - and “ “ (quotes)
Lets say you were looking up apples on Google.com. If you just type in “apples” you get 22 million returns. A few more sites than you can check in an afternoon so lets narrow the search down. Let's say that what you're really interested in is green apples. To see all the apple websites that also have the word “green” on them type this: |
PRACTICE ACTIVITY: Try using +, - and “ “ to narrow a search on the internet. This technique will work in most search engines, not just Google. Give it a try today!
TO KEEP ON LEARNING: Looking for more ways to improve your online search techniques? Try looking on the internet for:
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