Shortcuts to Search Like An Expert
All of us need help when it comes to Google Search. Lots of results can be unhelpful if the result is not what you were looking for.
The key to drawing closer to technological perfection in Google Search is here. These tips are very helpful and easy to use. We will provide ten this month and ten next. These are taken from an extensive Hubspot list of 31 tips. Can’t wait? Click on the link.
While the explanation is brief, the Google Search experience is rich. You’ll learn best by simply giving it a try.
| Explicit Phrase |
| Example Search: “greenhorn bandits” |
| Example Search: “wiki platform” |
| Exclude Words |
| Example Search: greenhorn bandits -FBI |
| Example Search: wiki -platform |
| This OR That |
| Example Search: greenhorn OR bandits |
| Example Search: wikipedia OR google |
| Words in the Text |
| Example Search: allintext: green horn bandits FBI |
| Example Search: allintext: google quantum computer |
| Words in the Text + Title, URL etc. |
| Example Search: neil diamond intext:red sox |
| Example Search: neil diamond intext:Super Bowl |
| Words in the Title |
| Example Search: allintitle:neil diamond sweet caroline |
| Example Search: allintitle:neil diamond star spangled banner |
| Words in the Title + Text, URL, etc. |
| Example Search: flu shot intitle:advice Gwyneth Paltrow |
| Example Search: flu shot intitle:value |
| Words in the URL |
| Example Search: allinurl:Dangerous Bond |
| Example Search: allinurl:Dangerous Bond, -James |
| How to Search Within a Website |
| Example Search: site:www.unionbank.com “small business” |
| Example Search: www.bankofamerica.com “small business” |
| Related Search |
| Example Search: related:www.allianttechnology.com |
| Example Search: related:wikipedia.org |
