{"id":3545,"date":"2023-06-06T13:59:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techrobin.com\/?p=2463"},"modified":"2023-06-06T13:59:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:59:33","slug":"how-to-search-google-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/example.ng\/technology\/how-to-search-google-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Search Google Like a Pro &#8211; 6 Tips On How To Search a Google Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dcr-1djovmt\" data-gu-name=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"dcr-14emo0l\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1msbrj1\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1kwg2vo\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How To Search Google Like a Pro &#8211; 6 Tips On How To Search a Google Like a Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although Google is widely recognized as a powerful search engine, there are instances where it may not provide the specific information you are looking for. To help improve your search experience and obtain relevant results more quickly, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dcr-ch7w1w\" data-gu-name=\"body\">\n<div class=\"dcr-nu6yth\">\n<div id=\"maincontent\" class=\"dcr-1ncmr12\">\n<div class=\"article-body-commercial-selector article-body-viewer-selector  dcr-1r94quw\">\n<h3 id=\"1-exact-phrase\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. use quotation mark<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\nDistinguishing between a general search and a specific search can significantly affect the results you obtain. When you search without being specific, <a href=\"http:\/\/techrobin.com\/google-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google <\/a>may provide feedback that is not entirely accurate. However, by employing quotation marks, you can make your search more precise.<br \/>\nFor instance, you want to search for information about the iPhone brand. If you enter the term &#8220;iPhone brand&#8221; without quotation marks, you might receive various results that may not directly relate to the specific brand.<br \/>\nHowever, by including quotation marks and searching for &#8220;iPhone brand,&#8221; you indicate to Google that you are looking for that specific phrase. This increases the likelihood of obtaining the exact information you desire, specifically about the iPhone brand.<br \/>\nBy utilizing quotation marks in your searches, you can refine and specify your <a href=\"http:\/\/techrobin.com\/google-search-console\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search<\/a> queries, ensuring that the search engine provides accurate and relevant feedback.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 30px;\">2. use the minus symbol<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\nIf using an exact phrase in your search doesn&#8217;t provide the desired results, you can exclude specific words using the minus symbol.<br \/>\nFor instance, let&#8217;s say you want to search for information about &#8220;James brain&#8221; but want to exclude any results related to the &#8220;James brain&#8221; brand of jeans. In this case, you can refine your search by adding the minus symbol followed by the word you want to exclude, like &#8220;James brain&#8221; -jeans. By doing so, you will receive search results related to &#8220;James brain&#8221; but without any results associated with the &#8220;James brain&#8221; brand of jeans.<br \/>\nBy utilizing the minus symbol in your search queries, you can exclude certain words or terms irrelevant to your search, allowing you to focus on the specific information you need.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 30px;\">3. Either OR<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\nBy default, text searches aim to find results that contain all the words in your query. However, if you want to search for either one term or another, you can utilise the OR term rather than requiring all the terms. The OR operator allows you to conduct searches that include either one term or another, providing flexibility in finding the desired information. This feature is particularly helpful when uncertain which term will be used from a given list of options.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"6-the-power-of-the-asterisk\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. use an asterisk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\nAsterisk (*) Is a substitute for a missing word or part of a word, allowing you to complete phrases or search for less specific terms.<br \/>\nFor example, if you search for &#8220;medical*&#8221;, the asterisk is a placeholder for any word or character that can follow &#8220;medical.&#8221; This search query will yield results that include variations such as &#8220;medical care,&#8221; &#8220;medical supplies,&#8221; &#8220;medical research,&#8221; and so on.<br \/>\nUtilizing the asterisk wildcard in your searches can broaden your search to encompass a range of related terms or incomplete phrases, providing you with a more comprehensive set of search results.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"dcr-n6w1lc\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 30px;\">5. Searching Two Values By Using Two Full Stop And a Space<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.edu\/webhelp\/general\/tutorials\/google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Searching for information with a qualifier<\/a> between two specific ranges can be an effective method for finding answers to questions. For example, if you want to know the British prime ministers who served between 1920 and 1950, you can conduct a search using the term &#8220;British prime minister 1920.. 1950&#8221;. With the two full stops and a space between the years, this search query will generate results that include prime ministers who held office within the specified range of 1920 to 1950.<br \/>\nBy employing this search technique, you can narrow your results to specific periods and find relevant information for your query.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"8-search-for-word-in-the-body-title-or-url-of-a-page\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Search for a word in the body, title or URL of a page<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wxgan-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes, you may prefer to search for specific text within a webpage&#8217;s URL, body, or title. To accomplish this, you can use specific qualifiers to refine your search. The qualifier &#8220;inurl:&#8221; allows you to search within the URL, &#8220;intext:&#8221; enables you to search within the body of the webpage, and &#8220;intitle:&#8221; restricts the search to the page title.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For instance, if you use the qualifier &#8220;intitle: review,&#8221; it will retrieve articles or webpages that have the word &#8220;review&#8221; specifically in their page titles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Utilizing these qualifiers lets you focus your search on specific webpage areas, making finding the information you seek easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3545\" data-postid=\"3545\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3545 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Search Google Like a Pro &#8211; 6 Tips On How To Search a Google Like a Pro Although Google is widely recognized as a powerful search engine, there are instances where it may not provide the specific information you are looking for. 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