Google Syntax
September 20th, 2019
Google, the search engine giant that millions use to search for information. You can use google to find almost everything and anything just by typing in the search bar.
Sure, you can easily search whatever you want in any wording (that makes sense). But, there are easier and more efficient ways to search on Google. These are 10 ways to search faster on google with the right syntax:
1. How would you search for an exact word or phrase:
Use quotation marks around the word or phrase you want.
Ex. “Puppy Dog Sweaters” vs. Puppy Dog Sweaters
2. How would you search for something on a specific site:
Search for your word and next to it type site:(site address here).
Ex. Cake recipes site:pinterest.com
3. How would you correctly search for a definition:
Define:(Insert Word)
4. How would you search for a specific product available within a specific price range:
Type in the product and add in the price range.
Ex. Watches $50...$500
5. How would you search for a specific filetype:
Type *insert search item* filetype:pdf"
Ex. Declaration of Independence filetype:pdf
6. How would you include or ignore words in your search:
Add a Hyphen along with the word you want to exclude next to the desired search item
Ex. Crafts Ideas -Pinterest
7. How would you find sites/pages similar to an existing one:
Type related: existing site address
Ex. related:amazon.ca
8. How would you confirm the exact form of a quote even if you were missing some of the words:
Type in the quote and replace the missing words with an *.
Ex. Life is like * you never know what * to get
9. How would search for pages containing two connected words:
Type “AND” between the two words (make sure AND is capitalized)
Ex. cakes AND brownies
10. How would you search for social media content containing a specific tag:
To search for social media type in @social media platform
Ex. @Tumblr
Then search for the hashtag (#art), and you’ll end up with:
Ex. @Tumblr #art
References
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/20-tips-use-google-search-efficiently.html