Googling Is a Skill: 4 Advanced Search Tips to Ask Google the Right Way
Mastering the art of Google search is a vital 21st-century skill. Unearth the secrets of advanced search techniques and learn how to ask Google the right questions to get the most accurate results. Let's delve into the world of efficient Googling.
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Ask Google
- Instead of typing in a few words and changing your query until you find what you are looking for, try asking Google for a link or a web address
- The following Google advanced search tips are based on my experience and things that I find useful.
A Page That Links to Another Page
Use the link: command, immediately followed by the name of a page. Example: link:hackernoon. Google will give you web pages that link to Hackernoon’s official website.
Conclusion Yosh! That’s the end. But really, learn how to ask Google.
If you don’t know how to search, use Google Assistant. It’s an amazing assistant. Have an amazing day! Remember that you have the power already in your hands.
Explicit Phrase
Incorporate the phrase “become a software developer” within double-quotes to search for the word “do not type”
Search Within a Website
Use Google if the site doesn’t have a built-in search feature.
- Alternatively, use the site:somesite.com modifier (for example, site:hackernoon.com) to search the site for your term.
