100R1 Searching with Google

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1. Boolean Operators :
Combine Boolean operators to create more complex search queries.
– AND: Ensures both terms appear. Example: `renewable energy AND climate change`.
– OR: Includes either term. Example: `global warming OR climate change`.
– NOT: Excludes a term (use the minus sign). Example: `pandemic -COVID`.

2. Use Advanced Search Operators:
Advanced operators help refine searches with precision.
– intitle: Finds pages with specific words in the title. Example: `intitle:”data science”`.
– inurl: Searches for terms within the URL. Example: `inurl:python`.
– intext: Looks for terms within the page’s content. Example: `intext:”machine learning”`.
– inanchor: Searches for anchor text. Example: `inanchor:”buy laptop”`.

3. Leverage Google Search Functions:
– cache: View a cached version of a webpage. Example: `cache:nytimes.com`.
– define: Quickly find definitions. Example: `define:metaverse`.
– info: Get details about a webpage. Example: `info:bbc.com`.
– stocks: Search for stock information. Example: `stocks:AAPL`.
– map: Find locations. Example: `map:Central Park, New York`.

4. Advanced Date Range Search:
– Before and After: Use `..` to specify a date range. Example: `Olympics 2000..2020` will show results from those years.
– Specific Range: Utilize the tools menu to filter results by time.

5. Use Wildcards and Fill-in-the-Blanks:
– Asterisk for Unknowns: Use the asterisk (*) to stand in for any unknown or variable words in a phrase. Example: `largest * in the world`.

6. Combine Queries for More Precision:
Mix various techniques for highly specific searches. Example: `site:wikipedia.org intitle:”Artificial Intelligence” AND intext:”deep learning”`.

7. Use File Type Searches for Specific Documents:
Find specific document formats relevant to your needs. Example: `machine learning filetype:pdf OR filetype:ppt`.

8. Image Search Filters :
Use Google’s image search tools to filter by size, color, type, time, and usage rights. For example, search for high-resolution images that are free to use.