When it comes to answers and searching for something, Google is probably on God’s side. While other search engines (especially Bing) also work pretty well, that’s usually the basic white page we’re aiming for. Google may be ‘God’ to us in the online world, but it doesn’t have HIS full vision. It often needs to navigate with the right type of search operator. Google’s search operators help us reach the soul faster, so it really makes sense to research them all. This beginner’s guide is the first in a series. Today, let’s look at some basic search operators:
Points to remember:
- Google search is not case sensitive. New York is like new york. Some operators (like AND & OR) are case sensitive.
- Every word is used, so it’s best to keep your search terms (keywords) precise and short.
- With a few exceptions, Google Search will ignore punctuation.
Google’s Seven Basic Operators
Check out the basics that can help you search faster.
1. AND or +
Using AND or + forces Google to include a specific keyword in the search. Using either of these operators, you can combine two keywords in one search. Google includes all pages with both keywords. “AND” must be capitalized with no spaces after the “+” sign.
Ex: google+recruitment
2. – (Minus sign)
The subtraction operator does the opposite. It gives you search results without the keyword placed after the operator. Mark – suggests that you want to subtract or exclude pages with a specific term. Do not put a space between – and the word you want to exclude.
Ex: google -recruitment
3. ~ (tilde)
The tilde symbol often suggests ‘similar to’. Use it to search for a specific word and its synonyms. Google says that the tilde operator works best when applied to generic terms and terms with multiple synonyms.
Example: ~ jokes
4. OR or |
Using OR (capital) or a vertical bar with two or more keywords will ask Google to search for pages containing either of those words. Note that in this case there is a space after the vertical bar.
Example: computer OR laptop
calculator | laptop
5.” ” (Quotes)
Surround a word or phrase with twice as much force as Google has to search for pages containing that word or phrase in exactly the same form.
Example: “I have a dream”
6. * (Asterisk)
The asterisk operator is useful when you are sure of one or more words but are missing a few others. The wildcard operator fills in the gaps and allows you to search using known words. The asterisk represents a missing word that Google tries to fill in. You can also use this asterisk in quotes for a more precise search.
Example: “How to *my life”
7. .. (double dot)
The double dot helps you search within two numbers, with a number on either side of the dot representing the lower and higher ranges. This operator is a neat way to search for a product within a certain price range or to find the timeline for an event.
Example: smartphone $200..$499
These seven Google operators are the basic ones that you can use for your daily search. Over time, we’ll dive into more advanced and specialized operators on our way to becoming a compelling Google search audience.
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