Learn how to search Search Engines. Start by learning how to use search operators. These strategies will work in many search engines including Google and Baidu.
| Verbatim | use Tools > All Results > Verbatim to search the exact keywords you type. |
| “ ” | use double quotes to search the exact phrase you type. |
| filetype: | use filetype: to search for a variety of file formats. |
| inurl: | use inurl: to search for term in the URL. |
| intitle: | use intext: to search for terms in the text. |
| site: | use site: to limit your search to a particular site. example: site:.gov, site:.edu, site:.org example: site:.cn (China websites) |
| intext: | use intext: to search for terms in the text. |
| define: | use define: like a dictionary to define words and terms. |
| term AROUND(5) term: | use AROUND(n) to search for words within a certain proximity. |
| OR | use OR to search for synonyms or similar concepts. |
| - | use minus (-) to subtract terms and domains from your results. |