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Hidden Features of Google Search

Google Search - Google is used by billions of people every day to find a variety of information on the net. However, how many of us really utilize all the Google features fully? It is easy to learn little things to help you find the desirable results faster plus more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus or

Google is extremely good at finding the information you need, but with more specific keyword phrases you can get much better results. Using operators for example quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search phrases or using a minus, which will, exclude the keyword out of your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). Through the use of 'OR', you will prompt Google to offer you a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Searching for a definition

From the time to time, we all struggle with the meaning of words and require to find an exact definition. In this case, using the operator 'define' comes in handy. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary meaning of the desired word having its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google - Perhaps you want to look for a similar site to at least one you already use, on this scenario the operator 'related' comes in handy. For example, 'related:bbc.com' gives you some of the sites for rivals of the BBC or their sister sites.

Search for Apps

Google search is built to simplify the ability to find the right application for your Smartphone. By clicking on more>Apps at the top of result page, you will get a list of available applications. This function is especially handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Find out what others are searching for within your country. Simply type 'Google.com/trends' within your browser to find the latest trends in music, TV or movies.

Google's best doodles

By skipping any search criteria and clicking on 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will give you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos akin to important dates.

Essential facts about your fingertip

search engine - With simple prompts for example 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for your location. By adding the naming of any city or town you would like, you can get a forecast for a different location. If you ever need to know the time elsewhere on the globe, just type 'time New York' for instance, to see the time as well location. For many people knowing the times of sunrise and sunset is very important, to know when sun is on its way in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check on stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to find out latest Google stock status.