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Hidden Features of Google Search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus and OR

Google is extremely good at choosing the information you need, but with more specific search phrases you can get much better results. Using operators including quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search phrases or using a minus, which will, exclude the keyword from the 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.


Trying to find a definition

From the time to time, we all struggle with the meaning of words and need to find an exact definition. In cases like this, using the operator 'define' is beneficial. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary definition of the desired word having its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google Search - Many times you want to look for a similar site to one you already use, in this scenario the operator 'related' is useful. For example, 'related:bbc.com' gives you some of the sites for rivals from the BBC or their sister sites.

Look for Apps

Google search was created to simplify the ability to find the correct 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

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

Google's best doodles

By skipping any search criteria and hitting '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 - With simple prompts for example 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for your location. By adding the any city or town you need, 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' as an example, to see the time at that location. For many people understanding 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.