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Do I use all search engines in the same way? Print this article

Most search engines are pretty similar but they can have small differences.

It's useful to know about these differences so you know best how to use your favourite search engine.

So, for example. if you put a '+' sign before a word on most search engines they will only include pages with that word but on 'LookSmart' that doesn't work.


Get help

The best way to double-check how your favourite search engine works is to look for the help pages and see what tips and tricks you can use to get the results you want.

Just look on the main search page for the help links. Here are some of the help pages for better searching on some popular search engines.

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- a searchable online database of internet resources. For example, inputting 'Eastenders'; would bring up a list of sites on the web containing information and news on the residents of Albert Square.


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