I was recently asked if it was possible to do a search on Google but only look at results from a specific site. This is indeed possible, and is a great way to track down specific information when you know the general area it should be located. I frequently use this to search for information in the labyrinthine depths of my university’s website. To search a specific website or domain, simply...
One question I frequently hear is, “Which is better: Google or Bing?”. I wrote an article awhile back about using blind search tests to compare results from Google and Bing, but most of the time I find that both sets of results are pretty useful. If both search engines get you the information you were looking for, why stick to one exclusively? Qrobe.it is a new search engine from M...
Google has recently released a new real-time search option that contains a scrolling list of results that update as new results become available. Don’t worry, this won’t be replacing Google’s standard search results, but it will be eventually be an option you can enable in the sidebar. Real-time results combines posts from news sources, blogs, and even Twitter to give you an or...
With Google and Bing both competing to be the most popular search engine on earth, perception can be more of a deciding factor than search results. Bing (being the new kid in town) has made a particularly strong marketing attempt over the past month, but many people still prefer the simplicity and proven track record of Google. So what if perception was taken out of the equation? Blind Search ...
Released today from the Google Labs is a new product that may help change the way that you search. Google Squared is a Google Labs feature that combines search results into a table, allowing for data to be organized so that it is quickly viewable to the reader. Clicking on a section of the Square will bring you more information with related sources. Google Squared If the topic you searched doe...