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Searching Tip and Techniques

Some times we don't know exactly the name of the website containing desired information. In this situation we find a website by using search engines. Using a search engine and finding particular information is an art. If you don't know this art, you will never search required information from this huge world. By using following tips , you make effective and fast search.

How to search

There are a number of search engines available in the World Wide Web like Yahoo,Alta vista,Lycos etc. You can use any one for searching.
Type a word into the query box on any search page, and then hit the "Search" button (or press "Enter" key on your keyboard). Search engine search will then look for any matches with your query in the engine's directory.
The engine will provide a list of several websites containing your key words or query. Click any suitable website link to open a website.

How to make effective search

Use quotation marks around words that are part of a phrase.
      For example: if you are searching for WEB HOSTING it is better to type "web hosting".
Attach a plus (+) sign in front words that must appear in results.
      For example: doctor + cardiologist
      In this situation search result will contain doctors list including cardiologists.
Attach a negative ( - ) in front of words that must not appear in results.
      For example: doctor - cardiologist
      In this situation search result will contain doctors list but no cardiologist in the list.
You can also search the web by using address bar of microsoft interenet explorer. Type the word in       the address bar and press enter key and get search results from MSN.