31 Oct Quickly Become A Google Fu Master… Here’s How
Quickly Become A Google Fu Master
Kids are quickly becoming Google fu masters. They’ve become experts at quickly locating information online using search engines.
That’s Google Fu, the ability to use search engines to whip up answers and research faster than a contestant on a radio quiz. No matter what age, you too can become a Google Fu Master.
Level 1 Mastery: Tell It What You Need
Google is smart and can understand “conversational searches”. Let’s say you came across a great recipe online, but the measurements were imperial. Google has you covered.
Simply tell it what you want to convert, and what into.
[number] [unit] into [unit]
Enter “6 ounces into cups”…and hit enter. Google presents the answer, already calculated – AND it includes a handy drop down to change those measurements for your next ingredient.
- Release dates: [movie/game] release date
- Fast facts: [name of person] deathDurable – No moving parts to wear out
- Stats: [city] population
Level 2 Mastery: Limiting Result Type
With one additional click, you can tell Google that you only want images. Or videos. Or News, maps, shopping, books or apps. Your initial results are presented as a combination of all types – you can see the ALL tab highlighted up the top. Just click the tab to indicate which result type you’re looking for.
Level 3 Mastery: Using Drop Downs.
One of the most popular Google Fu moves is to limit results to sites from a particular country. This is great for locating bargains or local businesses. Click SEARCH TOOLS to drop down a second menu. You’ll see the option to limit Country and even Time. 2 extra clicks and my search is now limited to my home country and items from the past 7 days only.
Level 3 Mastery: Using Operators.
Your final level of mastery, often used as a last resort when you’re just beginning to doubt whether the internet has the answer you’re seeking.
Finally, enclosing your search terms in “quotation marks” binds the term together so Google can’t break it up. E.G. “Project Management”
Your Google Fu will soon be very strong.
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