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Monday, July 30, 2007
Use Google to Search Websites
 A lot of websites I visit do not have a search feature. Sometimes I know exactly what I’m looking for and want to find it immediately by doing a search on their website.
All is not lost. Welcome Site Search.
If a website doesn’t have their own search engine, use Google’s (or Yahoo’s, or MSN).
For example, lets say I’m looking for “optimization services” on mjswebsolutions.com, you would type this string into the Google’s search bar: “site:www.mjswebsolutions.com optimization services”
Google will only search the site you specified.
NOTE: Site Search (or Domain Search) will only find words that are indexed by the search engine you are using. If the search engine hasn’t indexed those words or the site, you’re out of luck.
Other Search Site Options
- If you have the Google toolbar, you can be on the website of your choice, type your keywords into the toolbar search box and select Search Site from the drop-down menu (see image).
- You can also use Google’s Advanced Search feature to search a website. Type in the domain name, under domain, and click Search.
Add a Custom Search Engine to Your Website
If you’re reading this and you have your own website without a search feature, Google now offers Custom Search. Many other companies offer plug-and-play site search programs too.
Mike Swartz says, “Check it out”.
Posted by: Michael Swartz at 8:40 am
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