Table of Contents

 

Chapter 1 - Optimizing Search Results with Google. 8

How does Google find information?. 8

Basic Google Search Tips. 8

Use natural language. 8

Autocomplete. 9

Be Specific. 10

Scan results for consistency and use judgment 11

Be prepared for some detective work. 12

Intermediate Google Search Techniques. 12

Use Quotes. 12

Search within a website. 13

Search for related websites. 13

Search between values. 14

Use define. 14

Advanced Google Search Techniques. 15

The minus sign. 15

The asterisk. 16

The OR operator. 16

File type. 17

Google Advanced Search. 17

Case Studies. 18

Searching specific Google categories. 18

Other Useful Google Tools. 20

Calculator. 20

Monetary conversion. 20

Stock information. 21

Weather. 21

Zip codes. 22

Flight status. 23

Sports scores and schedules. 24

Tip calculator. 25

Translate foreign languages. 26

Google Translate Application with Augmented Reality. 27

Time tools. 30

Telephone reverse directory search. 31

Case Studies. 32

Course Summary. 32

Answers to Case Studies. 34

Chapter 1 Review Questions. 35

Answers to Review Questions. 36

Chapter 1 Review Questions Feedback. 36

Glossary. 38

Index. 39

Final Examination. 41

CPASelfstudy.com Course Evaluation. 42