Practice №12 Search graphic information in Internet. Comparative analysis of search engines. Internet image search
How to search
There are several ways to conduct a Google search. If you're new to Google, take a look at the options below. You'll want to keep them in mind when we start exploring search strategies on the next page.
Option 1: Google.com
Go to Google's homepage at Google.com. From there, conducting a search is straightforward. Just type your search terms in the box, then click the Google Search button or press Enter on your keyboard.
If your search results start loading before you finish typing, don't panic. By default, you may have a feature called Google Instant enabled. If you don't like the way Google Instant works, you can disable it later by customizing your search settings. (We'll show you where your search settings are on page 3 of this module, under Understanding Your Search Results.)
Option 2: Your browser's search bar
Depending on your browser's default search engine, you may be able to conduct a Google search right from the browser's interface. For example, in Chrome you can use the address bar. In Firefox (pictured below), you can use the address bar or the built-in search bar. Both of these options can be convenient if you remember to use them.
If the default search engine for your browser is something else (for example, Yahoo! or Bing), you can easily change it to Google. To find out how, visit Make Google my default search engine on Google's support site. The steps are different for each browser, so make sure you follow the instructions for the one you're using.
Option 3: Google Search app
If you have a mobile device, you can download the Google Search app for iOS or Android. Because it is optimized for Google search, you may find that the app is faster or easier to use than your device's web browser.
Google search strategies
With a few basic search strategies, you can find almost anything online. It doesn't matter if you're using Google, Yahoo!, Bing, or some other type of search engine; most of the techniques in this video are universal. Take a look, and find out how you can improve your web search skills.
Watch the video to learn about searching online.
Use our Google Search Cheat Sheet to help you remember a few basic search strategies.
Understanding your search results
Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn your way around the different parts of the results page.
Exploring types of content
Click the buttons in the interactive below to see what it's like to navigate between different types of content using the options above the search results.
Advanced search strategies
Contrary to what you might think, advanced search strategies aren't just for advanced users. They're for everyone, whether you have a lot of experience with Google or just a little. The only tool you need is Google's Advanced Search page. You can access it from the results page by clicking the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
If you've never seen the Advanced Search page, you may be surprised by some of the things you can do. For example, you can narrow your results by language or reading level. You can also limit your search results to pages that have a certain domain, such as .gov or .edu.
Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about the Advanced Search page.
Still can't find what you're looking for?
Sometimes it's not enough to know all the basic and advanced search strategies. If you still can't find what you're looking for, you may need to try different search terms—and this time, really use your critical thinking skills. Let's take a look at some examples.
Example 1
Let's say you're looking for a place where you could adopt a dog. What words do you think OTHER people would use to describe that? Maybe shelter? Or rescue? You could even search for an adoption center by name (for example, humane society).
The truth is, shelter and rescue are pretty common terms—both in popular culture and among people in the pet adoption community. This means they're more likely to appear on a webpage than place to adopt a dog. Notice how that sounds slightly less "official"?
If you know the popular term for the information you're looking for, search for that instead. If you don't know the popular term, look closely at your original search results to see what you can find. If you notice any keywords that appear more frequently than others, it might be a clue.
Example 2
In certain parts of the country, fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. If you're a "leaf peeper" (someone who's willing to travel in order to view or photograph fall foliage), you need to know when the leaves are going to be at their most colorful.
Of course, you could search for fall foliage forecast. But this may not produce the most comprehensive results. This is because there are so many other words you could use to describe what you're looking for. For example:
Instead of fall, search for autumn.
Instead of foliage, search for leaves or color.
Instead of forecast, search for predictions, calendar, or peak (shorthand for when the colors are going to be at their most vibrant).
In short, try a few synonyms if your original search terms were unsuccessful. You may need to experiment with different combinations and then compare the results to figure out which keywords work best. You can also useadvanced search strategies to search for multiple terms (for example, fall OR autumn).
Again, if you don't know any synonyms look at your original results. Review some of the language used there to see whether they give you any ideas.
Doing more with Google
Using fast facts
Google fast facts are tricks you can use to get answers to common questions. They can also help you with everyday tasks like tracking packages or looking up sports scores. All you have to do is type your query in the search box using one of the techniques below, and the answer will appear instantly at the top of the results page.
Review our Google Fast Facts Cheat Sheet to learn more about using fast facts at home. To download and print a copy of your own, click the image below.
Ways to customize
If you really like Google, there are several things you can do to make your experience more personal. For example, you could sign up for a Google account, which gives you access to even more Google services. For more information, review the resources below.
Set your location. The location you have on file with Google (in other words, your city, state, and zip code) will help it find search results that are more relevant to where you live. Google is pretty good at auto-detecting your location each time you perform a search; however, if that fails, you can set your location yourself. For more information on this feature, visit Google's Location page.
Make Google your homepage. Your homepage is the first thing you see when you open your browser (or when you click your browser's Home button). If you want, you can make Google your homepage—a great option if you find yourself visiting the site throughout the day. To find out how, visit Google's Make Google my homepage.
Create a Google account. Signing up for your own Google account is optional. However, it's something you should consider if you're interested in any of the other services Google has to offer—aside from its search engine, that is. For example, did you know that Gmail, YouTube, and Blogger are all part of Google accounts? If you sign up, you can even customize your Google homepage. For an in-depth look, check out our
Find Your Images Online Using Reverse Image Search on Google15
If you’re concerned about image theft, then this post is for you. Using Google to do a reverse image search is one of the easiest ways to find unauthorized copies of your photos online. The service has been around for a while, and is traditionally meant for people looking to find specific images online. By using the info below, you can also find your own images all over the web.
Conducting a reverse image search using Google Images takes your image as the query (i.e. search term), and locates images with visually similar elements (colors, texture1s, patterns, etc.) as well as similar text descriptions (metadata and captions).
There are two main ways to start your image search on Google:
1. Upload your photo to Google Image search. Note you can also drag-and-drop your photo from your desktop to upload.
2. Copy your photo’s URL from its original location on the web (i.e. your website or blog) and paste it into Google Image search.
In this example, we’re using an image by PhotoShelter member and concert photographer Todd Owyoung that he gave us permission to use in our post 14 Respected Photographers’ Plans to Jumpstart Their Photography Business in 2013.
Once you’ve uploaded your photo or pasted your image URL into Google Image search, it will return a page that includes a collage of visually similar images, which might resemble yours but not be exact copies, and a list of webpages that contain matching images. This is where you can determine if anyone is using an unauthorized copy of your image.
Google will also try to determine a text description for your image – you can alter this in the search box if it’s slightly incorrect (in this case, “uestlove kit” instead of “questlove kit” or simply “questlove”). Once you go through these initial search results, you’ll want to try employing some advanced search techniques to help find any images that Google might have overlooked.
Google has a nice advanced image search page that lets you search by image size, file type, colors, region, and more.
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