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Google Hacks and Tricks You Need to Know

 

Find the exact match with “quotes”

Command your search

Fill in the blanks with an asterisk *

 

 

Search with an image

 

Define a search period with AFTER, BEFORE, “..”

 

Hit the jackpot with price ranges (£X..£Y)

 

 

Use site: to search within one website

 

Use site: for results only from one domain extension

 

Keep it close with AROUND(#)

 

Convert currencies

 

Crunch numbers with a calculator

 

Flip a coin (or roll the dice)

 

Start a timer or stopwatch

 

Translate words or webpages

 

Find local fun with nearby events

 

Test your internet connection

 

Track down your lost devices

 

See how backlinks link back to your website

See also: Learn How to Get Found with Local SEO

 

Search between dates

Go askew

See Google’s most recent indexed version

 

Go file fishing with filetypes

 

Enjoy 90s nostalgia with Google 1998

 

Play Pac-Man

 

Create some Google Doodles

Experience a barrel roll

 

Get AI-powered answers

 

And finally: Bypass Google – Use Gemini

 

Gemini is a big step forward, but it’s just the beginning — it’s exciting to think that AI could completely change how we find things online. Will we even be using search engines in 10 years?

For more on AI, check out: 10 Ways AI Can Help Your Business Grow and Microsoft 365 Add-Ons to Power Your Small Business

 

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