How does google really work?

I stumbled upon the concept of Googlebots some time ago and couldn't help but wonder if they truly enhance the efficiency of my searches.

To satisfy my curiosity, I turned to one of my favorite networks, YouTube, in search of answers. I came across a video that eloquently elucidated how the Google search engine operates. It delved into the realm of "spiders" or Google bots, which are dispatched to websites to gather data. One crucial piece of data they collect is the number of visitors to a site. Consequently, when you conduct a search, the sites that appear first are ranked by these bots based on their popularity, determined by the number of hits they've received.

Armed with this newfound knowledge, I realized there are certain "tricks of the trade" that one can employ to refine searches and yield more relevant results. It's imperative for students to master these techniques to enhance their research skills. They can utilize simple tricks like those discussed in the video, or delve deeper into the realm of "Google + operators," where they'll find cheat sheets and guides to fine-tune their searches. For instance, a quick search for "Google + operators" yielded invaluable tips and tricks to ensure my searches are precisely tailored to my needs.

Here are five quick tips to kickstart efficient searching:

1. Prefixing key words with "intext" narrows down searches to the main body of text.

2. Adding "inurl" limits searches to terms found within the URL (uniform resource locator - the web address). To view the last cached version of a webpage, simply add "cache" before the URL in the search.

3. Including "info:" in the search fetches only information on the subject.

4. To find sites with keywords in the title of a page, use "intitle:" or "allintitle."

5. To discover links to a specific webpage, employ "link:" before the URL in your search.

Let's not overlook the Google advanced feature!

Empowered with these techniques, students and educators alike can save time and unearth valuable information with ease. After all, knowing how to find information and understanding how it finds you is key to successful surfing!

Happy searching!