Posted by spoc on April 8, 2004, at 11:13:22
In reply to Re: Babble/Google searching, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2004, at 10:32:20
> > I actually think many people aren't as familiar with searching to any degree of efficiency as we may assume...>
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> Hmm, what if posters were directed to a specific thread for tips on how to search? So they could receive more personalized help?>
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> > ...instead maybe there's a job in here for me somewhere!>
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> Right! :-)>
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I'll email you.
==================> > > FYI, I may be removing Psycho-Babble Search function entirely, it's getting really outdated and takes up a fair amount of space. > >
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> > I assume you mean just remove the search box on the main page? >
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> No, I mean the internal PB search function that only searches posts through 6/02...>
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> > Babblers should then know that if they do click on "Advanced" at Google as I mentioned, they can scroll past the entry lines to the options boxes, and set it to return hits from your site (“Domain”) only.>
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> The box here actually does that for you...>
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That is what I always use -- I see where I read hastily and misunderstood. I thought you meant you were going to remove searching completely; or move the recurring search boxes on every page to just one area, say to Options. But yes, you're right -- the Babble-without-Google search function definitely seems expendable. People can still set their search years to whatever they want by plugging them into "Advanced" at Google (or even into a basic search, if they don't need to set an "either/or" range).Here's a thought! Next to the Babble/Google search box, could you place small print saying something like "To add search parameters, click on 'Advanced' from the Google page you will now be taken to. See PB Options for more details." Then everyone would be aware that they *have* options and where to find them, and the instructions could "safely" be placed all in one remote area.
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> > > Speaking of which, what do you do there to narrow it down further? That's something I could add...> >
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> > Wow, where to start. This is the kind of thing I'll want to post back to with additional examples every ten minutes for the rest of my life! >
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> Thanks for all the tips. Maybe I should link to this thread from the Options and Examples section...>
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I've noticed that you don't like to edit people's writing, so just wanted to say that in this case, please do feel free to edit mine. I know I have an unmedicated problem with being concise! To me, everything I say on a matter is key and couldn't be eliminated and still maintain clarity. BUT I know that is not accurate! So I won't be bothered! (Unless you get it wrong, ha ha!)
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> > Dr. Bob, I could probably search for a more concise article on using "Advanced" if you'd like! Here is a link to Google’s tips on tailoring a search *without* using "Advanced"...
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> > http://www.google.com/help/refinesearch.html;
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> And to articles like that...
> Bob
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I will forward any additional useful search links I find. : )
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