This post looks at most useful search shortcuts for Google, Bing and Yahoo to find what you need quickly and efficiently.
Note: a search shortcut is a set search commands (pre-defined combination of characters / words) allowing to see relevant information snapshot.
1. Find a product within the specified price range: use … operator: {laptop $400…$600}
2. Product overall pricing: search for the product name, e.g. {mp3 player}
3. Convert currencies: plenty of patterns are supported, for example just type {50CAD in USD} and hit the search button and you get the answer instantly!
4. Use Google as a calculator: for example, to calculate total including a discount: {25% of 39}
5. Find any store on the map: just drop the address in the search box:
6. Get the selection of stores for any product: search for your [product] + city and (optionally) street:
7. Track package delivery: just search for your shipping tracking number:
8. Product reviews : search for the product name, e.g. {mp3 player}
9. Look for coupon codes: search for [coupon code + seller’s name]:
10. Convert currencies: this one is very similar to Google’s shortcut, so you may use any:
11. Use Yahoo! as a calculator (also very similar to Google): for example, to calculate total including a discount: {25% of 39}
12. Find any store on the map: just drop the address in the search box:
13. Get product pricing, specifications, brands : {mp3 player}
14. Use Bing as currency converter: just like Google and Yahoo!
15. Use Bing as a calculator: just like Google and Yahoo!
16. Get the selection of stores for any product: search for your [product] + city and (optionally) street:
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