Whenever I'm searched for tutorials, one of the first things I check is the date in which the tutorial was posted. Nobody likes searching for answers only to find that, low and behold, these answers are years old, and you've wasted half an hour looking for something that's hidden amongst fossils. That's because Google finds webpages related to your search based on SEO, not by recent date or when it was published. Did you know that you can narrow your search down to a specified time period? Perfect if you're looking for a tutorial that isn't time friendly. Here's how.
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Google Search Tools | How Find Time Restricted Tutorials
Whenever I'm searched for tutorials, one of the first things I check is the date in which the tutorial was posted. Nobody likes searching for answers only to find that, low and behold, these answers are years old, and you've wasted half an hour looking for something that's hidden amongst fossils. That's because Google finds webpages related to your search based on SEO, not by recent date or when it was published. Did you know that you can narrow your search down to a specified time period? Perfect if you're looking for a tutorial that isn't time friendly. Here's how.
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That is such a handy trick! I never knew that existed really, but the other week I found I needed it however I couldn't figure out how to do it. I thought that it definitely must be possible, in this day and age if it wasn't it would have been pretty weird. Thanks for explaining how to do that! This is def a trick that will help me I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteJordon
Oh definitely, I only stumbled upon it myself a few weeks ago and it's changed everything about the way I search for things, it's been brilliant. So pleased I could help you :)
DeleteNEVER KNEW THIS. Actually, it never occurred to me to search for recent things. >_< But I totally am keeping this in mind and trying it, especially when I'm googling about twitter/author/blogger drama or something, mwahhaah. *ahem* I probably should not have admitted that, right? ;-)
ReplyDeleteTut tut Cait, but if it works, then stick with it I say ;)
DeleteOh my....you can change the date range when you search something? Where has this knowledge been all my life? This is going to make my life so much easier when I cannot find what I am looking for when I know it was out there.
ReplyDeleteDreams @ Once Upon A Dream Books
That you can lovely! So pleased I could help you out!
Deleteoh wow, that is so helpful! Sometimes I'm looking for tutorials only to find they were for some real old version then I have to hunt around for ages to find the right one but this shall save so much time! Thanks for sharing, darls <33
ReplyDeleteAs do I Mel, and it's so frustrating, but this little trick should help you and I out in the future! Thank you!<3
DeleteOMG I HAD NO IDEA YOU COULD SEARCH FOR THAT! This helps me so much, it will help me in my job as well! Thank you so much Amanda, what an amazing tutorial!
ReplyDeleteOh! What is all of this! This is super super helpful Amanda, thank you for showing us how AWESOME google can be. There is so much google that I feel intimidated by it.
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