:: BROWSING ::

In online world, we can use 2 methods to browse information..Those are two methods:

1. Web directory





2. Search engine

WEB DIRECTORY is a site that stores lists and list of internet site. We can select the category that best describes the information we would want to view. There are no special skills neededin this site. Example of web directory are

http://dir.yahoo.com/ and

http://search.looksmart.com/

• When to use?
- When we have a little idea of what to look for.
- It is intuitive and easy to use.

• Drawbacks
- Spend too much time on clicking; we might get lost.
- Sometimes, it is difficult to find what we really want.

SEARCH ENGINE

• A website that has access to an incredible large index of websites right across the network.
• Search engine does not categorize websites, instead it provides a textbox to search.
• Popular search engines: Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, Ask.com

bing.com

• When to use?
- when you want to get result directly.
- easier than web directory once you have mastered it.

• Drawback
- spend more time thinking about the keyword.

MASTERING SERACH ENGINE

1. Use keyword rather than sentences
2. Use double quote (“ ”) to search for exact word.
3. Search for : implementation and unit testing.
4. Use ‘+’ sign
- search for the chess game between Garry Kasparov and the computer ‘Deep Blue
Type in: chess+kasparov+deep blue
The result would be more precise.

5. Use Boolean Search
- Boolean Search is using the words ‘AND’ and ‘AND NOT’ keywords.
This will save you a lot of time

6. Use alternatives
Try ‘advantage’ as well as ‘benefit’.
- ‘disadvantage’ as well as ‘drawback’.
- ‘overview’ as well as ‘introduction’.
- ‘steps’ as well as ‘guideline’.

7. Maximize the usage of the toolbar of the search engine