How to Google Search for Possible Words (Speak Google's Language Series)
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Channel: Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems · 2016 · Howto & Style
Tech Tips for Genealogy: Here's how to use Google search operators to be able to tell Google exactly what you are searching for. Whether it is a single word, a particular phrase, or variations on the phrase you are looking for, it's essential that you speak Google's language so it can deliver the results you want. These tips come from my book "The Genealogist's Google Toolbox." You pick up your copy at https://www.shopgenealogygems.com In this episode: learn how to use the asterisk to tell Google to hold a spot for 1-2 words between two specified words. Combine the asterisk with quotation marks, and you have a powerful search. For example: "Conover * Burkett" can retrieve the results Conover Burkett, Conover R. Burkett, Conover Robert Burkett, and so on. _________________________________________ Please take a moment to subscribe to my channel because I will be publishing more tips like these that will help you get better research results, faster! Simply give the Subscribe button a click and you'll be in the loop. Thank you for watching! And you get more free genealogy and family history ideas (articles, podcasts, and videos) at http://www.genealogygems.com
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