Uncovering the Google Directory

Google users are so used to using the search field to find their pages that they often overlook the Google Directory system. In fact, most don't even know that it exists. You get to it by going to google directory] and finding the link to it at the top of the search list. Here's what you get:

• You can search within any category or subcategory that you've drilled down to. You'll get only results that fall within that category.

• The Google Directory is particularly useful when you're not sure how to narrow your search, and can help you understand how topics within a specific area are related and may suggest terms that are useful in conducting a search.

• It can give you an idea of the breath of a given category

• You might prefer to only see sites that have been evaluated by an editor.
When you select a main category, you will be shown a list of the various subcateories, any of which you can click to drill down further. Sports > Football, American > Professional >, you will see only results related to the Detroit Lions football team. Here's a little trick: Let's say you are in Google's regular web search, looking for something there but would like to switch into a targeted directory category instead. You can do this quickly by searching for the words "google" and directory", plus a word that might be in the heading of a category you want to zero in on. The first item on the resulting search page will bring you directly to the Google Directory category page For example, if you are looking for a site on Astronomy, search for [ Try it out by clicking it. The first item you'll see in the search results will be the Astronomy category page. Click that and you'll go right to the category page. Google Tutor & Advisor. Google Tutor & Advisor offers in-depth Tips, Techniques and Advice for Google Users.Visit

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