Getting the perfect search result from Google is not just about finding the right search terms, so here are five ways you should know to get the best search results.

The correct order of words
In her report published by Business Insider, Lisa Adikiko cited two examples to emphasize the important role of word order when conducting a search. Of blue, while the other describes the color of the sky.

The same applies to the search terms "chow dog" and "chow dog". The first refers to pet food, while the other is the name of a breed of dog.

Of course, there will always be exceptions to this rule. A search for something like "iPhone 11 Cover" is likely to produce results similar to "iPhone 11 Cover." But if you don't find the results you're looking for, it's helpful to check the order of the written words.

(-) Excludes certain words
The author showed that you should use a minus sign (-) to refine your search by excluding words that are not relevant to the search. For example, if you do a search to learn more about a penguin, and you want to exclude results for a hockey team named Penguin too, try searching for something like "Pittsburgh - Hockey Penguin".

Suggested links
If you're looking for a specific piece of information about a broad topic, try clicking on the links that appear below the main search result. These links usually appear in Wikipedia search results, and can take you directly to a section of the page that contains the information you're looking for. It's a little tip, but it can help you find what you're looking for a little faster.

Do not propose a result
A common mistake is to formulate your search terms to indicate a specific result, as this may result in Google results that do not reflect the most accurate answer to your query.

For example, if you use Google to find the average length of an octopus, you won't want to type "average octopus length 21 inches"; this type of query might ask Google to pull websites that list 21 inches as the average octopus length even if that isn't true.

In contrast, the best query in this case is "Average Octopus Length." Just as "you should not give the judge prejudgments, nor should you put conditions in asking Google to give you a certain type of answer."

Filter results
A colon can be a useful tool for filtering search results, by website and domain type, if you are looking for an article on a specific website.

For example, try typing "site: aljzazeera.net folding phones" if you only want to browse articles from Al Jazeera Net.

Or if you're looking for medical research but want results only from educational institutions, try typing "site: edu" with your query.