Type in single or multiple keywords. Do provide several keywords that you think will appear in the search result. Don't format a query in the form of a question. For example, to search for the book Wuthering Heights , use quotation marks around the entire title. Do read the snippets.
Most search engines offer summary text with each search result.
Google calls the summary text a snippet. The snippets will help you save time and provide an idea of what the webpage is about. Do save time by picking out the best results from there. Do try the Web Directory to search for a general topic and not a keyword. Do try Similar Pages to find other pages related to your search.