The listing is searchable by keywords or phrases. It is this ability to search the content that makes the Internet so appealing. The following is not meant to be the definitive list, but rather a starting point. There are quite a few more search engines available, but these will give you a place to start, and if nothing else, search for other search engines. These tips are designed to be general in nature.
Most search engines have specific tricks for maximizing the accuracy of the search.
Use a specific search engine's help page for the most effective search when using their site. What we will focus on, however, are some general guidelines to help you find the information you are looking for more quickly. Start with a descriptive word or a phrase that is enclosed in quotes. The plus sign tells the search engine to return any page that has those words on it in any order. It allows you to specify terms, that if found on a page, will prevent that page from being returned as a hit.