Search For......
IMAGE SEARCHES
I get asked all the time where I find my images. Here you go:
http://www.google.com/advanced_image_search
Why search 10 places when you can find it in one!
There are many options you can use to filter but I usually focus on the bottom one:
There are 4 different free options. Select the one that works best for you.
ALL OTHER SEARCHES
After quitting the prison life, I went on a search for something new. I didn't need to make a killing. I just needed to pay the bills. I got into fast food again for a little while. I managed parking services at the University of Maryland's Medical Center. Then I began work in a Sprint customer service call center. I took calls answering questions about bills and troubleshooting cell phone issues.
There is A LOT of knowledge involved in call centers. There is NO way you will remember ALL that information. So some smart person, a long time ago, developed something called a database. Which I imagine involves a lot of "If... Then..." scenarios.
To be good at this job all you really need to do is learn how to be an expert searcher.
So I did.
It's all a matter of asking the right question. When using Google, it is a bit easier. I usually start with my exact question and work from there and I rarely look past the first page. For example: How to change fuel pressure regulator on 1997 Buick LeSabre
( Search I actually did!) I immediately found a youtube video which walked me through the really simple steps.
With the call center and a place like WA, you have to be a bit more creative. Actually it's more a matter of knowing the lingo.
It's hard to search if you don't know what it's called. A WA search is only going to look through titles. That's why it's great for new members that we have the question bar.
Before we know what terms to use for search, we can just ask for what we need.
Be as specific as possible so people can help you better.
IMPORTANT!!!!!!
If you happen to find the answer yourself - don't delete your question! :)
Add your answer so that someone in the future can find it as well.
SEARCH TIPS
FOR WA:
Expand your thinking. Try a different word or phrase. WA search will only search the titles of previously asked questions, training and posted blogs. You will need to not be so specific.
Say I want to know how to change my header. Since I don't know exactly how it would be done (customize or HTML or however) then I will just type in header in the search bar.
I then get a list of all the training, questions and blogs that have the word header in the title.
If I still don't see what I'm looking for - ta da - you still have a question box!
What I usually do is right click on a title and open in new tab. I will open all the ones I think may have the information I am looking for. I may find something useful in one that I didn't know I needed to know. ;) I can then bookmark it for later use.
Any questions? Ask away! :)
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Hi Angela Thanks for the great info. I went straight there to find some free images. Can you briefly describe how to actually copy and save an image from that site. I had a go but it isn't working by my method.
Thanks from Janelle.
sure thing. click on the image and it will bring it up closer, then right click to bring up a menu and click save image as
save it your computer so you can find it when you need it
This is a great and insightful blog!!! Thank you. I still can't believe worked in corrections. LOL. One brave woman!
"After quitting the prison life...."
You might want to clarify for those who don't know that you *worked in* a prison rather than *served time in" one. :=)
Great information, as always.
WOW! Can't think of any more questions. You covered the search topic pretty well. I bookmarked this page, because I love my question bar and Google Search. I don't really know what I would do if I didn't have Google Search.
Great Info. Can you do a short spot on how you get all the pictures on this page?
Thanks Angela
Happy Trails and To Your Great Success..............Frank
Do you mean how I got them in my WA blog? If that is what you are asking, then yes I sure can. I'll see if I can get to it later this evening after grand kids go to bed. :)
Yes Angela. I think a short tutorial would be real helpful. For me it would be and I am sure there are some members that would like a course on how to set images on the WA blog.
Take care of your grand kids. I am not in a big hurry. Family First.
Happy Trails............Frank
Good stuff Angela. You kind of lost me with the ALL OTHER SEARCHES section, but the rest was very helpful.
Thanks.
Sorry you got lost. Maybe I should fix it? What part was confusing?
I was just meaning any search other than image (regarding the title).
Then I just was giving a little background on me and how I got to learning how to search better.
You lost me at the background info, I thought I was on the wrong blog. That and I couldn't read anything on that chart, so I was lost. That's just me, I'm sure normal people will follow with no problem. ;^)
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Great Stuff... thanks for sharing, its great that you share your knowledge
I love sharing what I learn. Especially if it may make things a bit easier on someone else. :)