Category: Gadgets

Site specific search in Google

Today, I came across this useful way of Googling content within a specific site. Though the Advanced Search feature should be covering this, the below is a simple tip for more effective searches.
Usage in Google — “site: site_name search_string“

For example, if I need to find out all mentions of Gita in my customer centricity blog http://whencustomersrule.blogspot.com/, my Google search would be :

“site: whencustomersrule.blogspot.com Gita”
(ignore the ” in the above)

How best to use LinkedIn

Came across this posting by Guy Kawasaki about 10 ways to make better use of LinkedIn.

“However, it is a tool that is under-utilized, so I’ve compiled a top-ten list of ways to increase the value of LinkedIn.

  • Increase your visibility – by adding connections

  • Improve your connectability – by being complete in the info you fill

  • Improve your Google PageRank – since LinkedIn allows you to make your profile information available for search engines to index.

  • Enhance your search engine results – by promoting your blog or website thru your LinkedIn profile

  • Perform blind, “reverse,” and company reference checks

  • Increase the relevancy of your job search.

  • Make your interview go smoother – by using LinkedIn for research about your interviewer

  • Gauge the health of a company & Gauge the health of an industry

  • Track startups.