Search is simple: just type whatever you are looking for in the search box, hit Enter or click on the Google Search button, and Google will search our web site for pages that are relevant to your query.
Most of the time you'll find exactly what you were looking for with just a basic query. However the following tips can help you refine your technique to make the most of your searches. Throughout the following information, we'll use square brackets [ ] to signal queries, so [ black and white ] is one query, while [ black ] and [ white ] are two.Some basic facts
- Every word matters. Generally, all the words you put in the query will be used. There are some exceptions.
- Search is always case insensitive. Searching for [ forcon ] is the same as searching for [ Forcon ].
- With some exceptions, punctuation is ignored (that is, you can't search for @#$%^&*()=+[]\ and other special characters).
Guidelines for better search
- Keep it simple. If you're looking for a particular consultant, just enter his/her name, or as much of the name as you can recall. If you're looking for a particular dicipline or project, or title of a document, start with its name. If you're looking for a mechanical engineer, just enter mechanical. Most queries do not require advanced operators or unusual syntax. Simple is good.
- Think how the page you are looking for will be written. A search engine is not a human, it is a program that matches the words you give to pages on the our site. Use the words that are most likely to appear on the page. For example, instead of saying [ I need a concrete expert ], say [ concrete ], because that's the term a Consultant's CV, Conference Paper or Newsletter page will use. The query [ at what conference did someone present a paper on Penal Sum Issues? ] is very clear to a person, but the document that gives the answer may not have those words. Instead, use the query [ Penal Sum Issues ] or even just [ Penal ], because that is probably what the right document will say.
- Describe what you need with as few terms as possible. The goal of each word in a query is to focus it further. Since all words are used, each additional word limits the results. If you limit too much, you will miss a lot of useful information. The main advantage to starting with fewer keywords is that, if you don't get what you need, the results will likely give you a good indication of what additional words are needed to refine your results on the next search.
- Choose descriptive words. The more unique the word is the more likely you are to get relevant results. Words that are not very descriptive, like 'document,' 'website,' 'company,' or 'info,' are usually not needed. Keep in mind, however, that even if the word has the correct meaning but it is not the one most people use, it may not match the pages you need. For example, [ LEED ] is more descriptive and specific than [ Green Building Construction ].
If you still have difficulty finding what you are looking for on our site, call us at (813) 684-7686 - we will happy to assist you in your search and project requirements.