Web Search Best Practices
Key tips for effective web searches
- Write clear, specific questions
- ✅ "What are the main features of Python 3.12 released in 2024?"
- ❌ "Tell me about Python"
- Use Additional Search Terms wisely
- Limit to specific sites when needed:
site:github.com - Exclude low-quality sources:
-site:spam.com - Focus on timeframes:
2024 2025
- Start simple, then add complexity
- Try Standard Web Search first
- If results aren't detailed enough, switch to Advanced
- Enable scraping only when you need full page content
- Balance speed and thoroughness
- Fewer pages and matches = faster results
- More pages and matches = more comprehensive but slower
- Monitor your Teammate's work
- Watch for search steps in the conversation
- Check if sources are relevant and authoritative
- Refine your question if results miss the mark
Updated on: 03/11/2025
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