18. Searching the Web

IN THIS CHAPTER

• How to Search the Web

• Where to Search

• Searching for People and Businesses

Now that you know how to surf the Web, how do you find the precise information you’re looking for? Fortunately, there are numerous sites that help you search the Web for the specific information you want. Not surprisingly, these are among the most popular sites on the Internet.

This chapter is all about searching the Web. You’ll learn the best places to search and the best ways to search. I’ll even help you cheat a little by listing some of the most popular sites for different types of information.

So pull up a chair, launch your web browser, and loosen up those fingers—it’s time to start searching!

How to Search the Web

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