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Here are some tried and true web search methods that will work in virtually any search engine and directory, along with a few basic web search skills you need to have in order to have truly successful web searches.
Not all Search Engines Are Equal
An article comparing two popular search engines - Google and DuckDuckGo - with pros and cons including different levels of privacy, speed, and accuracy.
Many articles from Google on how to do effective searches, including a form for doing Advanced Searches.
