Solving the Search Dilemma: Find What You Want Quickly!

[ChefPaulaB]

I wasn't sure where to put this, so I apologize if this isn't the right place... Every time I try to find a previous thread or info on something, I have a really hard time, and I know that other people are having the same problem. For instance, I was looking for a thread on the grilling basket, I remember reading about several shrimp marinades for it recently, and wanted to find it, but when I put in "grill basket" I get every thread that says "grill" or "basket" in it, but the ones with "grill basket" are few and far between. Which probably explains why there are so many repeat threads... can someone please explain to me and everyone else how to put a search in to find exactly what you want... please!!! I know that if I put in a new thread with that in the title box there are usually some down at the bottom of the screen, but you actually have to post a new thread to get those... there must be another way... right? Thanks for any help!

 

[chefann]

I don't use the search functionality that's built into the forum software. Use Google instead. Put "site:chefsuccess.com" as the first operator, and then include as much as you know, including the name of the subforum (since it shows at the top of each thread page). For instance, to search for this thread, I'd use:
site:chefsuccess.com search quick tipsAnd if you know that it's a thread you've posted in, or know the username of someone who did post in it, include their username as well.

 

[raebates]

Ann, you're a genius.

 

[AnnieBee]

It also works if you just put

chefsuccess: "grill basket"

(or whatever you are searching for...) in the google search bar. I just did this to find the vanilla cake recipe that I knew I had posted, but couldn't remember when...

 

[ChefPaulaB]

Cool! Thanks! That helps a ton!!!