May 11 2009

Make the Most of Advanced Google Date Operator

My favorite Google advanced search option is its date range allowing to sort search results by most recent ones. So this time I am sharing my really quick (and useful) tip on how to make the most of it:

1. Keep it always on your Google (home) page: “Keep Your Google Search Dates” - Greasemonkey script - it keeps the advanced date search drop down always on Google home page and search results page for your easier access to this great option.

2. Track most recent mentions of your brand / domain name / keyword : copy - paste the URL of the search results using the date operator and set tracking via FireFox addon called UpdateScanner that lets you monitor any page changes:

  • it allows you to set the scan frequency;
  • it alerts you of the changes instantly;
  • it highlights any page changes.

Thus you will be able to track all recent results containing the term which has just been indexed by Google:

Update Scanner

How often do you use Google date operator? Share your ideas!

12 Responses to “Make the Most of Advanced Google Date Operator”

  1. Motorbike Insurance News says:
    May 12, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Not a script I’ve come across before, and not a tip I’d thought of doing before!

    Great suggestion, thanks.

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  2. Oliver says:
    May 12, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve never seen something like this before but it would be good to use and looks interesting. I will have to try this out and see how I get on with it. Thanks for a great tip.

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  3. Muazzam says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    Nice Stuff.

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  4. Tom Demers says:
    May 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    Nifty tip…it seems like an option like this is part of what Google is trying to do with search options; this actually looks like a slicker/easier to use version. Maybe the product guys over there will take note :).

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  5. Melayu Boleh says:
    May 14, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Awesome tips from this post. I really appreciate for what you did

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  6. CAP Digisoft Solutions Inc. says:
    June 9, 2009 at 8:44 am

    I have used so many time google advanced operator, but i have not used date operator. Let me try atleast now…

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  7. Terms says:
    June 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    I’ve never thought about the use of the date operator. It seems very useful. And the UpdateScanner is great. Thanks for the tips Ann.

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  8. Panduan PTD says:
    July 1, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    huh how do I miss this one. Useful to monitor recently added content though. tQ for sharing.

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  9. The Innovative Digital Camera says:
    August 22, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    Good site indexed below 10 minutes

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  10. Intelligent Marketing says:
    August 22, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    You always come with great tips Ann

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  11. Salon Clearwater says:
    October 7, 2009 at 11:19 am

    Good tool of date operator. I’ll download this add on. Thanks for good information.

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  12. Chiropractic Care St Petersburg says:
    December 7, 2009 at 7:45 am

    It’s unique idea of Google date operator. I like this script. Thanks for share good idea.

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