Better "search" facililty for PriusChat

jbarnhart · 02-27-2006, 05:20 AM

Did you know you can use Google's fantasic search capability and restrict it to a single web site? You can use this to your advantage and search for messages in PriusChat. It's a far better search engine than the one built into most BBS packages, including the one PriusChat is built on.

To help get you started, I made a link that will open up the "advanced" search page of Google and set it to search only the PriusChat site:

Search PriusChat using Google

Now you have no excuse for not finding that relevant topic before posting a new message!

PsyPrius · 02-27-2006, 01:02 PM

Bookmarked! Thanks! Now, where do I find it in my bookmarks?

aaf709 · 02-27-2006, 01:13 PM

Thanks! This will be very helpful.

landstander · 02-27-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jbarnhart@Feb 27 2006, 04:20 AM
Did you know you can use Google's fantasic search capability and restrict it to a single web site? You can use this to your advantage and search for messages in PriusChat. It's a far better search engine than the one built into most BBS packages, including the one PriusChat is built on.

To help get you started, I made a link that will open up the "advanced" search page of Google and set it to search only the PriusChat site:

Search PriusChat using Google

Now you have no excuse for not finding that relevant topic before posting a new message!

Alternately, you can do this by adding "site

riuschat.com" (minus the quotes) to your search text at the main Google site.

**Danny** · 02-27-2006, 04:04 PM

I didn't realize there was a desire for the Google Search engine on PC. I've added it as a new block on the sidebar for easier searches.

Thanks for the idea, jbarnhart!

**TonyPSchaefer** · 02-27-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Danny@Feb 27 2006, 03:04 PM
I didn't realize there was a desire for the Google Search engine on PC.
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Are you kidding, Big D? Google kicks butt! They know more about me than I do myself. They catagorize me, parse me, metatag me, and help me find myself when I'm lonely.

I was trying to think of some way I could use my GoogleDesktop to search Priuschat. I knew it wouldn't work but I was dreaming. And dang it if I didn't know about specifying individual websites for searching but never put the two together.

But I never knew you could make a page like that.
Great Job, jbarnhart!!

Salsawonder · 02-27-2006, 09:43 PM

Very cool! Thanks!

hobbit · 02-27-2006, 10:32 PM

good god, shorten it to what's genuinely needed.
http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&sitesea...s=priuschat.com
without all that muck you accumulated in the process of
getting there.
.
_H*

DaveinOlyWA · 02-27-2006, 10:55 PM

nah...rather just use the link Danny made

jbarnhart · 02-28-2006, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hobbit@Feb 27 2006, 07:32 PM
good god, shorten it to what's genuinely needed....

Yours:
http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&sitesea...s=priuschat.com

Mine:
http://www.google.com/advanced_search?q=+s...g_en&as_qdr=all

I really don't understand your criticism. You are offended by, what, ten characters? Since it's a link, why would you really care one way or the other? Danny's link is best of all, because it is built in to the site.

I admit, I do have a fondness for the other features of the "advanced" search. YMMV.

02-27-2006, 05:20 AM	#1
jbarnhart Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 628 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Did you know you can use Google's fantasic search capability and restrict it to a single web site? You can use this to your advantage and search for messages in PriusChat. It's a far better search engine than the one built into most BBS packages, including the one PriusChat is built on. To help get you started, I made a link that will open up the "advanced" search page of Google and set it to search only the PriusChat site: Search PriusChat using Google Now you have no excuse for not finding that relevant topic before posting a new message! __________________ Super White '06 pkg 8 born on 1/19/06 side moldings :: 3M clear bra :: BT Tech brace :: Comfortreds Coastal EV mod :: Curt (U-Haul) Hitch :: mudflaps :: NuShield

02-27-2006, 04:04 PM	#5
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,432 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 23	I didn't realize there was a desire for the Google Search engine on PC. I've added it as a new block on the sidebar for easier searches. Thanks for the idea, jbarnhart! __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

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02-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#8
hobbit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bahstahn Posts: 2,812 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	good god, shorten it to what's genuinely needed. http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&sitesea...s=priuschat.com without all that muck you accumulated in the process of getting there. . _H*

02-27-2006, 10:55 PM	#9
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,239 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	nah...rather just use the link Danny made