Searching A.n.

[GlennB]

Using the "search" option I find it hard to refine the search.

 

e.g. entering :

 

lure +circle

 

expecting it to return any posts relating to the use of lures with circle hooks in fact returns no hits at all. It seems to take "+circle", or the whole phrase, as the target.

 

Any hints?

[Guest NickInTheNorth]

don't use a "+" sign, as you thought it then searches for the +

 

I guess the best bet is to simply search for the keywords you are wanting. It looks as though it only looks for the exact words you enter.

 

A search for "lure +circle" now of course gives one match. However a search for "+circle lure" returns nothing, and nor does "lure circle"

 

The quote marks are just used here, I did not use them in the search itself, but if you use them the search returns the same result.

[chesters1]

whats the "members" thing next to "search"

[Guest NickInTheNorth]

If you mean the members thing next to search on the menu just below Anglers' Net Forums, it provides access to member details, I am guess it only works for admin and mods, as I'm neither I don't see what's in there either!

[Steve Burke]

Just type in circle hooks. You get lots of hits, including at least one with lures in the title. You'll need to trawl through each topic though.

 

It seems as though the search isn't as powerful as Google etc as if you put in circle hooks lures you get nothing!

[Eddie]

Use google and enter the search string (search word) site:(site address)

 

which in this case is

 

lure circle site:www.anglersnet.co.uk

 

 

works with any site.

Edited November 7, 2005 by Eddie

[GlennB]

Use google and enter the search string (search word) site:(site address)

 

which in this case is

 

lure circle site:www.anglersnet.co.uk

works with any site.

 

Simple and effective, and you get a preview of the post.

Brilliant

Ta Eddie

[Steve Burke]

Eddie, that's brilliant! Many thanks!

 

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