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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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New search bar

First off, the new search bar is an excellent idea. I noticed it immediately and used it almost as fast. however, with the huge amount of information on this forum, I almost always have to use an advanced search. Is it possible to put an advanced search button there too?
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:43 AM
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It is an excellent idea. However, I wish they would just have Google search this site.

Anytime I need to find something say about an Exedy Twin HD, I go to Google and type: Exedy Twin HD site:evolutionm.net
This tells Google to search for Exedy Twin HD only on evolutionm.net.


Is this option possible? Having a search powered by Google?


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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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^ I agree with you. It is much easier to find something searching this way than through the site. I have used google search for probably the past year or so when looking for something on here.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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I didn't know I could do that lol. Usually when I get frustrated with the search here, I just go and google it like normal and it'll bring up something relevant from Evom within the first three results or so.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by binky
It is an excellent idea. However, I wish they would just have Google search this site.

Anytime I need to find something say about an Exedy Twin HD, I go to Google and type: Exedy Twin HD site:evolutionm.net
This tells Google to search for Exedy Twin HD only on evolutionm.net.


Is this option possible? Having a search powered by Google?


Thanks,

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I like this idea as I agree that Google is generally better at handing the massive amount of info on the site. We'll see what Speedlimit says.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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yea google is much faster, easier to sort search results. Whatever I want to search for I just type it in and then add evo ix at the end regardless if its for a ix or not lol. always works
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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I like this idea as I agree that Google is generally better at handing the massive amount of info on the site. We'll see what Speedlimit says.
Awesome


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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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Thanks everyone for your input! The search bar is not using the vb search engine therefore no need for advanced search. It's really more intended for quick discovery, than in depth searches. Additionally, it uses BING search, which is better than Google because it includes a way to search images on the site too.

Bob..

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Makes life easier
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedlimit
Thanks everyone for your input! The search bar is not using the vb search engine therefore no need for advanced search. It's really more intended for quick discovery, than in depth searches. Additionally, it uses BING search, which is better than Google because it includes a way to search images on the site too.

Bob..
Bing cheats and uses Google

http://searchengineland.com/google-b...-results-62914

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/...le-search.html
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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New search is awesome! Thanks!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Speedlimit
Thanks everyone for your input! The search bar is not using the vb search engine therefore no need for advanced search. It's really more intended for quick discovery, than in depth searches. Additionally, it uses BING search, which is better than Google because it includes a way to search images on the site too.

Bob..
Hrmmm....
http://www.google.com/advanced_image_search


Or... TypeWhateverYourLookingFor site:evolutionm.net and then click images....


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