Google is not just a normal search engine and it offers a lot more features. You can search for a address, phone book, Latest stock market quotes, direct whois of any domain name, Track your courier and lot more. Here is a small list of the smart search features :
1. Whois Lookup of a Domain Name :
Instead of logging into your domain registrar or searching for any domain tool , why not just use google for the quick whois search.
Search Command : whois amitbhawani.com
The search result page will show you a quick whois information of the domain name with the Domain name creation & expiration date with the service powered by domaintools.com whois. You can click on the small logo next to the details and find complete whois details though thats just optional.
2. UPS Quick Courier Tracking Service :
UPS is worlds largest package delivery company and if you have a shipment coming via UPS you can track the current location of your parcel using Google search.
Search Command : YourTrackingNumber#
Google will automatically find if the tracking number is correct and related to UPS couriers and link to the search page listing.
3. Google Calculator :
Your windows based calculator can help you out always but if you are looking for advanced features like finding exponentiation, modulo, X & Y Relationships, nth root, % of, square root, sin, cos trigonometric functions & factorials, your normal calc would not perform these and you would need a scientific calculator for all this stuff. But wait, Google offers all these services for free of cost and you just need to know the right search command to get started, check out the whole calculator list here
4. Google Spell Check :
Do you have some problem with your english and have problems in writing the correct spelling? Google Spell check will always help you out by recommending the most relevant and correct keyword/key phrase for your searched value. You just need to enter the search keyword and google will recommend you the right spelling on the top of the search results which on clicking will lead to the correct results.
5. Quick Location Search with Business Details & Maps :
If you are planning for a small tour and are confused with the maps, just search for the location in Google Maps and google will show you the maximum information in the form of business address details, contact details, location, Map with pointers and Get directions features.
Rockstar Sid says
Never knew about the UPS thing but it will be handy for certain purchasers,also we can add – site:amitbhawani.com to get all the posts and related:amitbhawani.com to see related sites.
Google is cool!
Make money says
Great.
i already knew about calculator but not rest.