Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results

A couple of weeks ago, Google eliminated the “+” operator from its set of tools that allow you to more precisely specify what you’re searching for. The “+” operator previously allowed you to require that certain words were found in your search results. This was useful if you wanted exact matches for search terms that might have had multiple meanings. Why did Google eliminate the “+” operator? Google says it was because a better way to specify an exact match was to use double quotes around your search terms. True, but the “+” operator had been around forever, and some searchers found it offered more flexibility than quoting a query phrase. Many Google users complained—and fortunately, Google listened. Today, Google has responded by adding a new “verbatim” option to search results. Though some may find it’s not as easy to use as the “+” or double quotes operators because you...

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$@markrefractiv$ @markrefractiv » 21 Nov '11, 2pm
New #verbatim search tool from Google replaces old + search, and it's not a bad replacement - if a little long winded! [link]
$@markrefractiv$ @markrefractiv » 21 Nov '11, 2pm
New #verbatim search tool from Google replaces old + search, and it's not too bad - once you access it! [link]
@JD_Bradley » 21 Nov '11, 7am
How to use the new verbatim search feature on Google. because + doesn't mean what it used to. [link]
@HolidayPhil » 21 Nov '11, 7am
How to use the new verbatim search feature on Google. + doesn't mean what it used to. [link]
@searchmuse » 20 Nov '11, 10pm
[link] verbatim tool , good for eliminating personalisation
@marknadsforing » 20 Nov '11, 9pm
RT @hanssontm: Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results Search Engine Land [link]
@hanssontm » 20 Nov '11, 8pm
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results Search Engine Land [link] @nikkelin kanske något att utvärdera?
@beantin » 18 Nov '11, 1pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator [link] Removes personalisation useful for testing
@robinparduez » 18 Nov '11, 8am
Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@ElizabethanM » 17 Nov '11, 2pm
Google's + operator is gone for good, but you can use Verbatim Search | [link] | #search #SEO
@lrei_lib » 17 Nov '11, 11am
Good news! Verbatim searches (the kind we used to use + for) are back, sort of: (via @sengineland) [link]
@seosmiley » 17 Nov '11, 10am
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results. Read more: [link]
@askmrmark » 17 Nov '11, 7am
The + operator isn't gone, it's just getting repurposed to make room for Google+ social searches - @sengineland Re: [link]
@denverseoinc » 16 Nov '11, 4pm
Check this out! #Google adds new "Verbatim" search dynamic in response to consumer complaints - [link]
@miklevin » 16 Nov '11, 3pm
RT @schikowski: Good to know: "Google Adds Verbatim Search Results" [link]
@Malic_ious » 16 Nov '11, 2pm
Responding To Complaints about the + symbol being removed from search, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results [link]
@LaurentALondres » 16 Nov '11, 2pm
Dug 2 clicks in but there... Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results [link]
@SharonAGillis » 16 Nov '11, 1pm
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results - [link] If I wanted Verbatim, I'd use quotes. + = &. I miss it.
@salmanak79 » 16 Nov '11, 1pm
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@PopsharedSearch » 16 Nov '11, 1pm
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results (Searchengineland - 215 retweets) [link]
@davidcorman » 16 Nov '11, 9am
For anyone who was trying the "+" operator: Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results [link]
@Polinechen » 16 Nov '11, 9am
A new Google search tool - Verbatim [link]
@TomaszRozanski » 22 Nov '11, 9am
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@RTSpain » 21 Nov '11, 9am
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results - [link]
@thomasroesen » 21 Nov '11, 2am
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@CalgarySEOMeet » 20 Nov '11, 9pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@shanes » 20 Nov '11, 9pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@mlvwrites » 20 Nov '11, 9pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@bluesnapper » 20 Nov '11, 8pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation
@mirandan247 » 20 Nov '11, 8pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@paulalatifa » 20 Nov '11, 8pm
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results [link] via @sengineland
@sengineland » 20 Nov '11, 8pm
RT @robinparduez: Use "Verbatim" search option instead of defunct + operator. @sengineland [link] - Removes personalisation, useful for testing.
@mpsmallbusiness » 18 Nov '11, 9pm
Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results [link]
@InfoWitch » 17 Nov '11, 11am
Good news! Verbatim searches (the kind we used to use + for) are back, sort of: (via @sengineland) [link]
@Searchmentation » 17 Nov '11, 11am
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@intelilinks » 17 Nov '11, 6am
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@alattimore » 17 Nov '11, 1am
RT @sengineland: Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results by @cjsherman [link]
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@TheresaBClarke » 16 Nov '11, 10am
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@rustam_jr » 16 Nov '11, 8am
#Google adds verbatim search results. [link]
@keletsokowa » 16 Nov '11, 8am
RT @sengineland: Responding To Complaints, Google Adds Verbatim Search Results by @cjsherman [link]