How To Create A Custom Search Box In Google Chrome (And Why You Should)

How To Create A Custom Search Box In Google Chrome (And Why You Should)

How To Create A Custom Search Box In Google Chrome (And Why You Should)

Not all websites and platforms are created equal. There are instances when a website, like SlashGear, lacks an explicit search function. However, there are alternative ways to search for specific content on such websites. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open a new tab in Google Chrome.
  2. Type “site:” followed by the website and keyword you want to search. For example, if you want to perform a custom site search for SlashGear using the keyword “Chrome,” type “site:slashgear.com chrome” in the Omnibox of the new tab.
  3. Follow the steps 4-9 mentioned earlier to add a site search shortcut.
  4. In the “URL with %s in place of query” text field, copy the search link generated by your SlashGear lookup and paste the entire address. Replace the keyword with “%s”.
  5. Click on “Add” to finalize the shortcut.

Once the shortcut is created, you can easily search for articles on SlashGear using Chrome. Simply type “slashgear,” press Tab or the spacebar on your keyboard, enter your desired search term, and hit enter.