{"id":370,"date":"2024-03-14T12:41:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/?page_id=370"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T18:59:37","slug":"search","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/help\/search\/","title":{"rendered":"Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"position:fixed; top:240px; left:0\">\n<div class=\"w3-dropdown-hover\">\n<div class=\"w3-button w3-theme-action\" title=\"Jump\">=<\/div>\n<div class=\"w3-dropdown-content w3-bar-block w3-border w3-card\">\n\n<a class=\"w3-button w3-bar-item\" href=\"#syntax\">Search syntax<\/a>\n<a class=\"w3-button w3-bar-item\" href=\"#searchEngines\">Search engines<\/a>\n<a class=\"w3-button w3-bar-item\" href=\"#searchEnginesAI\">AI-powered search engines<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"\/?p=Search\"><strong>Search page<\/strong><\/a> searches WoodCentral and other sites from a single search page. Simply enter search term(s) and select where to search from the drop-down menu that will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?p=Search\">Search<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"syntax\">Search syntax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the search box to find articles by entering one or more keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic search<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter a single word to find articles containing that word.<br>Example:<br><code>sharpening<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Multiple words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter two or more words to narrow your results.<br>Example:<br><code>hand plane tuning<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The search will return articles that contain <strong>all of the words you enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Names and possessives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do <strong>not<\/strong> need to type punctuation such as apostrophes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>jims sources<\/code> will find <strong>Jim&#8217;s Sources<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>bill mccarthy<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>tage frid<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Word order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word order does not matter. These searches produce the same results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>workbench design<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>design workbench<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for better results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>specific words<\/strong> rather than long phrases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try <strong>different variations<\/strong> if you don&#8217;t find what you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>fewer words<\/strong> if your search returns no results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>mortise chisel<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>dovetail jig<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>table saw safety<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Things to avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punctuation such as commas, quotes, or apostrophes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Words like <em>the<\/em>, <em>and<\/em>, <em>for<\/em>, <em>with<\/em>, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example of a good search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>router table fence<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example of a poor search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>how do I build a router table fence?<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"searchEngines\">Search engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular search engines globally, ranked by their market share and usage, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google<\/a>: Google is the dominant search engine, holding approximately 91% of the global market share. It is renowned for its sophisticated algorithms and comprehensive search capabilities, including text, images, videos, and more. Google also integrates AI to enhance search experiences, such as with its Search Generative Experience (SGE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Bing<\/a>: Bing is the second most popular search engine, with a market share of around 3-4%. Despite being the default search engine on Windows PCs, it has not been able to significantly challenge Google\u2019s dominance. Bing has incorporated AI features, such as an AI-powered chat tool, to improve user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/search.yahoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yahoo! Search<\/a>: Yahoo! Search, powered by Bing, holds a market share of about 1-1.3%. It was one of the first popular search engines and continues to offer integrated services like email, news, and trending stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baidu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baidu<\/a>: Baidu is the leading search engine in China, capturing nearly 68% of the market share in its home country. It focuses on websites hosted on Chinese servers and prioritizes simplified Mandarin characters in its search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yandex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yandex<\/a>: Yandex is the most popular search engine in Russia, with a market share of about 64% in its home country. It also has a presence in other neighboring countries and offers a suite of services similar to Google, including maps, email, and translation services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duckduckgo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DuckDuckGo<\/a>: DuckDuckGo is known for its strong emphasis on user privacy, not tracking search queries or personal information. It has a smaller market share but is popular among users who prioritize privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=abolus-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a>: Amazon\u2019s search engine is particularly popular for product searches, leveraging its vast e-commerce platform to provide detailed product information and reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>: YouTube functions as a search engine for video content, making it one of the most visited platforms globally for multimedia searches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a>: TikTok has emerged as a popular search engine for short-form video content, especially among younger users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecosia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecosia<\/a>: Ecosia is an eco-conscious search engine that donates its profits to environmental causes, primarily tree planting. It appeals to users who want to contribute to sustainability efforts through their search activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These search engines cater to different user needs, from general web searches to specific content like videos and products, and offer various features and privacy options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"searchEnginesAI\">AI-powered search engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the most popular AI-powered search engines currently available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perplexity.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perplexity AI<\/a>: This search engine uses AI to provide detailed answers to questions, summarize articles, and explore topics in depth. It offers features like a Copilot to guide users through topics and the ability to organize search results into collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Bing<\/a>: Bing has received major AI upgrades, incorporating GPT technology to provide more conversational and interactive search experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/you.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You.com<\/a>: This AI search engine focuses on delivering personalized answers and experiences. It uses natural language processing and deep learning to understand user queries and provide contextual information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/komo.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Komo<\/a>: Komo utilizes natural language understanding and machine learning to offer personalized search results based on user preferences and behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andisearch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andi Search<\/a>: This AI-powered search engine provides direct answers, summaries, and explanations in a conversational tone. It offers a ChatGPT-style search experience and allows users to explore topics in-depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/search.brave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brave Search<\/a>: Brave incorporates AI techniques like CodeLLM for programming queries and a summarizer feature that generates concise summaries at the top of search result pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yep.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yep<\/a>: This search engine focuses on privacy and ad-free experiences while offering an AI chatbot feature for follow-up questions and fast, accurate results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waldo.fyi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waldo<\/a>: Waldo emphasizes privacy and data protection while using AI algorithms to provide personalized search results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These AI search engines offer various unique features, from enhanced privacy to specialized search capabilities, providing alternatives to traditional search engines like Google. They leverage artificial intelligence to deliver more accurate, contextual, and personalized search experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Search WoodCentral and other sites from a single search page. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":13319,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-370","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=370"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/370\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}