
Searching:
• Put quotes around a phrase to search for that exact result
• “Sponsored links” are usually better, e.g. through Google
• Know the difference between paid (ads) and organic results
• Keep cookies turned off by default
Meaningful terms:
• URL = universal resource locator, website address
• https = “s” indicates a “secure” Internet connection
• Flash = warning method for renderring certain Web pages
How websites get listed:
• from organic efforts, paid ads, and/or listing sites
• once registered with search engines
• due to content distribution efforrts