Search function

[Gfercaks33]

Am I the only one that when I search stuff I get the same results? Almost every time I use the search I get the show off (insert tool brand) collection threads.

 

[DekeT]

Sorry, I get excellent results from the search function. Perhaps pilot error?

 

[southalabama]

I get better results doing a google search for garagejournal and whatever item you are searching.

 

[NUTTSGT]

The closer you can refine the search, the closer the search should be for you. You can also perform a search through Google as many members have talked about before.

 

[HOTFR8]

As Eric said - Use GOOGLE Type in Garage Journal and the subject you are looking for.
Works a lot faster.

 

[wingnut_1]

So what good is the search function then?

I just typed in gas or Gas and searched using both the simple and advanced search and it turns up NOTHING! I search with Google and can find all kinds of threads with gas in the title.

It is not a big deal for guys that know how to use other search tools, but what about the guy that starts a new thread and then gets ridiculed for starting a thread that exists already. He says that he DID search and didn't find what he was looking for. He used the search tool that was available......

 

[HOTFR8]

Best not to ridicule some one but help them. Mods can always merge topic that are on the same subject.

 

[four.cycle]

on most of the "forum" sited I have been on, the "search" function doesn't work on anything with less than 4 characters. just the way they're hard-wired, I guess.
try more words or longer words.

(and there's no reason to berate/ridicule/belittle another member for starting a new thread when one already exists. one can always link to the previously-existing thread in a polite and helpful way.)

 

[Marcm157]

This is the format for using Google to search this or any other site. I don't get very good results trying to use the GJ search engine.

"Search terms" site:garagejournal.com (omit the quotes)

 

[wingnut_1]

Best not to ridicule some one but help them. Mods can always merge topic that are on the same subject.

I agree!

on most of the "forum" sited I have been on, the "search" function doesn't work on anything with less than 4 characters. just the way they're hard-wired, I guess.
try more words or longer words.


(and there's no reason to berate/ridicule/belittle another member for starting a new thread when one already exists. one can always link to the previously-existing thread in a polite and helpful way.)

Yes, I have noticed it on other forums too.

This is the format for using Google to search this or any other site. I don't get very good results trying to use the GJ search engine.

"Search terms" site:garagejournal.com (omit the quotes)

Using this method works the best for me