sudofry This is an old list that I compiled a long time ago. Some of these are common sense, but it contains some good info.
Exact phrases.
Will search for pages about driving that contain the exact phrase “without a license”.
This exact phrase and that exact phrase.
Will search for pages containing both exact phrases.
+ in front of a word.
Tells google that this word is a key factor for getting optimal results.
- in front of a word.
Will search for pages containing “of the dead” but without “shaun”.
| (Pipe Symbol)
Will search for pages containing one term or the other or both.
~ in front of a word.
Will search for the term and other synonyms.
Similar to this, but not this exactly.
Will search for something with video that’s similar to skate, but without the specific term “skate”.
Fill in the blank.
Google will try to fill in the blank for you.
Currently playing movies from your zip code.
Will search for movies, showtimes, and locations in the specified zip code.
Stocks.
Will search for the stock specified.
Music.
Will search for music related content.
Books.
Will search for the book you specify.
Phone numbers.
Will search all listings for John Smith in California.
Time period.
Will search for results between the specified time period.
Site specific.
Will search for radiohead on myspace.com.
Definitions.
Will define the term you enter.
Spell checker.
Will ask you if you meant a more common spelling. (graphic)
Time zones.
Will display the current time in the specified location.
Weather in your area.
Will display the current weather conditions for the zip code specified.
Specific file formats.
Will search for the filetype you specify.
Maps.
Will show you a map of the region you specify.
Area code.
Will give you the geographical location for any U.S. telephone area code.
Local searches.
Try random things with your zipcode tacked on to the end.
inurl:
Will search for pages containing the term “wordpress” with the word “plugins” in the url.
allinurl:
Will search for pages with the words “ninja” and “training” in the url.
intitle:
Will search for pages containing the term “ocean” with the word “fishing” in the title.
allintitle:
Will search for pages with the words “mario” and “nintendo” in the title.
intext:
Will search for pages containing the term “tool” with the word “live” in the text of the page.
allintext:
Will search for pages with the words “graphics” and “fonts” in the text of the page.
inanchor:
Will search for pages containing the term “diseases” with the word “cancer” in the anchor text of links to the page.
allinanchor:
Will search for pages with the words “night” and “jogging” in the anchor text of links to the page.
Add.
Add numbers.
Subtract.
Subtract numbers.
Multiply.
Multiply numbers.
Divide.
Divide numbers.
Percentages.
Figure percentages.
Square root.
Figure a square root.
Raise to a power.
Raise a number to a power.
Currency.
Find out how much your money is worth in another country.
Length.
Convert measurements of length.
Mass.
Convert measurements of mass.
Volume.
Convert measurements of volume.
Temperature.
Convert measurements of temperature.
Time.
Convert measurements of time.
Electricity.
Convert measurements of electricity.
