Changing search terms
Where the key terms selected initially are yielding too much information, you should move to the use of narrower terms. A knowledgeable client might be able to advise you here.
Where the key terms selected initially are not yielding sufficient information, you should move to the use of broader or related terms.
Using a directory may help you identify broader, narrower and related terms within its structure. Some search engines and websites have an Inflate or Relate facility which can be used to suggest broader or related search terms.
The Focus facility on http://www.surfwax.com/ is a good example.
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Enter aeroplanes into the search box on Surfwax. When the next screen appears which summarises the search results, click on Focus and this will show you a selection of Similar, Narrower and Broader terms for aeroplanes. |
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