Firefox Keyword Searches »
While a previous entry explained how I managed to get the address bar working for my needs, it didn't help on anything else. So I found another tip in this article that explains that you can right-click on any search box on any page and choose the "Add a Keyword for this Search" option, which allows you to create a keyword search, usable in the standard address bar.
For instance, I visited the Internet Movie Database, right-clicked the search box, and added one called, appropriately enough, "IMDB". Now when I type imdb, followed by some text in the standard address bar, the query is submitted and I'm taken directly to the results. Very cool. According to the tip, you should be able to do this on any page. If you'd like to try it out, visit my search page. Right click on the box where you enter the text, then add a keyword for it ("DBD" might be a good choice). Now, when you enter that keyword followed by something, it'll search my blog for a match!
Update: Because it's working rather well, I've added an "MSN" keyword search to Firefox. This allows me to quickly and easily search MSN Search.
Comments (3)
Isn't that a little contradictory to and an MSN quick search to Firefox? If you want something with more customized content than google use the Yahoo! search engine. If your goal is to sell your soul and bow at the alter of Microsoft, why not use Internet Explorer? However, if your goal is to be a proponent for change in the world, I say use Firefox, and "Don't Back Down!"
(You like the tie-in?)
Posted by RichardBronosky | May 9, 2005 9:43 AM
I have to say that I'm having trouble following you, Richard. I rarely search anything other than Google - but occasionally I like to check MSN or Yahoo for comparison results (usually when I don't find what I need). Adding this sort of keyword search makes that seamless.
Posted by Chad Everett | May 9, 2005 9:51 AM
Indeed, switch to IE, where this function has existed since IE5.5 (remember the year 2000?). No, really I prefer Firefox marginally, but nice to give credit where it is due and likely to be denied...
Posted by Peter | April 11, 2006 1:59 AM