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Track your packages

Track your UPS, FedEx, or USPS packages by typing the tracking number directly into the search box. The results will show you the status of your shipment.

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Discover local business

To find a store, restaurant or other business in a given neighborhood, enter the type of business and the location and we'll deliver a list of nearby places, along with a map, reviews and contact info. If you don't include the location in your search, we'll just find locations close to you.

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Search within a specific site

Precede your query with site: if you know you want your answer from within a specific site or type of site (.org, .edu). For example: site:edu or site:nytimes.com.

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Search “op-ed site:nytimes.com”

Use descriptive words

The more unique the word, the more likely you are to get relevant results. So [celebrity ringtones] is probably better than [celebrity sounds]. Keep in mind though, that even if the word has the correct meaning, if it's not the one most people use, it may not match the pages you need.

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Search by location

Add a zip code to the end of any place search like barbecue ribs and get results showing the nearest rib joints, along with phone numbers, a map, and even reviews. If you don't include your zip code, we may suggest places near you.

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Search “barbecue ribs 35201”

Shop and compare

Use the "Shopping" link on the left panel on the results page to shop for products and compare prices across the web.

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