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Dave and Malou Announcement, Published 5 November 2026

Dave & Malou Guide: the Art of Historical Research – Getting More Out of Google!

Ever wondered how to get more out of Google Search? You might be surprised by just how much you can do with a few simple search tricks!

We're often asked how we find information when researching history, tracking down old photographs, uncovering newspaper articles or following the trail of people, places and events from the past.

Well, we've put together something we think you'll find incredibly useful!

Introducing our Complete Google Search Guide – a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide packed with practical tips, tricks, shortcuts and advanced search operators to help you find exactly what you're looking for.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

Find more accurate and relevant search results. Track down historical photographs and images. Locate old newspaper articles and original documents. Research people, families, places and historical events. Exclude unwanted websites and irrelevant results. Use Google's advanced search operators to uncover information you might otherwise miss.

Whether you're a family history researcher, local history enthusiast, student, or simply someone who loves a good online investigation, there's something in this guide for you.

We've included plenty of practical examples, starting with simple shortcuts and working through to some of Google's more powerful search techniques.

You might even discover a few tricks you never knew existed!

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GOOGLE SEARCH GUIDE (PDF)

Simply click the link below to open or download your copy:

https://thedavemalouchannel.com/assets/pdf/Dave_Malou_Google_Search_Guide.pdf

We hope it helps you with your next research project. And remember, sometimes the most interesting discoveries are hiding just a few clicks away!

Happy searching!

Davℯ & ℳalou

Additional Resources

Our new How-To Guides and Document Library is available at:

https://thedavemalouchannel.com/documents

We will be updating this library regularly with new guides, resources and instructional materials. We encourage you to check back periodically for the latest additions and updates.

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