USING KEYWORDS
When searching
for images using keywords, use singular forms of the words
whenever possible and use very general terms for maximum search
results. Remember, the more specific the terms, the more narrow
the results. Human beings enter keywords for images and each
individual will describe an image differently. Keeping this
in mind, entering a broad range of keywords will deliver the
maximum potential results and assist you greatly in finding
the image you are looking for.
The following
features will further assist you in narrowing your results
to the images that you require:
“ALL” – This
is the default setting and search results will be limited to
images containing all of the keywords entered. This allows
you to limit your search to more specific results, but also
may preclude some images that do not contain all of the keywords.
Using very general terms will produce search results that may
assist greatly in finding images that are appropriate for your
requirements.
“ANY” – Using
this feature allows you to search a number of keywords at once
and results will include all images which contain at least
one of the keywords entered. This is recommended for broad
searches where you are looking for many image ideas and concepts
to choose from.
“EXACT
PHRASE” – This option limits search results to
images that contain an exact phrase of keywords such as an
expression or figure of speech, etc. As the keywording of images
is somewhat subjective, this option should only be used when
there is a very specific image that you are seeking that contains
a phrase like “spring cleaning” or “pick
of the litter” and it is likely that our staff would
have entered this exact phrase to describe an image.
CATEGORY
SEARCHES
Use the “category
selection” feature to refine your search to only those
images that are likely to be found in the specific category
chosen. As this feature works in conjunction with the keywords,
not entering any keywords will show all images that have been
classified into the selected category. As the category selection
is designed for advanced searches, entering keywords will produce
results that will be limited to images found in this category
only. Keywords will be searched only within the selected category
of images until the category selection is changed or “Select
All Categories” is chosen to search the entire site .
IMPORTANT:
When starting a new search, always reset the category to either “Select
All Categories” or to the new category in which you wish
to search within. If you do not select a new category or go
back to “Search All Categories, then your results will
continue to be limited to the category selected for the previous
search.
FREE IMAGE
SEARCH ASSISTANCE
If you need
help finding the images that you require, give our staff a
call and we will be happy to offer personal assistance for
all of your image needs at no charge or obligation. As hundreds
of new images are added monthly, there may be images that suit
your requirements that are not yet uploaded to the site. Free
assistance from our friendly staff can identify potential images
that you require that are not presently on the site and provide
them to you in a timely fashion.
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