Want to be more efficient in finding what you need?
In review of Experts-Exchange webinar, on April 12th, 2016 as we went over the best practices of how to find solutions, articles, and videos through the Experts Exchange advanced search functions.
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Find Solutions Fast with EE Advanced Search
1. Solved!
How to Find Solutions on
Experts-Exchange
Expedite your efforts by getting results relevant to your needs. In
this webinar, we’ll explain techniques you can use to quickly and
efficiently find your solutions.
2. What to Expect?
Part 1: A breakdown of Advanced Search Part 2: Content Types
1. Narrow by Keyword
1. Definition of a Solution
2. Narrow by Activity Timeframe 2.
How to sort by Videos
3. Narrow by Question Status 3.
How to sort by Articles
4. Narrow by Comment Count and Points 4. Review the
Question Wizard
5. Add Additional Topics
5. Review Live & Gigs
4. Keyword
The first step is to input your topic name under the
keyword field.
1. Ex: Type in Java
2. Check the option above under
“Question”
3. Ensure dropdowns summarize
“Include,” “All
these terms,” and “Any part.”
5. Activity Timeframe
The next step is to sort by relevancy. If you want more recent information on your topic, you can run a
query on all activity One Day, 7 Days, 30 Days, A Year, or simply input your own time frame in the
custom field.
6. Question Status
Now, you can select the authenticity of the question. If you wish to see data which has a verified
solution, you can specify that. From the drop down menu, choose “Solved.”
7. Comment Count & Points
If you are interested in the most popular solutions, for relevancy, you can arrow
down by comment count and points awarded.
8. Additional Topics
Maybe I want results beyond just Java. If that is the case, I can simplify those
other topics into one search by adding them here:
10. Definition of a Solution
1. We do not interpret a “solution” as anything someone
posted on the site.
2. We only interpret solutions as questions that were asked
by our members, responded to by our Experts, and (most
importantly) accepted by the asker.
3. For example - (http://goo.gl/OeyqMk)
11. Videos
Opposed to getting a solution, you can learn awesome skills as
well! If you wanted to learn a new skill for your position, you can
also search an ample amount of videos and articles by selecting
the options here:
12. Articles
Additionally, you can view the communities featured topics
through the their submitted articles. Similar to the Videos, you
can use the legend up top to sort Java topics by article.
Articles are not only submitted by an Expert, but reviewed,
revised, and published by our community leadership before it
meets your eyes. Another way we take strict measures to ensure
you are only getting the highest quality information.
Before we address all questions, I do also want to revisit your
options in case you cannot find your solution through the
knowledge base.
13. What if I can’t find a solution that meets my needs?
1. If you are having troubles finding a specific enough
solution, feel free to post your question here -
https://secure.experts-
exchange.com/askQuestion.jsp?taid=
2. All of our Multi-Users, as well as Premium and Plus
members, can post a customized question regarding any
issue that you are having trouble finding in the library of
solutions onsite, also known as our knowledgebase.
3. Please refer to our other webinar for more information on
the Question Wizard -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgtl5psq2s8
14. New Features & Updates
1. If you’re in need of urgent 1:1 assistance.
2. Allows you to work with a specialist 1 on 1 in real -time
and collaborate using our whiteboard feature.
3. Live is a pay-for service, but the first 5 minutes are
always FREE!
4. Available to Free, Plus, Premium, and Business
Memberships!
1. If you have a sizeable project that you feel would
benefit from the guidance of an IT consultant, you
can surely post your project here under Gigs.
2. By clicking on “Create a Project,” Gigs by Experts
Exchange helps you get incredible results by
connecting with the best that the tech industry has
to offer.
3. You can specify the details of the project, which
skills you prefer of a consultant, your budget, and
most importantly the deadline!
Live -
Gigs -
15. Where to go if you need help
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