This one little bookmarklet gets used every day in my world

Ever wished you could quickly search within a specific website without navigating to their search function? Or maybe you want to see what pages from your own site are indexed in Google? We’ve got the perfect solution for you.

What This Bookmarklet Does

Our Site Search bookmarklet is a simple one-click tool that:

• Performs instant site-specific searches on any website you’re currently browsing
• Shows you indexed pages from Google for any domain
• Finds specific content within any site using Google’s powerful search capabilities
• Saves time by eliminating the need to manually type “site:” searches

Perfect for SEO professionals, content creators, researchers, and anyone who frequently searches within specific websites.

How It Works

When you click the bookmarklet while on any website, it:

1. Automatically detects the current domain you’re browsing
2. Prompts you to enter your search terms
3. Opens a new tab with a Google search using the format: site:domain.com your search terms

Installation Instructions

Method 1: Drag and Drop (Easiest)

1. Show your bookmarks bar if it’s not visible:
   • Chrome/Edge: Press Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+B (Mac)
   • Firefox: Press Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+B (Mac)
   • Safari: Go to View > Show Favorites Bar
2. Drag this link to your bookmarks bar: [Site Search](javascript:(function(){var domain=window.location.hostname;var query=prompt(“Enter your search phrase:”);if(query!==null){window.open(‘https://www.google.com/search?q=site:’+encodeURIComponent(domain)+’ ‘+encodeURIComponent(query));}})();)

Method 2: Manual Creation

If the drag-and-drop method doesn’t work, follow these steps:

1. Right-click your bookmarks bar and select “Add page” or “New bookmark”
2. Fill in the bookmark details:
   • Name: Site Search (or whatever you prefer)
   • URL: Copy and paste this entire code:
   javascript:(function(){var domain=window.location.hostname;var query=prompt("Enter your search phrase:");if(query!==null){window.open('https://www.google.com/search?q=site:'+encodeURIComponent(domain)+' '+encodeURIComponent(query));}})();
3. Save the bookmark

Method 3: Import via Bookmark Manager

1. Open your browser’s bookmark manager:
   • Chrome: Menu > Bookmarks > Bookmark manager
   • Firefox: Menu > Library > Bookmarks > Manage bookmarks
   • Safari: Bookmarks > Edit Bookmarks
2. Create a new bookmark with the details from Method 2

How to Use the Bookmarklet

1. Navigate to any website you want to search
2. Click the “Site Search” bookmark in your bookmarks bar
3. Enter your search terms in the popup dialog
4. Hit OK and watch as a new tab opens with your site-specific Google search results

Practical Use Cases

For Website Owners & SEO Professionals

• Check indexation: See which of your pages Google has indexed
• Monitor keyword presence: Find pages that mention specific keywords
• Competitive analysis: Quickly search competitor sites for specific topics
• Content audits: Locate pages with outdated information or specific terms

For Researchers & Content Creators

• Deep dive research: Find specific information within authoritative sites
• Fact checking: Quickly search news sites or official sources
• Content inspiration: See how other sites cover similar topics

For General Users

• Shopping: Find specific products on e-commerce sites
• Troubleshooting: Search support sites for specific error messages
• Academic research: Search specific educational institutions or journals

Why This Beats Regular Site Search

Many websites have poor internal search functions, but Google has likely indexed their content comprehensively. This bookmarklet leverages Google’s superior search capabilities while limiting results to your target site.

Benefits over built-in site search:

• More comprehensive results
• Better search algorithm
• Finds content even if the site’s search is broken
• Works on every website, even those without search functions

Pro Tips

• Leave the search blank and just hit OK to see all indexed pages from the current domain
• Use specific keywords to find exactly what you’re looking for
• Combine with Google search operators like quotes for exact phrases
• Works great for finding contact pages: Search for “contact” or “about”

Troubleshooting

Bookmarklet not working?

• Make sure you copied the entire JavaScript code
• Try creating the bookmark manually instead of dragging
• Check that JavaScript is enabled in your browser

No search dialog appearing?

• Your browser might be blocking popups – check your popup settings
• Try clicking the bookmarklet again

Technical Details

This bookmarklet uses vanilla JavaScript and:

• Automatically detects the current domain using window.location.hostname
• Properly encodes search terms to handle special characters
• Opens results in a new tab so you don’t lose your place

The code is lightweight, secure, and works across all modern browsers.

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Ready to supercharge your site searches? Install the bookmarklet now and experience the power of instant, Google-powered site search on any website you visit!

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