Tips for Using the Internet
May 6th, 2005

Internet Search Engines

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TODL recommends:

-Google
-Yahoo
-MSN
-Lycos
-AltaVista

Searching Tips:

-Start with a general description of what you are looking for (i.e. ‘armoire’)

-If you get too many search results, add descriptive words to narrow your search (i.e. ‘French country armoire’)

-If you want only those websites that are manufacturers or dealers that discount and service the design industry, add terms like ‘trade only’ or ‘to the trade only’ or ‘wholesale’ to your keywords

Design Industry Directories & Guides

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TODL recommends:

DesignGuide.com	HDMag.com
InteriorDesign.net	HomePortfolio.com
FurnitureToday.net	ISDesignNet.com

Design Industry Specification Databases

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TODL.com

TectonicNetworks.com

For more architectural and construction guides, try:

Sweets.com

ArCat.com