How to Search CrackBerry.com

3CISSBB · Thread Author #1 07-21-2009, 01:51 PM

So I decided to put this tutorial together so new members could familiarize themselves with the site and learn how to use it more effectively, and so existing members could link to it when dealing with someone in a thread.

So, without further delay, here goes:

At the top of every page on CrackBerry.com, there is a bar (header if you will) that will include functions ranging from UserCP (user control panel) to log out.

On this header, you will also find the 'Search Forums' menu. This is where you will enter your search term and the criteria you want to search. It also includes an advanced search link at the bottom.

Once you enter the search term and hit 'Go', CrackBerry.com will then send this query to the database and search for whatever you typed in the search box. It is very simple and straight forward. If, after searching you don't find any answers, browse the first page of threads in your device's section and look for similar posts/threads that may or may not have something/anything to do with what you're looking for. For instance, if you have a problem or question about BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), look for any posts/threads that contain the keywords: BBM, blackbery messenger, messenger, IM etc and browse through there to see if it might be a related issue being discussed by others.

This method eliminates the clutter of members posting 1,000+ threads on subjects that have already been discussed or addressed.

I have included a link to a video demonstrating how to use the search feature.

Other searches and features such as contacting members or searching specific threads or forums can be done as well.

For a thread search:

For a specific forum search:

I hope this helps, and I will be revising this with more details as time goes on but I wanted to put something together for members right now.

Thanks, and happy hunting.

Here is another thread on searching as well.

PooThrowingMonkey · #2 07-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Wow! Very nice and to the point!

GooTz66 · #3 07-21-2009, 02:00 PM

Nice job but DriftDevil made a thread on this last month, but I guess the more the better. Link in my sig if you havent seen his.

aristile · #4 07-21-2009, 02:31 PM

Yep, I have a link to that one in my signature.

3CISSBB · Thread Author #5 07-21-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aristile

Yep, I have a link to that one in my signature.

Yea, I just now saw the thread. It was well done. Guess I can delete/ask MOD to remove this thread.

PooThrowingMonkey · #6 07-21-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3CISSBB

Yea, I just now saw the thread. It was well done. Guess I can delete/ask MOD to remove this thread.

Nah! I wouldn't. Like someone said earlier, the more the merrier.

pkcable · #7 07-21-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3CISSBB

Yea, I just now saw the thread. It was well done. Guess I can delete/ask MOD to remove this thread.

This thread can serve as a gateway to the other thread.

We can leave it open also for search related discussions too.

http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...n-w-pix-242294

aristile · #8 07-21-2009, 03:06 PM

Congrats on the sticky!

P.S. Thanks PK!!

fatboy97 · #9 07-21-2009, 04:16 PM

Congratulations on making Sticky status.... this is a good thread to have around.

Brollic · #10 07-22-2009, 12:55 AM

nice to have this im still new to this website and sometimes get lost finding certain topics... heck sometimes i cant even find the ones i post on or the threads i begin... sad i know

... but now i can navigate

aristile · #11 07-22-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brollic

nice to have this im still new to this website and sometimes get lost finding certain topics... heck sometimes i cant even find the ones i post on or the threads i begin... sad i know

... but now i can navigate

If you click on your name in the forum post, there is a drop down menu that shows up and it will allow you to "See all posts made by ...". You can actually do that for any member.