Setting up Search Alerts

What is the best way to do this, specifically if I want to track deals on the Google Pixel 5?

I can't seem to create an exact match search, so I keep getting alerts for random stuff, eg this travel sim deal that mentions all Pixel versions are compatible in its description. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/616175

Ideally I want to exact match a phrase that only appears in the deal title. Is this possible?

Comments

  • Just make sure you enclose your search term with quotation marks, then include the deal type

    "Pixel 5" type:ozbdeal

    instead of

    Pixel 5

    Up until this post I didn't have the type:ozbdeal though lol (Guess how I got notified about it…)

    • Yeah I've done enclosed in quotes. Funny enough it triggered for your response to this. I'll try the ozbdeal bit, but I think it still matches to the term anywhere in the deal, not necessarily the title

  • +1

    Try this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/%22pixel%205%22%20o…

    Basically, add double quotes around "pixel 5", add "option:titleonly" to search titles only, finally change the "All Nodes" dropdown to Deals.

    Edit: looks like the "type:ozbdeal" suggested by flipsticks above is the same as choosing All Nodes > Deals.

    • This looks like what I'm after. Thanks mate!

  • I’ve set up alerts for washing machines, and they never seem to work

    • Best to discuss in TWAM but looking at your account you've only added them last week and those specific washing machines haven't been posted as of yet.

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