Manage Several Search Engines in Firefox Search

Here's a way to make the most of web searching through your Firefox browser.
 
Your search box at the top of your Firefox browser's navigation bar, offers a few alternative search engines with a click of the drop down menu.  As much as Google does a great job at web search, it is always wise to check other sources; especially since Google uses filter bubbles that cater and personalize your searches, which can be limiting.


Many sites that feature their own search, support this feature.  Anytime you visit a web site that supports this feature, the drop-down arrow in the search bar will be highlighted. Click on the drop down menu and select "Add       (name of search)     ".  Keep in mind, not every site that offers their own search will support this feature in Firefox, but check anyway.  I have about 16 useful search engines in my Firefox search bar.


A couple of sources that do support this is Answers.com, Creative Commons, Wikipedia, Sweetsearch, Wolfram/Alpha (Science/Math), KidRex (Children), Firefox Add-ons; just to name a few.


Practical Application:  Not only will this allow you to get more, varied results in your search, but it is easily accessed right in your browser.  Instead of going to the website, search it in your browser's search bar.