Why is the @ character ignored in search queries?

kery | Apr 09, 2010 | Comments 5

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Atul Arora from Fremont, CA asks: “Any reason why Google search does not treat the @ symbol differently given the rise of Twitter? For example, @mattcutts and mattcutts give me the same results.” Recorded on April 23, 2009.

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  1. TobinEloy says:
    April 9, 2010 at 4:28 am

    I would love to see more symbol support in search results. Whether it’s for the use case mentioned above, or when looking for code related stuff such as, say, $_POST.

  2. svtuition says:
    April 9, 2010 at 5:19 am

    Thanks dear matt , I am thinking to ask but you have given answer before asking

  3. 72gibson says:
    April 9, 2010 at 5:48 am

    Matt is solid

  4. FotoZone says:
    April 9, 2010 at 5:54 am

    when matt cutts in spanish video ? xD

  5. rustybrick says:
    April 9, 2010 at 5:59 am

    That is an excellent question.

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