Firefox Tip: Smart Keywords

You might already know about Firefox's custom keywords, which let you assign keywords to your favorite sites through the Bookmark Manager. But even more convenient is the ability to quick-search Web sites by..

typing a short keyword followed by a search term into the address bar. Just right-click on a site's search bar and select Add a Keyword for this Search…. For more detailed shortcuts, set up your bookmark manually with the %s variable in the site's URL. Firefox replaces that variable with whatever you type after the keyword.