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Google custom search image size
Most users of Google, use Google Images to search for pictures of a particular size. If you are also one of those people who use Google Images regularly, then you must have noticed a change. Yes, you are right, Google previously provided an option of ‘search by size’ to help you find images.
However, the custom search API uses a different set of parameters. If you rely upon Google Custom Search, then you should know whether your CSE makes use of both image search and web.
Tip: When you want to create a promotion, then you can also include a thumbnail image to make your promoted link stand out from the rest.
Check out this video to know more:

You can also create your own custom search engine using Expertrec which is a great alternative when your google custom search API .
Here are steps to create your own custom search that has no search limits.
- Go to expertrec custom search engine.
- Enter your website URL.
- Enter your website sitemap URL (this ensures all your webpages are crawled correctly).
- Wait for the crawl to complete.
- Code to the code section and add it to your website.
- Take live.
Add a search engine to your website at 9 USD per month