Add Search Features to Your Site: Complete Guide
Site search increases content discoverability by allowing visitors to find information quickly. Here's how to implement and optimize search functionality:
Search Implementation Options
- Search Block: Add a customizable search field to any page
- Built-in Search Page: Access via yourdomain.com/search
- Header Search Bar: Available in select Version 7.0 templates (Brine, Farro, Skye)
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Indexed Content Types
- Text, Markdown, and Code Blocks
- Image captions
- Quote Blocks
- Audio titles
- Map addresses
- Amazon item titles
- Collection items (blog posts, events, portfolio pages)
- Product details
- Video items
- Tags and categories
- Page titles and descriptions
- Gallery and album content
Optimizing Search Results
- Use descriptive titles and descriptions
- Add relevant tags and categories
- Include keyword-rich content
- Write clear excerpts
- Use specific search terms for better results
Important Notes
- Noindex tags and [no links] content are included in site search
- Unpublished content appears only when logged in
- Member site pages are not indexed
- Search results are sorted by relevance
- Past events may appear in results unless hidden
Troubleshooting Tips
- Clear browser cache
- Remove site-wide passwords
- Verify search terms exist in indexed content
- Try different browsers or incognito mode
- Disable browser extensions
Search styling follows site-wide font and color settings. Track visitor searches through the Site Search Queries panel in analytics.
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