A search feature helps visitors easily find content on your website. Here's everything you need to know about implementing and optimizing website search functionality.

Available Search Options:

• Search Block
• Integrated search page URL
• Header search fields (in select version 7.0 templates)

Tips for Optimal Search Results:

• Use descriptive titles and descriptions
• Add accurate tags and categories
• Include relevant keywords in content
• Place search terms close together for better results

Indexed Content Areas:

• Text, Markdown, and Code blocks
• Image captions
• Quote block text
• Audio block titles
• Map block addresses
• Amazon product titles
• Collection items (blog posts, events, portfolio pages)
• Page titles and descriptions
• Gallery and album content
• Tags and categories

Using the Integrated Search Page: Simply add '/search' to your domain:

• yourdomain.com/search
• yourdomain.squarespace.com/search

Search Block Features:

• Can be added to any content area
• Option to search entire site or specific collections
• Real-time results updates
• Customizable design options

Header Search Bars (Version 7.0): Available in template families:

• Brine
• Farro
• Skye

Troubleshooting Tips:

1. Clear browser cache
2. Remove website and page passwords
3. Verify search terms exist in indexed content
4. Check for browser extension conflicts
5. Try incognito mode

Track search performance through Analytics to monitor visitor search behavior and optimize accordingly.

Remember:

• Unpublished content appears only when logged in
• Member site pages aren't indexed
• Past events may appear in results unless hidden
• Search results follow website-wide font and color settings

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