Advanced Guide: Adding Site Search Functionality for Better User Experience
Searches help your visitors discover content efficiently. Here's how to implement and optimize site search functionality:
Search Options Available
- Search Block: Add customizable search fields to any page
- Search Page URL: Access via yoursite.com/search
- Header Search Bar: Available in specific version 7.0 templates (Brine, Farro, Skye)
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Indexed Content
- Pages: Titles, descriptions (v7.0)
- Text blocks, Markdown blocks, and Code blocks
- Collection items (blog posts, events, portfolio pages)
- Gallery pages (v7.0): Image titles, descriptions, tags
- Album pages (v7.0): Track titles
- Tags and categories
- Image captions and file names
Optimizing Search Results
- Use descriptive titles and descriptions
- Add relevant tags and categories
- Include keyword-rich content
- Place search terms close together in content
- Ensure content is published and accessible
Important Notes
- Noindex pages and unlinked content are searchable
- Draft content appears only when logged in
- Member site pages aren't indexed
- Past events may appear in results
- Search results follow site's font and color settings
Troubleshooting Tips
- Clear browser cache
- Remove site-wide and page passwords
- Verify search terms are in indexed areas
- Try different browsers or incognito mode
- Disable browser extensions
Track search performance through the Search Query panel in Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve content discovery.
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