Adding search functionality to your site helps visitors find content easily. Here's how to implement and optimize search features effectively:

Search Options Available

• Search Block (customizable search field)
• Integrated search page URL (/search)
• Header search fields (version 7.0 templates only)

Optimizing Search Results

1. Add descriptive content:

• Clear titles and descriptions
• Relevant tags and categories
• Keyword-rich content
• Precise excerpts

2. Indexed Content Types:

• Text, Markdown, and Code Blocks
• Image captions
• Quote Blocks
• Audio Block titles
• Map Block addresses
• Collection items (blog posts, events, products)
• Page titles and descriptions
• Gallery and Album content

Using Search Features

Search Block:

• Add to any content area
• Customize search scope
• Enable real-time results
• Style to match site design

Integrated Search Page:

• Access via yourdomain.com/search
• Searches all site content
• Add to navigation or links

Header Search (v7.0):

• Available in Brine, Farro, and Skye templates
• Integrated into site design

Troubleshooting Tips

If search results aren't working:

1. Clear browser cache
2. Remove site-wide passwords
3. Check content is properly indexed
4. Verify search terms exist in content
5. Test in different browsers

Track search performance using the Site Search Queries panel in Squarespace Analytics.

Note: Events may not appear chronologically in results, and past events can be hidden but will affect Events page display. Member-only sites and unpublished content have special search considerations.

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