The website search feature enables visitors to find content easily through multiple options: Search Block, Search Page URL, and built-in header search fields (in select version 7.0 templates).

How Search Works Search effectiveness depends on content quality. For best results:

• Use descriptive titles and descriptions
• Add relevant tags and categories
• Include keyword-rich content
• Place search terms close together within content

Searchable Content The following content is indexed:

• Text, Markdown, and Code blocks
• Image captions
• Quote blocks
• Audio titles
• Map addresses
• Amazon product titles
• Collection items (blog posts, events, portfolio items)
• Product details
• Video elements
• Tags and categories

Search Implementation Methods

1. Built-in Search Page

• Access via yourdomain.com/search
• Searches entire website content
• Can be linked from navigation or buttons

2. Search Block

• Add to any content area
• Can target specific collections
• Supports real-time results
• Customizable styling options

3. Header Search Bars (Version 7.0)

• Available in Brine, Farro, and Skye templates
• Integrated into site design
• Easily accessible to visitors

Troubleshooting Tips If search isn't working properly:

• Clear browser cache
• Remove site and page passwords
• Verify content is properly indexed
• Check that search terms exist in content
• Try different browsers or incognito mode

Track search performance through the Website Search Queries menu in Analytics.

Note: Member site pages and content within JavaScript/CSS tags are not indexed. Search results are sorted by relevance rather than chronologically.

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