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How to make WordPress search in post content

One of the most common questions we get from WordPress users is how to make their site search more accurate. It might be challenging for your site visitors to find what they’re looking for if you have a lot of posts. The default WordPress search has limited capabilities. It would ignore important information that might […]

How to customize your WooCommerce product search

Remember the last time you couldn’t find something on an online store, even though you knew it was there? That’s exactly what your customers experience with WooCommerce’s default search. Many store owners think that the basic WooCommerce search is enough for their online store. However, it has limited search capabilities. That’s why customizing product search […]

Ways to improve WordPress search

Are your website visitors getting lost on your WordPress site, all because they can’t find what they’re looking for? A frustrating search experience is a surefire way to drive users away, impacting engagement, conversions, and ultimately sales. The default WordPress search, while functional on the surface, often falls short for websites with a lot of […]

How to track the most popular search keywords in WordPress

Understanding which keywords your visitors use on your WordPress site is like having a direct line to their thoughts. Instead of guessing what content to create next or which products to sell, you can see exactly what your audience is looking for, and deliver exactly what they need. It also helps you improve user experience […]

How to use Boolean search to exclude content from WordPress search

The default WordPress search is functional for most sites, but often shows irrelevant results. It can be tricky to get it to only show the content you really want users to see, especially when you need to exclude certain types of content from the results. Imagine a user searching for “advanced WordPress performance tips” on your site, but they are not interested in […]

How to fix WooCommerce product search not working

If you have a WooCommerce store and have thousands of products, then you’d want your website search to work without any trouble, But what if it doesn’t? It’s an absolute nightmare for any eCommerce website owner. The main problem is that there are several possible reasons that can cause the product search to not work. […]

How to add a WordPress search bar with shortcode

One of the most common questions we get from our readers is if it’s possible to add a search bar to specific pages or posts using shortcodes.  Typically, a search bar on a WordPress site is in the site navigation menu or in the sidebar. But using shortcodes lets you place a search bar right […]

How to include WordPress form submissions in search results

If you collect feedback, reviews, and other information through forms, then you can make this data searchable on your WordPress site. Unfortunately, WordPress’s default search function doesn’t include form data. This means that valuable information is essentially hidden from users. But with SearchWP, you can easily include form submissions in the search process. Whether you’re […]

How to limit search to only posts in WordPress

If you’ve been running a WordPress blog for a long time, then your site’s search results can be cluttered with everything from media files to pages, making it hard for readers to find the blog posts they were looking for. Sadly, WordPress doesn’t come with a built-in option to filter site searches. You’d have to […]

How to search in category in WooCommerce

Helping customers find what they’re actually looking for can skyrocket your sales and improve customer retention. However, that’s easier said than done if you have thousands of products and categories on your WooCommerce store. So, what’s the solution? Allow your visitors to search in categories. By restricting the search to a specific category, you can […]

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