SearchWP Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

WordPress search is fine for finding basic stuff on your website, but what if you’re using the Meta Box plugin and want to make extra information searchable? Meta Box is popular for creating custom fields, post types, and taxonomies, where you can store extra information for your posts and pages. They are super useful for […]

Over the years, we’ve learned that the default WordPress search barely scratches the surface of what users need. When visitors couldn’t find specific details in custom fields, it would leave them frustrated and they would eventually abandon our website. Custom fields are a useful WordPress feature for adding extra information to your site content. If […]

Imagine knowing exactly what your audience is looking for when they land on your page. This is where tracking what visitors search for on your WordPress site comes in handy. Tracking data removes guesswork and provides actionable information that can transform your website from good to great. Why is this so important? Because your site […]

If you have ever tried to find a specific product in an online store, but the website’s search just wasn’t helpful, then it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. That’s exactly how your visitors will feel when they visit your Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) store and can’t find what they’re looking […]

Building a successful online store isn’t just about listing products. It’s about choosing the right eCommerce plugin for WordPress. We’ve learned from experience that the eCommerce plugin you select can make or break your store. Now, we use Easy Digital Downloads across our partner brands for selling digital products, but we also understand that one […]

Over the years, we’ve noticed that a single search form for your website might not be enough, especially if you have many blog posts or products. Imagine being able to offer your visitors specialized search options. For instance, you can create a form to search specifically within your blog posts, another for product listings if […]