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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 […]

How to add Meta Box fields to WordPress search

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 […]

How to Add Custom Fields Search in WordPress

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 […]

How to track searches on your WordPress site

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 […]

How to make EDD products searchable in WordPress

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 […]

How to add multiple search forms to WordPress

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 […]

Imagine your visitors are searching for something on your website. They type in a word, but the website uses a different word for the same thing, and users get no results. It can be annoying, right? This happens with WordPress search. The default search is okay, but it is not very smart about words that […]

How to add a search bar in WordPress

Having a search bar on your WordPress website is a helpful feature that allows visitors to find the content they’re looking for in a few seconds. Unfortunately, not every WordPress theme has a search bar by default. And it might be challenging to figure out how to add it if you’re a beginner.  But there […]

How to customize WordPress search widget

Let’s be honest, the default WordPress search widget isn’t exactly a powerhouse and not that great at finding content. If you want to help your customers find what they need faster, then you need to customize your site’s search widget. This provides a better user experience and encourages your visitors to spend more time on […]

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