How to ensure search works properly

Use steps below to check if extension is configured and work in your store properly.

Required steps to configure the core search options

Check Search engine

Navigate to Search engine configuration section and use the Check the search engine status button to check your engine status. You should see a successful work notification message.
Review Search indexes

Navigate to the Search indexes and review which indexes are enabled, as well as the attributes and additional options used in them.

At least one index must be active and indexed. If you made any changes, be sure to perform a reindex afterward.
Configure query handling and processing

Navigate to the Query handling and processing section and check options for wildcard searches, automatic keyword replacements, and search logic configurations if they match your requirements.
Improve results ranking

Use Products boost rules or Search weight changes to modify items ranking in search results.
Check Autocomplete

Navigate to Search autocomplete section and check which search indexes shown in autocomplete dropdown and which appearance it should have.

In the Autocomplete base configuration section check status for Enable fast mode option. It can speeds up autocomplete search, but increases the indexing time of the search index.

Use the steps below to fine-tune the extension and improve the relevance and accuracy of your search results.

Check Spell correction

Make sure that the Search Spell Correction options are enabled and in use.
Manage Synonyms and Stopwords

Add Synonyms and Stopwords to expand search results.
Configure Landing pages

Create a set of Landing pages to create convenient hubs for your most important products.
Check Search results

Use the Search results validator to check the visibility of the product in the search results and their accuracy.
Analyze your searches

Analyze your searches with our Efficiency reports and build flexible search policies to boost your store capabilities to the top.