Updated Articles

  1. Use indexed fields well

    Review the search fields being used and how you're using them in your articles.
  2. Use search settings

    Begin your search overhaul by reviewing all the available search settings and how you're using them.
  3. Optimize search intro

    We're often asked how people can optimize--or dial in--their search results. This is a multi-step process. First: we only recommend tweaking your search weights or other settings once you have some concrete, specific examples to test with. Optim...
  4. Search field weights

    Change your search weights to tell our search relevance algorithm which fields are most important and should rank results higher.
  5. Preview field weight changes

    Use a few test words or phrases in the Preview field weight changes section and run a search before and after making changes to review how those changes impact your search results.
  6. Search fields New

    Control which article fields factor into your autosuggest and full search results.
  7. Search look and feel

  8. Customize the search "No Results" message

    Learn how to use the Customize Text Tool to change the No results found message on your search results page.
  9. Change your search bar placeholder

    Learn how you can change the placeholder text displayed in your search bar.
  10. Set up search

    While you can change search settings at any time, if you're setting search up in a new knowledge base, we recommend following this approach: Edit the General settings . Edit any default text you'd like. Adjust the search Fine tuning . ...