How to increase website engagement with search
Blog post from Elastic
Effective website search functionality is crucial for enhancing user engagement, conversion rates, and customer loyalty, as visitors often rely on search to find specific products, services, or information. A quality search experience includes features like typo tolerance, autocomplete suggestions, synonym recognition, filtering, and curated results, which help meet high user expectations. Elastic provides a robust backend with Elasticsearch, web crawling, precision tuning, and a comprehensive suite of APIs to support these functionalities. Additionally, analyzing user search behavior offers valuable insights into consumer trends, aiding in the refinement of search solutions and the development of new offerings. Elastic's tools, including premade analytics dashboards and Kibana's visualization capabilities, empower businesses to optimize their search experiences, contributing to overall website success.