Graham Charlton says, “Users of site search are more likely to convert than the average user, so ecommerce sites should strive to produce the best possible experience. 

Here I’ve compiled a list of site search best practices, along with some excellent examples from retailers.

Search boxes and functionality

There’s more to search box and site search functionality than you may think.

The placement and design of search boxes can make a difference to usage, while the addition of certain features makes for a better search experience.

Make the search box easy to spot

The prominence of the search box on the page can influence the user’s decision to make use of it to find products.

Therefore, if site search is important to your site, the prominence and visibility of the search field should reflect this“.

24 best practice tips for ecommerce site search

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