How can I implement search in a WordPress website?

Question:

Hi, I have a self-hosted WordPress website that I’d like to implement some sort of search option on. My website is one where people can find a certain product, or have their product listed. I need something that allows them to search by STATE and NAME OF PRODUCT, that would then list the products for them. Can someone who has experience tell me how I would go about finding a plug in or a theme that might already implement this? Thanks.

Answer:

WordPress already has a search field. You can drag it into your sidebar on the Appearance: Widget screen. However, it’s kinda sucky because it returns too many results. I think it uses “and” between words.

Google Custom Search Plugin will give you a search engine on your site that works just like Google search, only it searches your blog and displays results just like the SERPS. You can use the same search operators, too. That’s a good thing because many people are already familiar with it.

WordPress Custom Fields Search gives you the kind of searching capabilities I think you’re looking for, but it might be more work to set up.

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