ULost Web Directory

Directory Search Implemented
04/22/2006 10:43:49 - by Ken Richards

We have a rudimentary search in place which will allow you to perform a search of categories and links in the directory. It's not as powerful as we would like, but it will definitely server the purpose over the short run.

The search allows you to perform a keyword search by typing a series of keywords into the search bar. You can search for individual words or phrases of multiple words by enclosing the keywords within double quotes.

We have also implemented a feature where you can require or forbid words in the search results similar to what Google is doing. By placing a plus (+) in front of a keyword, you can tell the search that the word must exist in the result. Conversely, you can place a minus (-) in front of a word to tell the search that the word must not occur in the results.

The search will look for matching words in both the title and short description of the category and link. There is also a link to Help on Searching which will explain the various searching options. This will provide visitors with two ways to find what they are looking for.

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