How to add search bar like imdb search?

Started by I_Love_Myself, 11-26-2015, 08:03:26

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I_Love_MyselfTopic starter

Hello Guys,

I have created a wordpress site and wanna add search bar like imdb. I wanna use search bar for my website newbielink:http://10starmovie.me/ [nonactive]. Right now i am using simple search bar. Hope you guys will help me.

Waiting for reply.

With Regards,
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mishraviplav7877

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To create a search function similar to IMDb, you can follow these steps:

1. Install a search plugin: Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and go to Plugins > Add New. Search for a search plugin that suits your needs. Some popular options are "WP Search" or "Relevanssi."

2. Install and activate the plugin: Once you've chosen a search plugin, click on the "Install Now" button, and then activate the plugin.

3. Configure plugin settings: After activation, you may need to configure the plugin settings. This often involves choosing which content types to include in the search and customizing the search results layout.

4. Add the search widget: Most search plugins come with a search widget that you can easily add to your site's sidebar or any widget-ready section. Visit the Appearance > Widgets page in your WordPress admin dashboard and drag the search widget to the desired location.

5. Customize the search bar: If you want to customize the appearance of the search bar, you can do so using CSS. You can either modify the existing CSS file of your theme or use a custom CSS plugin.

6. Test your search function: Save the changes and visit your website to test the search function. Try entering some keywords and see if the search bar fetches relevant results.


Here are some additional steps you can take to enhance the search functionality on your WordPress site:

1. Improve the search results relevance: Some search plugins allow you to fine-tune the search algorithm and improve the relevance of search results. Look for settings related to search weighting, fuzzy matching, or advanced search options to optimize the search results.

2. Add filters to the search results: Consider adding filters to help users refine their search results further. For example, if your website has different categories or tags, you can display filter options alongside the search results to allow users to narrow down their search based on specific criteria.

3. Implement an autocomplete feature: Autocomplete suggestions can make it easier for users to find what they're looking for by providing real-time suggestions as they type in the search bar. Certain search plugins offer built-in support for autocomplete functionality, or you can explore dedicated autocomplete plugins to implement this feature.

4. Create a custom search results page: Instead of using the default search results page provided by your theme or search plugin, you can create a custom search results template. This allows you to have more control over the layout and design of the search results page, making it more visually appealing and user-friendly.

5. Monitor search analytics: Many search plugins offer the ability to track search analytics, including popular search terms and unsuccessful searches. This information can help you understand what your users are looking for and make data-driven improvements to your website's content and search functionality.


I have utilized this addon for quite a long time. As a motion picture addict I utilize it constantly. Higlight content, rightclick, seek IMDB, done

Tragically it is not perfect with multiprocess so I have needed to handicap it. It would be ideal if you settle it.


astrologerdevanand

You will need to incorporate a search function into your website or application in order to include a search bar similar to IMDb. This can be accomplished by integrating a search engine like Elasticsearch or Apache Solr and programming languages like JavaScript, PHP, or Python.
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