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Search functionality is essential for any user-friendly website. WordPress inherently includes search capabilities, which can be accessed by adding specific query parameters to a site’s URL. However, Avada offers advanced search features through the versatile Avada Search Element, enabling precise control and customization.

Following on a previous article detailing how to add search functionality to the website header, this article provides a thorough overview of utilizing this powerful element within Avada to improve your website’s engagement.

Overview

Why Is Search Functionality Important?

WordPress search functionality is essential because it plays a crucial role in enhancing the user experience by providing an efficient way for visitors to find specific content. Without a search feature, users are left to navigate numerous pages, which can be time-consuming and frustrating, leading to an increased bounce rate. A website search option streamlines this process, allowing users to access the information they need quickly.

Additionally, search functionality can help increase engagement. When users can quickly locate relevant content, they are more likely to explore the site’s offerings, thereby deepening their interaction and engagement. This not only improves a website’s usability but also contributes to customer retention and conversion rates, as satisfied users are more likely to stay longer and return.

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Search is also a powerful tool for website owners to understand user behavior. By analyzing search queries (using Google Analytics or third-party WordPress plugins), site administrators can identify popular content, spot trends, and optimize the website. This data-driven insight helps improve content strategy, ensuring that the website continues to meet the needs and interests of its audience.

Finally, search functionality is a crucial accessibility feature, especially for large websites with extensive content. It ensures that users, regardless of their familiarity with the site structure, can easily find what they’re looking for. This makes the website more inclusive and user-friendly, which is vital for a positive and lasting impression.

Introduction to The Avada Search Element

The Avada Search Element allows users to add a customizable search bar anywhere on their website easily—be it headers, footers, or directly within page content. With this tool, users can significantly enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick and efficient navigation.

Avada Search Element Example

The Search Element features an array of customizable options organized into three primary tabs: the General Tab, the Design Tab, and the Extras Tab.

General Tab Options

  • Search Results Content – Determines the scope of the search. Leaving this field blank searches all content; however, users can specify content types, such as portfolio items, to narrow the search results.
  • Include Terms – Select one or more terms to which the search results should be limited to or leave blank for all.
  • Exclude Terms – Select one or more terms to exclude from search results or leave blank to exclude none.
  • Enable Live Search – Turn on to enable live search results on the menu search field and other fitting search forms.
  • Live Search Minimal Character Count – Set the minimal character count to trigger the live search (1-20).
  • Live Search Number of Posts – Controls the number of posts that should be displayed as search result suggestions (5-500).
  • Live Search Display Featured Image – Turn on to display the featured image of each live search result (Yes/No).

  • Live Search Display Post Type – Turn on to display the post type of each live search result (Yes/No).
  • Limit Search to Post Titles – Turn on to limit the search to post titles only (Yes/No).
  • Search for WooCommerce SKUs – Turn on to also search for WooCommerce product SKUs. This will only work if products have been added to the search results website content (Yes/No).
  • Placeholder – Customizable placeholder inside the search bar to guide users.
  • Element Visibility – Choose to show or hide the element on small, medium, or large screens. You can choose more than one at a time. Each of the 3 sizes has a custom width setting on the Responsive tab in the Global Options.

Design Tab Options

  • Search Form Design – Controls the design of the search form (Classic/Clean).

  • Height – Controls the height of the form input field. Enter value including CSS unit (px, em, rem), ex: 50px.

  • Field Background Color – Controls the background color of the search field.
  • Field Font Size – Controls the size of the search field text. Enter value including any valid CSS unit, ex: 16px.

  • Field Text Color – Controls the color of the search text in the field.
  • Field Border Size – Controls the border size of the search field.
  • Field Border Color – Controls the border color of the search field.
  • Field Border Color On Focus – Controls the border color of the search input field when it is focused.
  • Field Border Radius – Controls the border radius of the search input field. It also works if the border size is set to 0 in pixels (0-50px).

  • Live Results Background Color – Controls the background color of live search results.
  • Link Color – Controls the link color of the live search results.
  • Meta Color – Controls the meta color of the live search results.
  • Live Results Container Height – Controls the height of the live results container.
  • Scrollbar – Turn on enable scroll for live search results (Custom/Hidden).

  • Live Results Border Size – Controls the border size of the live results.
  • Live Results Border Color – Controls the border color of the live search results.
  • Margin – Enter values including any valid CSS unit, ex: 4%.

Extras Tab Options

  • Animation Type – Select the type of animation to use on the Avada Search Element.
  • None
  • Bounce
  • Fade
  • Flash
  • Rubberband
  • Shake
  • Slide
  • Slide Short
  • Zoom
  • Flip Vertically
  • Flip Horizontally
  • Light Speed
  • Reveal With Color

Summary

The Avada Search Element significantly enriches website usability by making content easily accessible. Its extensive customization options ensure that any website can offer a tailored, efficient search experience.

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