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commonsinabox.org - Documentation on implementing search

Added by Boone Gorges over 11 years ago. Updated over 8 years ago.

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Hey Scott. Can I ask you to set up some documentation on commonsinabox.org related to implementing search in Commons In A Box installations? Roughly, I'm looking for something like the following:

- A note stating how Commons In A Box doesn't have any search turned on by default, because the ideal strategy for implementing search in WP/BP differs greatly from case to case
- List a few options for setting up search:
- The default WP search widget will only search WP content (posts and pages)
- Something like a Google Custom Search engine https://www.google.com/cse/ You can set up an account, and then use a WP text widget to place the search box where you'd like it. Here's a tutorial: http://www.netmagazine.com/tutorials/implement-google-custom-search-wordpress Alternatively, there are plugins to help you get started: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-custom-search/ It's worth pointing out that the free-as-in-beer CSE displays ads, and that you're somewhat limited in customization options. (This is the option we use on CAC.)
- A real search engine, such as Solr or Sphinx. These are external systems that need external support (from IT for example), but they're infinitely customizable, and keep all of your search in-house (rather than farming out to a third party like Google). There are WP plugins to help integrate: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/search.php?q=solr http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-sphinx-plugin/

Please feel free to set up a stub to begin with, and leave space for the stuff you're not sure about. Ray or I can jump in to help with the nitty-gritty.

Thanks!

Actions #1

Updated by scott voth over 11 years ago

Hi Boone/Ray - I created a page on CBOX - http://commonsinabox.org/implementing-search-functionality

I noticed that the Google search plugin we use on CAC conflicts with CBOX's slider (stops it from sliding), and have noted in the post. Should we suggest a better alternative?

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Updated by Boone Gorges over 11 years ago

Thanks for getting this up, Scott - it's a great start. I'm going to make a few edits in the next couple of days.

Good catch on the Google Search plugin. I'll have a look at that too, unless someone beats me to it. There must be a JS issue - someone should check Firebug.

Actions #3

Updated by scott voth over 11 years ago

It would be great to make this documentation available soon, since CBOX members have been asking about adding search functionality to their sites. Thanks!

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Updated by Boone Gorges over 11 years ago

It looks like it's available already? Or are you talking about a specific piece of documentation you were hoping I'd add?

Actions #5

Updated by Boone Gorges over 8 years ago

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