Overview

Search extension for Magento 2, launched by Mageplaza, is a perfect solution that improves your search system. Our Search extension brings the most benefits for your customer in terms of finding a preferred product. The relevant search results will be shown immediately after the customer enters the first letter of the product name. Thus, this extension helps save your customers time, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your sales increase definitely.

Mageplaza Search for Magento 2 User Guide will provide detailed instructions to know How to use on the frontend and How to Configure on the backend.

Note:

• This extension can be used in multiple stores.
• All stores will be configured under Default Configuration.
• To change the configuration of each store, admins have to uncheck "Use Website" at the left of each Option.
• Extension’s configuration in each store will be applied to the selected store.
• Configuration of this store won’t have an impact on the other store’s configuration.

Download

You can download it from the following resources:

• Mageplaza Search
• Magento Marketplace

Outstanding features

	Outstanding features	Description
1	Improve the shopping experience by optimizing the search bar	The module helps display search results corresponding to what customers type in the search bar. This will enhance the shopping experience, make customers feel satisfied with the store, and therefore increase customer loyalty.
2	Strengthen the natural promotion of special products by boosting their search appearances	The module supports recommending new products or the most purchased or most viewed products in the search bar, which helps to increase the conversion rate for customers’ business

Installation

We offer two methods for installing our plugins: the Copy & Paste method and the Composer method. Please follow the detailed instructions provided below.

Method 1: Installation via Copy & Paste

To install our plugins using the Copy & Paste method, kindly follow the instructions at the link below:

How to Install Magento 2 Extension via Copy & Paste

Method 2: Installation via Composer

Composer name: mageplaza/module-search

To install our extensions using Composer, please refer to the comprehensive guide at the link below:

How to Install Magento Extension via Composer

By following these guides, you can ensure that the installation process is handled correctly, allowing you to fully utilize the features and benefits of our plugins.

Module Update Guide

Keeping your module updated ensures optimal performance. Follow one of these steps to update your module:

1. By Account Dashboard: Log in to your Mageplaza account > go to the My Licenses section > click on the Download button > choose the latest version from the popup.
2. By composer: Kindly use the following commands to update the module via composer

composer require mageplaza/module-search
php bin/magento setup:upgrade
php bin/magento setup:di:compile

Updating a module by Composer ensures efficient dependency management, version control, and integration with development tools, making the process faster and more reliable.

How to use

On the frontend, the search box will be shown in the upper-right corner Customers only click on the search box. It will display 10 New Products, Most View Products, or Best Seller Products immediately.

• Customers are able to enter the character of the product name on this box to search for their preferred product.

• Depending on the configuration in the backend, the search result will display the product name, product thumbnail image, price, and short description.
• The number of search result(s) will be set up in the backend.
• Customers will click on the result that they are finding and then be redirected to its product page automatically.

Algolia

Algolia is a cloud service dedicated to search, and its data returns are lightning-fast. Algolia provides indexed search in JSON, CSV, or TSV file formats or uses an API to add indexed search information. Using Agolia helps to speed up the search process.

• To register an Algolia account, please visit https://dashboard.algolia.com/users/sign_in.

• After logging in your new account, please go to Settings > Applications and click on Create Application. Fill in the required information to create the application based on your address.

• Next, choose API Keys to collect information from the fields of Application ID, Search-Only API Key, and Admin API key to connect with your website.

How to configure

After logging in to your Magento Admin, choose Store > Settings > Configuration > Mageplaza Extensions > Search

Open General Settings section and do the following:

• In Enable field: Select "Yes" to enable this module.

• In Maximum Number of Search Results field:

  • Enter the number of search results that you want to show in the search result grid.
  • If the field is left blank, the system will set default = 10.

• In Limit number of characters in description section field:

  • Indicates the maximum character of a product's short description that is displayed on Search Result pages.
  • After changing this field, remember to click Save COnfig, Reindex Search Data to apply changes on the frontend.

• In the Information Display field: Chosen information will be displayed on the Search Result pages.

• In the Reindex Search Database field, select one of the following

  • Cronjob: If your store has more than 3,000 SKUs, you should choose Cron job, it runs daily at 0 AM your server time.
  • After Product Save: This option is a good choice for a store that has less than 3,000 products
  • Manually (used reindex button below): You have to click the Reindex button every time the product's information changes.

Open Search by category configuration section and do the following:

• In the Enable Search by Category field: Choose "Yes" to display Category search on the frontend. At that time, Maximal Depth will be shown on the backend.
  • In the Maxiamal Depth field: The entered number represents the level of displayed Category in the search box.

Open Search Suggestion section and do the following:

• In the Enable Search Suggestion field, Choose "Yes" to allow products to display when customers click on the search box.

• In the Sort By field:

  • Only display this field if Enable Search Suggestion = Yes
  • There are 3 types to sort the products: New Products, Most View Products, and Bestsellers

Algolia Search

• Enable: Choose Yes to synchronize the Search product to Algolia with each store view when an event occurs like Reindex Search Data( Manually), Cron job, and After Product Save.

• Insert the key just created above to enter values into these fields: Application ID, Search-Only API Key, Admin API key.

• Index Name Prefix: Insert a name to synchronize with Algolia.

The search products are now synchronized to Algolia.

That's all about the user guide of Mageplaza Search extension for Magento 2. If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

FAQs

How to set the maximum number of search results?

You can open the General Settings, click Yes to enable, and type the number you want in the Maximum Number of Search Results. If you do not enter anything, the system will show the default number of store search results, which is 10.

How many choices are there in Reindex Search Database?

There are 3 options: After Product Save in case of less than 3,000 products, Cronjob if your store has more than 3,000 SKUs, or Manually, which means clicking the Reindex Search Database button when product’s information changes.

Can I sort search results?

Absolutely. Mageplaza Search extension for Magento 2 allows you to select among 3 sorting options: New Product, Bestsellers, and Most Viewed Products.

Can I set up what information will be shown in the search results?

Sure. Full information includes Product name, Thumbnail image, Price, and Short description. In the backend, you are also able to configure it to display only a few or all of the information.

What occurs if our store surpasses 10000 SKUs?

If your store exceeds 10,000 SKUs, the provided Search module can still operate; however, due to the higher volume of data to process, the search speed might slow down.

Can I limit the description section to enhance search visibility?

Yes. You can limit the description length to enhance search outcomes optimization for your store. Here's how to do it. In the backend, please go to General Settings, then, enter the number in the Limit number of characters in the description section field. This will be your new description section character limit.

Support and Assistance

1. Customer Support

For any assistance, please visit our support page or email us at cs@mageplaza.com/ sales@mageplaza.com

2. Create a Ticket

If you have technical issues, please open a ticket at this link.

3. Operating Hours

Our support team is available during the following hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 23:59 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

4. Refund Policy

We understand that sometimes things don't go as planned. Please review our refund policy for detailed information: Refund Policy Link

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For common questions, please visit our FAQ page: FAQ Page Link