|
Hyper-IntraSearch
- The Slice Search FAQs
(Frequently
Asked Questions)
What and Why?
- What does a Slice Search Box look like?
- Why would I want to use a Slice Search Box?
- How
does my web site have to be organized in order for Slice Search
to work?
- How
is a Slice defined?
- What
is a Slice URL Mask?
- What
is a Slice Anti- URL Mask?
How do I implement the Slice Search Box?
- How do I set up my Slice Search
configuration?
- Do I have to change my search box code on my
site?
1. What
does a Slice Search Box look like?
Below is an example of a Slice Search Box that searches
different Slices of NHL.com.
[ back to the list of questions ]
2.
Why
would I want to use a Slice Search Box?
This feature is another way to help users find exactly what
they're looking for. It will allow users to optionally decide
which part of your web site they wish to search before they
submit their search query. With this feature, they can either
search your entire web site (the current style) or just within
certain slices of your web site.
[ back to the list of questions ]
3.
How
does my web site have to be organized in order for Slice Search
to work?
If your web site content is divided into different folders
(directories) then you're ready to use the Slice Search Box.
However, if your web site files and folders are rather scattered
about, without organization, then the Slice Search Box may not
be an applicable solution.
[ back to the list of questions ]
4.
How
is a Slice defined?
A single Slice is made up of three settings.
The Slice account: If you have several accounts, you can
select which account this Slice will search.
The Slice title : The name of the Slice -- this will be
displayed in the drop-down option search box.
The Slice URL masks : The
URL patterns that the search results must match (or not match,
in terms of the Anti-URL mask).
[ back to the list of questions ]
5.
What
is a Slice URL Mask?
This is the most technical aspect of the Slice Search Box. A
Slice URL Mask is really a set of rules that say, "In order
for a search result to qualify as being in this Slice, it must
match one of these lines." So, for example, if you have a
web site at http://www.nhl.com and you want to define a
Slice called "NHL Players", here's what the settings might
look like:
The Slice account: NHL.com (http://www.nhl.com)
The Slice title: NHL Players
The Slice URL masks: http://www.nhl.com/players/
What this means is that, if someone selects this Slice from
the search box, it will search the NHL.com account. However,
only results that have a URL that match the Slice URL mask above
will be shown. As you can see, it is helpful to have your web
site content divided into separate folders. However, it is not
necessary. You can also reference filename prefixes or naming
conventions in the Slice URL mask, instead of folder/directory
names.
[ back to the list of questions ]
6.
What is an Anti-URL Mask?
This is the exact opposite of a URL Mask. It says, "If
any search results have a URL that matches one of these lines,
then do not display it in the search results." Most people
would not need to use an Anti-URL Mask, however, it is just
another way to refine the search within any defined Slice.
[ back to the list of questions ]
7. How do I set up my Slice Search
configuration?
First, you
must be logged
in. Second, click on the Search Box Options tab.
Next, click on the Slice Search Box Configuration menu
option.
If this is the first time you're defining your Slices, you
will see two slices. This Site and The Web. If
you're defining some new slices, rename This Site to Entire
Site. Do this by highlighting (clicking) This Site in
the main Slice Search list box. Next, scroll down to the Title
of the Selected Slice and replace the text with Entire
Site. Now click the Update Title button. Notice how
the main Slice Search list box has been updated.
Now, to add Slices, click the Add New Slice link,
located to the right of the main Slice Search list box. Notice
how a new Slice titled: [New Category] is now in the
Slice Search list box. Highlight (click) the new Slice.
Make sure that you select the appropriate account for this
slice. You should see a listing of your accounts along with The
Web (an optional selection if you wish to keep a web search
function within your search box). Select your desired account.
Next, type in a title for this Slice. This is how it will
appear on your drop-down option list on your search box.
Next, type in the URL Mask(s). To learn what a URL mask is,
please read the answer to the question: What
is a Slice URL Mask?
If you leave this field blank, it will be equivalent to
searching your entire account. Next,
type in any Anti-URL Mask(s) if any.
To
preview what your search box will look like, click the Preview
button located to the right of the Slice Search list box. When
you're satisfied, click the Update button located near
the preview button. To cancel all changes, click the Cancel
button.
8. Do I have to change my search box code
on my site?
If you have the JavaScript or hyperlink version of the
search box code entered on your web site, then the answer is no.
Your search box will be updated immediately.
However, if you're using the HTML version of the search box,
you must go to the Search Box Options > Use
Search Box HTML Source area to obtain your new search box
code. If you make ANY changes to your Slice Search box, it is
required that you update your search box HTML code. (Note to
advanced HTML authors: The <select csid> code is updated
completely and dynamically whenever you make changes to your
Slice options [even if you just move them up and down throughout
the Slice Search list box])
[ back to the list of questions ]
|
