Today, in the age of "modern", "personalized" and "intelligent" search applications, sometimes it's still hard to find the content what we're searching for. "I cannot find the document I am searching … [Read more...] about I cannot find the document I am searching for! – What to do?
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How to implement SharePoint Intranet Query Suggestions? – by Barbara Chudak
When we search for information often we know exactly the term or phrase we want to find more information on. But that’s not always the case. They are times when we search to see what we get, trying … [Read more...] about How to implement SharePoint Intranet Query Suggestions? – by Barbara Chudak
Google-like search in the enterprise – a good idea?
Enterprise search is more than just technology: it relies on users knowing what information they need and how to search for it. I discussed this in more detail in a previous blog post … [Read more...] about Google-like search in the enterprise – a good idea?
How To Sort Search Results by using XRANK and Query Rules?
Search relevance is something that everyone should understand but only a few pay enough attention to. In this blog post, my goal is to demonstrate the art of sorting search results without creating … [Read more...] about How To Sort Search Results by using XRANK and Query Rules?
How Can Search Transform Negative Emotions into Positive?
Not all searches are created equal. Many times, negative emotions drive people to use search: frustration because of a lost credit card; feeling under pressure because of an upcoming deadline; … [Read more...] about How Can Search Transform Negative Emotions into Positive?
My Thoughts about Modern Search Experiences in Office 365 – Microsoft Ignite Reflections
Since I am a search consultant, I was very happy to see that "Search" as a topic made it even to the main keynote of Microsoft Ignite. It was great seeing the enhancements added to "Modern Search" in … [Read more...] about My Thoughts about Modern Search Experiences in Office 365 – Microsoft Ignite Reflections
Classic vs. modern search experience in Office 365 – Are you confused?
If you use Office 365, you must also know the feeling of confusion when it comes to the various Search experiences. We still have the classic search center, but also more and more modern search … [Read more...] about Classic vs. modern search experience in Office 365 – Are you confused?
SharePoint Search Query Rules: Promoting Results (“Best Bets”)
In many cases, customers complain about "Sharepoint Search doesn't work". While it is a generic objection, and there are many things to evaluate, one of the recommendations I can give is to consider … [Read more...] about SharePoint Search Query Rules: Promoting Results (“Best Bets”)
Webinar: “Quick Fix” Features vs. Enterprise Search Strategy
Many organizations want to have “quick win” in search: they want to implement changes or enhancements that require minimal effort to drive business value associated with Search in the short term. - On … [Read more...] about Webinar: “Quick Fix” Features vs. Enterprise Search Strategy
Search Refiners in SharePoint 2013, 2016 and Office 365
The feature of search refiners has been in SharePoint since the version of 2010. In SharePoint 2013, SharePoint 2016 and Office 365 we have deep refiners, which means each result in the result set is … [Read more...] about Search Refiners in SharePoint 2013, 2016 and Office 365
