Academy · Lesson 3

Good search starts with product data that answers customer demand.

AI and ranking can leverage strong signals, but incomplete or inconsistent catalog data remains visible in the search experience.

Product titles

Use clear names with information that really distinguishes products. Internal codes belong in separate identifier fields where possible.

Product titles →

Categories

A consistent taxonomy gives context to matching, filtering and analysis.

Taxonomy →

Attributes

Color, size, material, application and technical characteristics make both ranking and facets more specific.

Attributes →

Variants and identifiers

Capture SKUs, EANs, models and variants in such a way that exact search queries are not lost.

Identifiers →

Customer language

Compare catalog language with real search terms and manage meaningful alternatives focused.

Synonyms →

Data quality

Zero-result searches, unexpected filters and low CTR may be signals that important product information is missing.

Data quality audit →
Practical rule

First, solve data issues that hit multiple search queries at once.

A missing attribute, wrong category, or inconsistent identifier format can affect hundreds of queries. Therefore, structural data corrections often yield more than separate query rules.