1. Scope
Define stores, languages, catalog, features, and success criteria before configuration starts.
Implementation
From catalogue to live search in manageable steps.
A good implementation combines technology, product data, UX, tracking and acceptance. The exact approach depends on platform, catalogue and desired functionality.
2. Product data
Transfer titles, categories, brands, attributes, identifiers and stock to the search index.
Data Center →3. Storefront
Integrate search field, autocomplete, results and filters.
Search UX →4. Tracking
Capture searches, product clicks, and conversions consistently per store.
Conversion & attribution →5. Acceptance
Test representative queries, mobile behavior, performance, zero-result searches and regressions.
Acceptance →6. Go-live
Go live in a controlled way with fallback, monitoring and a clear first round of optimization.
Search Operations →