Comments on: The Seven Deadly Sins of Site Search - Sin #1 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/ Enterprise Search Expertise, Brought To You By Vivísimo Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:52:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Success http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-26934 Success Wed, 07 May 2008 06:33:17 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-26934 I agree that a search facility is useful and it is so easy to implement but it all depends on the aim of the site. A lot of sites don't include search capabilities deliberately, instead they rely upon exaggerated navigation tactics to steer visitors to where they want them to end up (order pages, optin pages etc). Also the size of the web site is a factor. If it only has a few pages with fairly scant information then a search box may be next to useless other than keeping visitors at the site (this fact alone makes it worth doing though). I prefer FAQ's as they are quick and easy. Graham I agree that a search facility is useful and it is so easy to implement but it all depends on the aim of the site. A lot of sites don’t include search capabilities deliberately, instead they rely upon exaggerated navigation tactics to steer visitors to where they want them to end up (order pages, optin pages etc).

Also the size of the web site is a factor. If it only has a few pages with fairly scant information then a search box may be next to useless other than keeping visitors at the site (this fact alone makes it worth doing though). I prefer FAQ’s as they are quick and easy.

Graham

]]> By: 100 Facts About Anyone http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-18237 100 Facts About Anyone Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:32:23 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-18237 Hmm... Well I don't know all about that, but when I visit sites, I practically never use their search features. Maybe I'm just the odd-ball. Hmm… Well I don’t know all about that, but when I visit sites, I practically never use their search features. Maybe I’m just the odd-ball.

]]> By: Shirley Banks http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-12812 Shirley Banks Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:23:20 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-12812 I think these 'sins' are rather strong over simplifications of issues. Many users today recognize site/searches capabilities and have expectations of search results. The biggest 'sin' I think is generalizing search boxes, their purpose, implications and users' perception. I think these ’sins’ are rather strong over simplifications of issues. Many users today recognize site/searches capabilities and have expectations of search results. The biggest ’sin’ I think is generalizing search boxes, their purpose, implications and users’ perception.

]]> By: Ravi Govil http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-7731 Ravi Govil Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:08:30 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-7731 I think another reason for searching on website, is to find information quickly. According to research, typically everyone spends fourth of time in finding information. It is not only important to find information that I am looking for but also how quickly I reach to that information. It is important to get to the information with minimal number of clicks. I agree with both your points, but from my experience, finding information quickly is main reason why people use search over navigation. I think another reason for searching on website, is to find information quickly. According to research, typically everyone spends fourth of time in finding information. It is not only important to find information that I am looking for but also how quickly I reach to that information. It is important to get to the information with minimal number of clicks. I agree with both your points, but from my experience, finding information quickly is main reason why people use search over navigation.

]]> By: JT Wenting http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-7093 JT Wenting Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:34:59 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-7093 The problem is that the site operator doesn't control the search results, which may well drive the visitor to a competitor's site instead of your own, causing you to potentially use revenue. The problem is that the site operator doesn’t control the search results, which may well drive the visitor to a competitor’s site instead of your own, causing you to potentially use revenue.

]]> By: David A http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-5622 David A Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:49:17 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-5622 What is the problem with using a public search engine to find information on a website? If there is no search or I cannot find the information I'm looking for using the website's search, i can just use my googlebar with 'yum brands' + 'search item' to get what i'm after. Sometimes I use my search engine first before even looking at the company website... What is the problem with using a public search engine to find information on a website? If there is no search or I cannot find the information I’m looking for using the website’s search, i can just use my googlebar with ‘yum brands’ + ’search item’ to get what i’m after.
Sometimes I use my search engine first before even looking at the company website…

]]> By: Search Done Right » Blog Archive » The Seven Deadly Sins of Site Search - Sin #3 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-4710 Search Done Right » Blog Archive » The Seven Deadly Sins of Site Search - Sin #3 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:00:37 +0000 http://searchdoneright.com/2007/04/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-site-search-sin-1/#comment-4710 [...] my previous posts on the seven deadly sins of site search, we’ve addressed the sins of omission (no site search) and apathy (poor site search). Today we tackle one that often occurs when a company [...] […] my previous posts on the seven deadly sins of site search, we’ve addressed the sins of omission (no site search) and apathy (poor site search). Today we tackle one that often occurs when a company […]

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