Updated August 10, 2026
Next Steps After Installation
You have installed SearchJet. Now let us optimize your search experience for maximum conversions.
Immediate Actions (First 24 Hours)
- Test various searches including misspellings and partial queries to verify typo tolerance works correctly.
- Check the analytics dashboard to see initial search patterns and zero-result queries.
- Verify the search widget appearance matches your theme on desktop and mobile.
- Share a link with a colleague and ask them to try searching for something specific.
Week 1: Customization
- Enable custom fields indexing if you use ACF, Toolset, or JetEngine for structured content.
- Add search filters for categories, tags, or date ranges to help visitors narrow results.
- Customize the search bar colors and border radius under SearchJet Settings to match your brand.
- Review zero-result queries and create content for popular searches that return nothing.
Advanced Features
- Search analytics: Set up weekly reports to track search trends and content gaps.
- Stop words: Configure which words to ignore for better relevance on your specific site.
- Synonyms: Add synonyms so that couch and sofa return the same results.
- Ranking rules: Adjust how results are ordered based on your content priorities.
Need help? Contact support@searchjetengine.com or check the troubleshooting guide.