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SearchJet
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.

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